Don Pedro, Duque de Osuna
1785 The Frick Collection
About this artwork
This portrait of Pedro Téllez-Girón, 9th Duke of Osuna, reflects Goya's masterful command of light and texture in the late 18th-century Spanish court. It captures the sitter in a formal yet intimate manner, holding a card that identifies his name and title.
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The Duke of Osuna was one of Goya's most significant patrons, commissioning numerous works for his family. This portrait is particularly noteworthy for the inclusion of a small calling card in the subject's hand, which serves as both a signifier of status and a clever compositional detail that connects the viewer directly to the sitter's identity.
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Don Pedro, Duque de Osuna
Francisco Goya, 1785
