Flying and Other Excesses ("Volando y otros excesos") 1807 - 1845

"Flying and Other Excesses" ("Volando y otros excesos") is a 1807 - 1845 etching by Spanish artist Leonardo Alenza (1807 - 1845) and currently held by the Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York, NY. Alenza's etching depicts a chaotic scene with a group of figures, including a nude woman, perched on a cloud-like form. The figures seem to be floating, a testament to Alenza's mastery of line and form. His work is characterized by dark, intricate details, echoing the darker themes of excess and indulgence found in the work of Goya.