Ruega por ella , Plate 31 from: Los Caprichos

FRANCISCO DE GOYA Y LUCIENTES (1746-1828) Ruega por ella, Plate 31 from: Los Caprichos etching with burnished aquatint, drypoint and engraving, circa 1798-99, on laid paper, without watermark, a very good impression from the First Edition, published by the artist, Madrid, 1799, some wear starting to show in the background, but the drypoint on the young woman’s bodice and sleeve with touches of burr, only present in early impressions Plate 203 x 149 mm. Sheet 298 x 203 mm.