The Burial of the Sardine | Francisco de Goya | 1819

This unsettling carnival scene depicts a chaotic crowd celebrating the mock funeral that marks the end of festivities before Lent. Masked figures dance wildly beneath a looming, grotesque banner, their exaggerated gestures blurring the line between joy and madness. Goya’s loose brushwork and darkened palette transform the celebration into something ominous, suggesting hysteria, moral decay, and the thin veneer of social order. Beneath the revelry lies a sharp satire of human folly, where festivity slips easily into violence and irrationality.

Frame:

Created from high-quality wood, milled with simple clean lines and presented with a satin finish. Includes an off-white mount that will not discolour or fade with age.

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• Simple, elegant design
• Premium, fine art paper with a gently textured surface
• Handmade by specialist picture framers
• FSC certified off-white mat / window mount
• Delivered ready for hanging