Not [in this case] either c. 1810 - 1814

Curator: Goya’s print, “Not [in this case] either,” presents us with a stark image. What strikes you first? Editor: The composition—that heavy tree dominating the left, contrasted with the reclining figure on the right—it feels unbalanced, unsettling. Curator: Indeed. Goya created this print, part of his “Disasters of War” series, to critique the violence and injustice of conflict. Notice the hanged figure, silhouetted against the sky. Editor: And the figure lounging nearby, seemingly indifferent. The rough textures add to the sense of brutality. Curator: That indifference, I think, is precisely the point. Goya is commenting on the normalization of violence, the way society can become desensitized to atrocity. Editor: The formal qualities certainly amplify that message. The etching technique, with its harsh lines, enhances the horror. It’s raw, unvarnished. Curator: It speaks to Goya's commitment to unflinching social commentary. Editor: Absolutely, a powerful and disturbing piece.