The Drunkards 1778

"The Drunkards" is an etching by Francisco Goya, created in 1778. Depicting a group of figures engaged in a boisterous drinking scene, it captures the artist's early style, influenced by the Spanish Baroque period. The etching's dramatic composition and expressive lines reveal Goya's keen interest in capturing human emotion and social commentary. The work's detail showcases Goya's talent for depicting both the jovial and the grotesque aspects of human behavior. This etching exemplifies Goya's transition from the elegant courtly style of the 18th century to the more expressive and satirical works that would define his later career.