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Tuesday, April 5, 2011

Deafness

In late 1792 i became incredibly ill. I eventually overcame my sickness at the cost of my hearing. during my recuperation i tried to make some some unique paintings called aquatinted etchings.




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6 comments:

  1. John MaloneyApril 22, 2011 at 9:55 AM

    This is so sad! I don't know what I would do if I couldn't hear the music I write. Good luck to you though.

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  2. Francisco GoyaApril 22, 2011 at 10:03 AM

    Thank you Mr. Chopin. But I bet you could write wonderful music even without hearing it.

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  3. VoltaireApril 22, 2011 at 10:11 AM

    this is my favorite painting of all. The reason being is because you related it to you and a story from your life. i really appreciate that and I am happy that you recovered from your illness.

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  4. Lord ByronApril 25, 2011 at 4:52 PM

    I had a physical obstacle as well, I was born with a club foot, which made it very hard for me to walk.

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  5. Francisco GoyaApril 29, 2011 at 9:47 AM

    To Voltaire,

    I thank you for your kind words. But alas I cannot lay claim to this piece.
    (But between you and me I have found something called "Internet" that has seemingly unending amounts of paintings like this!)

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  6. Francisco GoyaApril 29, 2011 at 9:50 AM

    To Lord Byron,

    Our stories prove that, physical limitations need not obstruct creativity.

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