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- Reference number
- P02784
- Author
- Goya y Lucientes, Francisco de (Spanish)
- Title
- General Antonio Ricardos
- Chronology
- 1793-1794
- Technique
- Support
- Measures
- 112 cm x 84 cm
- School
- Theme
- Shown
- Yes
- Entrance
- LEGADO
- Procedence
- Legacy of Pedro Fernández Durán y Bernaldo de Ouirós, 1931
The illustrious soldier, Antonio
Ricardos y Carrillo, is depicted by
Goya in the battle dress of a
Captain General, with the sash of
the Order of Carlos III and the
plaque of that same order on his
dress coat. The scallop of the
Order of Santiago on his lapel and
the triple braid on his cuffs
complete the symbols of this
general's high rank.
The portrait was made shortly after
his death, as he was awarded the
third braid after the last battle
in which he participated. Following
his death, his widow gave the
painting to Manuel Godoy, who
passed it on to the Countess of
Chinchón.
Goya masterfully captures the
haughty military attitude of this
proud general, portraying him with
a sincere realism that even marks
the golden color of his face, as
opposed to the whiteness of his
forehead, which was constantly
protected by his hat, recalling
this soldier's continuous presence
on the battlefield.
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