Self-portrait on Linen
1790 Museo del Prado
About this artwork
This is a small, intimate self-portrait executed in oil on linen, showcasing the artist's focused gaze. The portrait is housed in the collection of the Museo del Prado.
Did you know?
This painting represents one of Goya's earlier self-portraits, capturing him in his mid-forties during a time of great professional ascent. The informal, direct nature of the work on linen suggests it may have been a personal study or a private experiment rather than a formal commission. Goya's ability to capture raw psychological depth in these small-scale works paved the way for his later, more introspective masterpieces.
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Self-portrait on Linen
Francisco Goya, 1790
