Right or Wrong 18th-19th century

Curator: Goya's print, "Right or Wrong," really grabs you, doesn't it? I find the raw textures incredibly striking. Editor: It's immediately unsettling. The etching is so stark, emphasizing the brutal social dynamics and the violence inflicted on marginalized bodies. Curator: The aquatint is crucial; it builds those shadow tones that give the work so much of its weight. You can almost feel the pressure of the printing press. Editor: Absolutely. And think about the context: Goya critiquing power structures, revealing the devastating effects of conflict and social injustice. Curator: He was a master of these printmaking techniques; the labor involved in creating multiple states of the plates is fascinating. Editor: It's more than just craft; it's a conscious decision to depict the realities of oppression and resistance. Curator: I agree. It’s a fascinating intersection of production and concept. I'm left considering the way Goya used those materials to expose such ugly truths. Editor: It prompts us to confront the ongoing legacies of violence and inequality in our own time.