Embittered by an illness that rendered him deaf, Spanish artist Francisco de Goya (1746 – 1828) created “The Sleep of Reason Produces Monsters.” The work is one of “Los Caprichos,” a series of 80 etchings that critiqued human errors and vices as well as the religious and political figures of the day. As royal painter, Goya risked banishment from the court and the Inquisition with these controversial artworks. “The Sleep of Reason Produces Monsters” depicts the sleeping artist being plagued by creatures. Goya believed that only imagination and reason would repel these monsters.

The Giclee printing process delivers a fine stream of ink resulting in vivid, pure color and exceptional detail that is suitable for museum or gallery display. This art print is produced on a heavy 310 gsm, acid-free and watercolor textured paper.