La Maja Desnuda

Francisco Goya

Created:

Movement:

1797–1800

Romanticism

key Notes:

Nude Portrait, Sensual Realism

Dimensions:

97 cm × 190 cm

medium:

Oil on canvas

Difficulty:

Beginner

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story of the work:

"La Maja Desnuda," painted by Francisco Goya between 1797 and 1800, is notable for its candid depiction of a nude woman, which was rare and controversial in Spanish art at the time. The painting, along with its clothed counterpart "La Maja Vestida," was commissioned by Manuel de Godoy, the Prime Minister of Spain, and both works were later seized by the Spanish Inquisition for their provocative nature.

Description of the work:

"La Maja Desnuda" by Francisco Goya is an oil on canvas painting measuring 97 cm by 190 cm, depicting a reclining nude woman with a direct gaze, set against a neutral background that emphasizes her form. The composition is notable for its naturalistic portrayal of the human body, with soft modeling of flesh tones and a subtle play of light and shadow that enhances the figure's sensuality and presence.

Artwork Photograph Source:

Manually Sourced

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