Francisco de Goya
Caprichos
(SOLD OUT EDITION)
Los Caprichos is considered one of the most representative creations of Francisco de Goya as an engraver and one of the works that marked a milestone in the history of Spanish art.
Artika, in collaboration with the University of Zaragoza, presents a unique and unrepeatable work with the facsimile reproduction of the 80 prints of the first edition of Goya’s Caprichos.
A collection of satirical engravings that censure the decadence of Spain at the end of the 18th century, which, according to experts, were the result of the artist’s personal situation (illness, lack of love, political tensions and war).
The 80 plates, divided into two parts, one satirical and the other critical, have been reproduced maintaining all the details of the original. The good condition of the first edition used has managed to recreate the same quality obtained by Goya during the printing process.
This edition is presented in a handmade case lined by hand, where the plates are protected with an exceptional folder that reproduces the original. In addition, a book of studies, bound in black dry-stamped silk, provides an in-depth look at the figure of Goya, his work and his time.
TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS
CASE
- Double hinged side opening
- Completely handmade
- Printed in two colors
- Lined in cotton fabric
- Dry stamp on the cover, with black stamping of the engraving nº 1
- Interior lined in black cotton cloth with protective nest for the Study Book.
- Format: 35 x 50 x 10 cm
FOLDER OF ENGRAVINGS
- Hand-bound case
- Lined in printed paper instead of the original leather
- Interior lining: reproduction of the original flyleaves, larger size
- Spine with ribs and gilt fillets and red “tejuelo” (red bookplate)
FAMILY REPRODUCTIONS
- 80 reproductions of prints
- 4-color printing
- 135 gr matte coated paper
- Facsimile reproductions of all the prints with explanations
- Silk bound
- Dry-stamped cover and hand-glued paper sheet
PRODUCTION PROCESS
Noble materials, worked by hand, ensure the durability of the work. The case, with a nest inside, is stamped with the caprice 1.
The folder, a replica of the original in a larger size, with a rounded spine and paper lining, houses the engravings.
Once the folder is finished, it is converted into a sturdy stand-alone case, and the interior is lined to emulate the original flyleaves.
The expert checks and adjusts the plates for printing. Stochastic screening is used to provide the maximum number of details.
The artisan printer, attentive to the essential details, examines the prints, discarding those that do not meet the required quality.
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