Because She Was Susceptible 18th-19th century

Editor: This is "Because She Was Susceptible" by Francisco José de Goya y Lucientes. It seems to be a print, and the woman depicted looks so dejected. What stands out to you about its production? Curator: The aquatint process is key. Goya's mastery allowed him to create these tonal shifts and stark contrasts, highlighting the social conditions and the materials available to him for critique. Note the shadows; how do they implicate power structures? Editor: So the process itself speaks to something bigger. How does it relate to the title? Curator: Exactly! 'Susceptible' isn't just about her inherent nature. Goya critiques the societal manufacturing of vulnerability, reflecting how the materials of her life—oppression, lack of agency—shaped her destiny. Editor: That makes me look at the piece in a different light, recognizing the social commentary rooted in its making.