A woman pulling at her hair accompanied by a group of figures; page 76 from the 'Images of Spain' album (F) ca. 1812–20 Goya (Francisco de Goya y Lucientes) Spanish The subject of this drawing is mysterious. A distinctive dome flanked by a tower suggests a specific form of architecture, but what does it represent? The young woman wearing a simple dress and pulling her hair is the most important figure in the composition. The significance of her gesture is unclear. Is she anguished, in pain, happy, or suffering from madness or some other malady? Her expression might even indicate a state of rev
A woman pulling at her hair accompanied by a group of figures; page 76 from the 'Images of Spain' album (F) ca. 1812–20 Goya (Francisco de Goya y Lucientes) Spanish The subject of this drawing is mysterious. A distinctive dome flanked by a tower suggests a specific form of architecture, but what does it represent? The young woman wearing a simple dress and pulling her hair is the most important figure in the composition. The significance of her gesture is unclear. Is she anguished, in pain, happy, or suffering from madness or some other malady? Her expression might even indicate a state of reverie. Despite her dramatic disposition, only two of the surrounding figures—those seated farthest at left—seem to be paying attention to her, hinting at the idea that individuals exist in isolation, disconnected from one A woman pulling at her hair accompanied by a group of figures; page 76 from the 'Images of Spain' album (F) 334042
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