Portrait of the Duchess of Alba
1795 Fundación Casa de Alba
About this artwork
A full-length portrait of María Teresa de Silva, the 13th Duchess of Alba, wearing a white dress with red accents. She stands in a landscape with a small dog at her feet.
Did you know?
This painting depicts the Duchess of Alba, one of the most powerful and aristocratic women in 18th-century Spain and a frequent subject for Goya. There is a famous mystery regarding the artist's inscription in the sand, which translates to 'Solo Goya' (Only Goya), sparking long-standing rumors of a secret romantic affair between the painter and the duchess.
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Portrait of the Duchess of Alba
Francisco Goya, 1795
