El Amor Y La Muerte, Plate 10 From Los Caprichos
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About Reproduction
Bring the timeless beauty of Francisco Goya Fuendetodos's El Amor Y La Muerte, Plate 10 From Los Caprichos into your home with a handmade oil painting reproduction. Carefully recreated on canvas by skilled artists using traditional techniques, this piece captures the delicate brushwork, subtle light, and vibrant color of the original masterpiece. With museum-level quality and rich texture, it brings elegance and artistic depth to any space. Enjoy free shipping and make this masterpiece a part of your personal collection.
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Original Description
Francisco Goya's El Amor Y La Muerte (Love and Death), Plate 10 from Los Caprichos, is a haunting etching that captures the ephemeral nature of love amidst the inevitability of death. Created in 1799 during Spain's turbulent Enlightenment era, this masterpiece belongs to Goya's groundbreaking series critiquing societal vices through dark romanticism and proto-surrealist imagery. The composition shows a shrouded figure of Death tenderly cradling a swooning lover—an ironic juxtaposition of eroticism and mortality rendered with masterful chiaroscuro lighting. As one of Goya's most psychologically complex works from Los Caprichos (a series that revolutionized satirical art), its symbolic tension between desire and doom influenced generations of artists from Manet to Dalí. The intricate linework and dramatic tonal contrasts exemplify Goya's transitional style between rococo elegance and his later, darker Black Paintings period.
For decor applications, this print commands attention best in contemplative spaces—consider flanking a study's leather armchair or anchoring a minimalist gallery wall in muted tones. The 21.6 × 15.2 cm original etching size works beautifully when matted generously (suggest 40×50 cm frame) to create breathing room against warm grey or ochre walls. In offices, pair with industrial brass accents and matte black shelving to echo its metallic ink quality, or soften its macabre theme in bedrooms through juxtaposition with blush linens and curved furnishings. A museum-quality giclée reproduction on slightly textured paper will honor Goya's delicate hatchings while preventing visual competition in eclectic interiors. Position where directional lighting can mimic the original's theatrical shadows—perhaps above a console table with a single sculptural vase or candleholder to complete the romantic vanitas narrative.
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Lead Time & Shipping
When you order this oil painting replica, it typically takes 2-3 weeks to paint. If the artwork is more complex, it might need a little more time to ensure the best quality. Once it's ready, we'll send you a photo for your approval. After you give the green light, we'll ship it to you for free.
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Return & Refund
We believe in the quality of our hand-painted oil painting reproductions, and your satisfaction is our priority. If for any reason, you are not completely satisfied with your purchase, we offer a 45-day return policy. You can return your artwork within 45 days of receipt and receive a full refund. Please note that the artwork must be returned in the original packaging and in the same condition as it was received.
