Mejor es holgar (Caprice 73)

Goya, Francisco de

Mejor es holgar (Caprice 73), 1850

Original etching

Francisco de Goya — Mejor es holgar (Caprice 73). Very fine proof on cream vellum printed in bistre, before the copper bevels of the second edition (1850). Catalog reference: Delteil 110. Early/impression-quality proof with strong contrast and plate detail.

Image size: 21.3" x 14.9"

Literature: Delteil 110

Description: Francisco de Goya’s *Mejor es holgar (Caprice 73)* exemplifies the artist’s incisive wit and technical mastery in original etching. Measuring 21.3 by 14.9 inches, this striking work is a very fine proof on cream vellum, printed in bistre before the copper bevels of the second edition (1850). Goya’s deft handling of line and shadow animates the composition with a psychological depth characteristic of his celebrated *Caprichos* series. The impression’s strong contrast and clarity reveal the artist’s meticulous attention to detail, offering a vivid glimpse into Goya’s critical engagement with the follies of his time. Catalogued as Delteil 110, this early proof stands as a testament to Goya’s enduring influence and the timeless relevance of his satirical vision.

$ 2,000