"When I learned that Goya had done a painting by that name,
without having seen his version, I had no option but to create one of my own.
When I finally did see his painting, I borrowed his colors and greatly modified
his composition. For Goya, the "Burial of the Sardine" was a Spanish celebration
that marks the end of festivities before the 40 days of Lent. My version is more literal,
all seem so anguished by the death, only the sardine is gleeful."

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