Le Descanona (She knows how to pluck her goose)

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Le Descanona (She knows how to pluck her goose)
Image Not Available for Le Descanona (She knows how to pluck her goose)

Le Descanona (She knows how to pluck her goose)

PortfolioPlate 35 from the series "Los Caprichos"
Date1799, printed later
MediumEtching and aquatint
DimensionsSheet: 357 × 258 mm. (14 1/16 × 10 3/16 in.)
Plate: 216 × 143 mm. (8 1/2 × 5 5/8 in.)
Credit LinePrint Fund
Object number1951.90
NOT ON VIEW
Last Updated1/11/24
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1837
Image Not Available for A dowry. - You are aware of my son's wealth, be kind enough to tell me the dowry you are giving to your daughter.... - My daughter is a treasure.. - I'm sure of that, but she... - She is worth her weight in gold... - Undoubtedly, but her dow.... - She is rich in virtue! - Wonderful, but you are giving her...? - I give her my approval, my blessing and… how to make use of it. The young man in love, marries the girl, placates his father-in-law and curses the marriage.
A dowry. - You are aware of my son's wealth, be kind enough to tell me the dowry you are giving to your daughter.... - My daughter is a treasure.. - I'm sure of that, but she... - She is worth her weight in gold... - Undoubtedly, but her dow.... - She is rich in virtue! - Wonderful, but you are giving her...? - I give her my approval, my blessing and… how to make use of it. The young man in love, marries the girl, placates his father-in-law and curses the marriage.
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