Where is "A Prison Scene" by GOYA Y LUCIENTES, Francisco de?

"A Prison Scene" is held in the permanent collection of Bowes Museum, Barnard Castle, United Kingdom.

Which museum has "A Prison Scene"?

"A Prison Scene" is on display at Bowes Museum in Barnard Castle.

Who painted "A Prison Scene" and when?

"A Prison Scene" was painted by GOYA Y LUCIENTES, Francisco de in 1810-14 or 1793-94.

What are the dimensions of "A Prison Scene"?

"A Prison Scene" measures 43 × 32 cm.

What art movement is "A Prison Scene" associated with?

"A Prison Scene" is a work of Spanish, Classicism & Romanticism, painted by GOYA Y LUCIENTES, Francisco de.

Can I see "A Prison Scene" in person?

Yes — "A Prison Scene" is on permanent display at Bowes Museum in Barnard Castle. Check the museum website for current opening hours.

GOYA Y LUCIENTES, Francisco de: A Prison Scene

✦ GOYA Y LUCIENTES, Francisco de

🖼 A Prison Scene, 1810-14 or 1793-94

◈ Oil on zinc

⊞ 43 × 32 cm

▣ Bowes Museum

◎ Barnard Castle, United Kingdom

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Shadowy figures huddle in a cramped dungeon, rendered in muted ochres and blacks with loose, urgent brushwork. This prison scene captures Goya's unflinching social critique and psychological intensity, exposing the brutality of confinement during Spain's turbulent political era.

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