La Tirana
1799 Royal Academy of Fine Arts of San Fernando
About this artwork
This life-sized portrait depicts the famous Spanish actress María del Rosario Fernández, known as 'La Tirana,' standing in a contrapposto pose. The work is held in the collection of the Royal Academy of Fine Arts of San Fernando in Madrid.
Did you know?
María del Rosario Fernández earned her nickname 'La Tirana' not because of her personality, but due to the roles she played in popular theatrical tragedies. She was one of the most celebrated actresses of 18th-century Spain and a favorite of both the public and Goya, who painted her multiple times to capture her dramatic presence.
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La Tirana
Francisco Goya, 1799
