Francisco Javier de Larumbe
1787 Hispanic Society of America
About this artwork
This half-length portrait depicts Francisco Javier de Larumbe wearing a formal black jacket with elaborate embroidery and a prominent medal of the Order of Charles III. It is a quintessential example of Goya's mature portrait style from the late 18th century.
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Francisco Javier de Larumbe was a prominent Spanish administrator and official, holding the title of secretary of the Chamber of the Council of Finance. Goya painted this portrait during a period when he was becoming the most sought-after artist among the Spanish nobility and government elite, capturing both the prestige and the character of his subjects with remarkable psychological insight.
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Francisco Javier de Larumbe
Francisco Goya, 1787
