Goya. the Complete Prints

Goya. the Complete Prints by Anna Reuter and José Manuel Matilla presents the definitive collection of Francisco de Goya’s extraordinary printmaking legacy. This comprehensive Taschen publication showcases all 287 etchings and lithographs created by one of Spain’s most revolutionary artists. Goya’s prints reveal his uncompromising vision of Spanish society during one of history’s most turbulent periods around the dawn of the 19th century. With acute powers of observation and artistic innovation, Goya captured the soul of the Spanish nation in turmoil through his masterful printmaking techniques. This complete collection offers unprecedented insight into the mind of an artist unafraid to navigate the depths of human folly, hypocrisy, violence, and power. Each print demonstrates Goya’s fearless exploration of social commentary, political satire, and human nature’s darkest corners. Art historians Anna Reuter and José Manuel Matilla provide expert context for understanding these groundbreaking works that influenced generations of artists. From his famous series of social criticism to haunting wartime imagery, every etching and lithograph in Goya’s printmaking oeuvre is represented. Discover why Goya’s prints remain among art history’s most powerful and provocative statements about humanity and society.