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Prisoner in chains leaning against a wall to the right
Prisoner in leg irons, facing
The custody of a criminal does not call for torture, Preparatory drawing for the etching "La seguridad de un reo no exige tormento"
Prisoner in chains leaning against a wall to the right
Prisoner in leg irons, facing
Francisco Goya y Lucientes (Spanish, 1746–1828)
1810–14
Medium/Technique
Pen, brush and brown ink over slight graphite sketch; sanguine border; the outlines of the image incised for transfer and the verso rubbed with red chalk
Dimensions
Sheet :10.48 x 7.15 cm (4 1/8 x 2 13/16 in.)
Credit Line
Bequest of W. G. Russell Allen
Accession Number1974.223
NOT ON VIEW
CollectionsEurope, Prints and Drawings
ClassificationsDrawings
Catalogue Raisonné
Gassier & Wilson 0988: Gassier II, 164
DescriptionStudy for etching D. 32. H. 27 (1974.246).
Preparatory drawing for the etching "La seguridad de un reo no exige tormento"
Preparatory drawing for the etching "La seguridad de un reo no exige tormento"
Marks
No watermark
ProvenanceBy 1931, W.G.Russell Allen (Boston, 1882-1955); acquired by bequest April 1974 (accession date April 10, 1974)