Portrait of Doña María Teresa de Vallabriga y Rozas
1783 Pérez Simón Collection
About this artwork
This portrait of María Teresa de Vallabriga y Rozas is a fine example of Goya's portraiture during his early career at the Spanish court. It captures the sitter against a dark, minimalist background, focusing attention on her delicate features and fashionable attire.
Did you know?
María Teresa de Vallabriga was a significant figure in Spanish history, known for her marriage to the Infante Luis of Spain, the brother of King Charles III. This marriage was highly controversial because it was morganatic, leading the couple to be exiled from the royal court, which paradoxically allowed Goya to paint them in relative seclusion outside the stifling etiquette of Madrid.
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Portrait of Doña María Teresa de Vallabriga y Rozas
Francisco Goya, 1783
