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They Are Already Plucked

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The scene unfolds in a stark, unsettling manner, a testament to the artist's masterful command of line and shadow. A group of figures are captured in a moment of frenzied activity; their faces etched with a mixture of fear and determination. The composition is unsettling, crowded, and yet, remarkably dynamic. A woman, her arm raised, wields a broom, as if to ward off something unseen, a ghostly apparition floating in the air. Below, several figures are being swept by the broom. I can almost feel the gritty texture of the etching, the harshness of the marks adding to the sense of dread.

They Are Already Plucked

Francisco Goya

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