Social conflict around a sale in 18th-century Spain as depicted by Goya
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Depiction of young people flying a kite by Goya
The work, painted by Goya, shows a blind man surrounded by a group of blind people playing the guitar in front of them. This musical practice was widespread among the blind, as other portraits of the period show
Goya portrayed this scene in which the potter was a character dedicated to selling everyday objects as merchandise during the 18th century
Representation of social reality in a couple’s early marital scenes
A festive scene in 18th-century Madrid featuring a group of majos painted by Goya
Representation of hunting techniques in the 18th century
Hunting scene painted by Goya as an example of the social reality of the 18th century
Representation of social recreation reflected through the majos painted by Goya
Goya’s playful depiction of 18th century society
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