Sharing the Old Woman 1810

"Sharing the Old Woman" is a 1810 drawing by Francisco Goya, known for his dark and satirical style. It depicts a grim scene of three men carrying an elderly woman on a stretcher, possibly to her burial. The men's expressions range from indifference to amusement, highlighting the callousness of the time. The use of brown wash, the characteristic use of dramatic light and shadow, and the overall somber tone further amplify the work's haunting and cynical nature, indicative of Goya's later period. The inscription "Paren la Vieja" (Stop the Old Woman) adds to the work's chilling message.