Swallow That, You Dog 18th-19th century

Editor: Here we have Goya's "Swallow That, You Dog," a disturbing image, even in its small scale, with grotesque figures surrounding a central, pleading figure. What’s going on here? Curator: This print, like many in Goya’s *Los Caprichos* series, critiques the social injustices of his time. Consider the title: "Swallow That, You Dog." Goya is likely speaking to the forced acceptance of oppressive ideologies. Look at the masked figures, symbols of anonymity and power, silencing dissent. Editor: So, the "dog" is forced to internalize something awful? Curator: Precisely! It speaks volumes about the power dynamics and silencing of marginalized voices. Goya masterfully uses satire to expose the hypocrisy and brutality inherent in societal structures. What do you make of their expressions? Editor: It's unsettling how some figures are gleeful at the suffering of another. Thank you. I’m seeing new layers in this work.