On-line gallery
- Reference number
- P00782
- Author
- Goya y Lucientes, Francisco de (Spanish)
- Title
- The Hawthorn Seller
- Chronology
- 1778-1779
- Technique
- Support
- Measures
- 259 cm x 100 cm
- School
- Theme
- Shown
- Yes
- Entrance
- INVENTARIO TAPICES
- Procedence
- Real Patrimonio, 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 (P779-P784) intended for
the rooms of the Prince and
Princess of Asturias 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 lady (The Soldier and the
Lady, P781), he here presents a
maja who flirts with the men.
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