Portrait of Maria Teresa de Vallabriga
1783 Museo del Prado
About this artwork
This intimate portrait captures the profile of Maria Teresa de Vallabriga y Rozas, the wife of the Infante Don Luis, brother of King Charles III of Spain. The work exemplifies Goya's ability to render delicate features with focused brushwork against a dark, contrasting background.
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Maria Teresa de Vallabriga's marriage to the Infante Don Luis caused a significant stir at the Spanish court because she was considered a member of the lesser nobility, leading to the couple's exile from Madrid. Goya spent time with the family during this period, and this portrait reflects the warmth and psychological depth he brought to his commissions for the couple while they lived in the provinces.
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Portrait of Maria Teresa de Vallabriga
Francisco Goya, 1783
