Portrait of José Duaso y Latre
1824 Museo de Bellas Artes de Sevilla
About this artwork
This oil portrait depicts José Duaso y Latre, a priest and friend of the artist, wearing a black cassock and holding a red book. It was painted during Goya's final years in Madrid before his departure for France.
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Goya painted this portrait of José Duaso y Latre shortly after he had taken refuge in the priest's home during the politically tumultuous 'Ominous Decade' in Spain. The red book in the subject's hand serves as a vibrant focal point against the stark, dark robes, highlighting the intimate and appreciative nature of this commission. It remains a powerful testament to the artist's ability to capture the psychological depth of his sitters even in his late career.
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Portrait of José Duaso y Latre
Francisco Goya, 1824
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