The Clothed Maja
c. 1800–1805 Museo del Prado
About this artwork
This oil painting depicts a young woman in Spanish costume reclining on a daybed. It is the clothed counterpart to Goya's earlier 'The Naked Maja'.
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This painting and its counterpart, 'The Naked Maja', famously caused trouble for Goya with the Spanish Inquisition, which deemed them both obscene. The works were confiscated in 1813 and held by the court until they were eventually moved to the Prado Museum. Their history is shrouded in mystery, with ongoing debates regarding the identity of the sitter and the identity of the wealthy patron who commissioned both works.
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The Clothed Maja
Francisco Goya, c. 1800–1805
