Spain / 1786–87
Boy on a Ram
Look closely at Boy on a Ram. A young, smiling boy in a ruffled collar, hat, and cumberbun rides outdoors on a brown ram, a small whip held aloft in his hand.
What catches your eye before you read the artist and date? The Art Institute dates Boy on a Ram to 1786–87.
A CLOSER LOOK
Francisco José de Goya y Lucientes (Spanish, 1746–1828) made this painting. The museum dates it 1786–87.
The original museum record has the full image, attribution, and catalog details. Return to the work after reading its record and see what you notice.
FOLLOW THE EVIDENCE
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