Queen Maria Luisa of Spain
1790 Museo del Prado
About this artwork
A portrait of Maria Luisa of Parma, Queen of Spain, depicted wearing an elaborate hat and an ornate dress adorned with a royal order. The work is part of the collection at the Museo del Prado.
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Goya served as the court painter to the Spanish Crown, and his portraits of the royal family were known for their unflinching, almost unflattering realism. Queen Maria Luisa was often portrayed by Goya with an intense level of detail that highlighted her somewhat stark facial features, a bold choice for an artist working under the patronage of the monarchy. This specific portrait captures the extravagant style of the late 18th-century Spanish court.
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Queen Maria Luisa of Spain
Francisco Goya, 1790
