Portrait of a Lady in a Black Mantilla
1824 National Gallery of Ireland
About this artwork
This portrait captures a woman wearing a traditional Spanish black lace mantilla against a neutral dark gray background. It dates to the final period of Goya's career, painted while he was in exile in Bordeaux.
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Painted in 1824, this work belongs to Goya's final years in Bordeaux, where he fled to escape the political instability of post-war Spain. The loose, confident brushwork highlights his transition toward a more modern, expressive style that would influence painters for generations to come. It serves as a testament to his ability to capture character with incredible economy of detail.
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Portrait of a Lady in a Black Mantilla
Francisco Goya, 1824
