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Reference number
P07775
Author
Goya y Lucientes, Francisco de (Spanish)
Title
Self-Portrait
Chronology
Ca. 1795
Technique
Support
Measures
18,2 cm x 12,2 cm
School
Theme
Shown
Yes
Entrance
DONACION
Procedence
Acquisition, 1995

Goya portrays himself on a neutral background. Elegantly dressed, he sits in front of his easel and looks directly at the viewer.

This is one of the most intimate images Goya painted of himself, and he appears caught up in the creative process, concentrated, with an inquisitive gaze and mussed hair.

This work comes from Tomás de Bertganza, the Duchess of Alba's butler. It was acquired by the Prado Museum in 1995 with funds from the Villaescusa legacy.

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