On-line gallery
- Reference number
- P00782
- Author
- Goya y Lucientes, Francisco de
- Title
- The Hawthorn Seller
- Chronology
- 1778-1779
- Technique
- Óleo
- Support
- Lienzo
- Measures
- 259 cm x 100 cm
- School
- Española
- Theme
- Paisaje
- On display
- Yes
- 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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