General José de Urrutia
1798 Museo del Prado
About this artwork
This life-sized portrait depicts General José de Urrutia y de las Casas standing in a military uniform, holding a telescope. It is currently part of the collection at the Museo del Prado.
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General José de Urrutia was a distinguished Spanish military figure who commanded forces against the French during the War of the Pyrenees. Goya captures him with a sense of quiet authority, choosing to emphasize his intellectual engagement through the telescope rather than just martial aggression. It remains a prime example of Goya's ability to balance formal military portraiture with his uniquely psychological approach to his subjects.
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General José de Urrutia
Francisco Goya, 1798
