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Three old hags surround a basket of new-born babies with bats in the distance. Etching by F. Goya, 1796/98.
- Goya, Francisco, 1746-1828
- Date
- [1796/98]
- Reference
- 36754i
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Description
It has been suggested that this image makes use of the word 'chupar' in meaning 'to suck' or 'to swindle', this is strengthened by the reference to the costume in the form of habits of witches, monks or nuns disguised as witches
Publication/Creation
[1796/98]
Physical description
1 print : etching with aquatint ; platemark 21 x 15.3 cm
Contributors
Lettering
Mucho hay que chupar.
Lettering note
English translation of lettering: "There is a lot to taste"
Bears number: 45
Reference
Wellcome Library no. 36754i
Languages
- Spanish
Where to find it
Location Status Access Closed stores