Hurry Up, They Are Waking 18th-19th century

Editor: This print is by Francisco Goya, titled "Hurry Up, They Are Waking." The figures seem grotesque. What kind of symbolism is Goya employing here? Curator: Look at the broom, the table, the grotesque faces. Notice how they echo common nightmares. Goya seems to be tapping into the cultural memory of monstrous figures and the fear of awakening. It's not just about individual monsters; it represents a collective dread. Editor: So, he's using these images to represent more than just scary figures? Curator: Precisely! The image carries the weight of societal anxieties, a cultural continuity of fearing what lurks in the shadows of our minds. Don't you feel this collective dread? Editor: Yes, I do. I see a lot more complexity now. Curator: Indeed, these images are powerful conduits to a collective psyche, linking us to historical and cultural fears.