On-line gallery
- Reference number
- P00782
- Author
- Goya y Lucientes, Francisco de (Spanish)
- Title
- The Hawthorn Seller
- Chronology
- 1779
- Technique
- Óleo
- Support
- Lienzo
- Material
- Acero
- Measures
- 259 cm x 100 cm
- School
- Española
- Theme
- Género y sociedad
- On display
- Yes
- Procedence
- Entregado a la Real Fábrica de Tapices de Santa Bárbara, Madrid, el 6 de enero de 1779. Transferido entre 1856-1857 al Palacio Real de Madrid (sótanos del oficio de tapicería). Ingresó en el Prado por RR.OO.de 18.1 y 9.2. de 1870.
A hawthorn seller with a basket on her arm turns toward the viewer in the presence of three cloaked figures. In the back, a group of people and a dog complete this everyday market scene.
This is one of a series of tapestry cartoons (P00779-P00784) intended for the bedroom of the Prince and Princess of Asturias (the future Carlos IV and his wife Maria Luisa de Parma) at the El Pardo Palace. Its narrow format indicates it was designed for use beside a door, or a pier between windows.
Here, Goya plays with portrayals of different types of women. Along with the The Soldier and the Lady (P00781), he here presents a maja who flirts with the men.
Access to the series of tapestry cartoons: The Fair in Madrid (P00779); The Pottery Vendor (P00780); The Soldier and the Lady (P00781); The Hawthorn Seller (P00782); Boys playing at Soldiers (P00783); A Stickball Game (P00784).
