Maja Turned to Right 18th-19th century

Curator: Here we have Francisco Goya’s etching, “Maja Turned to Right,” part of his Los Caprichos series. The plate measures about 19 by 12 centimeters. Editor: It’s incredibly delicate; she seems to fade into the background, like a dream half-remembered. Curator: Goya was fascinated by the status of women within the late 18th-century Spanish society, and this print invites us to question the social pressures placed upon them. Editor: I see defiance, too. The way she stands, hands on her hips—there's a boldness there, even with the subtle shading. It's like she's daring us to judge her. Curator: Indeed. The printmaking process allowed for a wider dissemination of his social critiques, reaching audiences beyond the elite salons. Editor: It’s amazing how much emotion he could convey with such simple lines. It lingers, doesn't it? Curator: It does make one consider Goya's radical approach to challenging the norms of his time. Editor: Absolutely, a little glimpse into a world, beautifully framed and forever preserved.