Portrait of Don Miguel de Lardizábal
1815 National Gallery Prague
About this artwork
A formal three-quarter length oil portrait of Don Miguel de Lardizábal, a Spanish politician, holding a letter in his hand against a dark, moody background. The painting is signed and dated by the artist on the paper held by the subject.
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Don Miguel de Lardizábal served as a minister for King Ferdinand VII, a position that brought him great influence but also significant political turmoil. This portrait captures the gravity of his office, with the inscription on the letter indicating the artist's pride in this commission. Goya, who painted many of the elite figures of the Spanish court, utilized his characteristic loose, expressive brushwork to elevate this traditional political portrait.
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Portrait of Don Miguel de Lardizábal
Francisco Goya, 1815
