START WITH ART: And So Was His Grandfather

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Title: And So Was His Grandfather

Artist: Francisco José de Goya y Lucientes

Date: 18th century

Medium: Aquatint on off white wove paper

Dimensions: 35.3 x 25.7 cm

Start with Art Questions:

• What do you see in this image? Describe what the donkey is doing. 

• Why do you think the artist dressed the donkey in clothing and has him seated at a table? 

• Look closely! What is the donkey looking at in the book?