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It's Best to Be Lazy

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The artwork presents a scene populated by three figures, etched with a stark, almost skeletal quality. The artist has employed a technique reminiscent of etching, with the lines conveying the forms with a raw, unrefined energy. The composition is asymmetrical, drawing the viewer's eye first to the figure seated on the left, a man with a pronounced facial feature and a weary posture. His gaze is directed towards a central figure, a woman veiled by a head covering, who appears to be offering something. A young woman, standing on the right, is the focal point. The stark contrasts and the unyielding lines communicate a sense of unease or somber contemplation, reflecting the tumultuous times during which it was created.

It's Best to Be Lazy

Francisco Goya

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1815

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2086 × 2952 px

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