The Kite
1778 Museo del Prado
About this artwork
This work is one of a series of tapestry cartoons designed by Francisco Goya for the dining room of the Prince and Princess of Asturias at the El Pardo Palace. It depicts a genre scene of figures gathered outdoors to fly a kite.
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This painting was part of a large commission for Goya to create designs for the royal tapestries, which were meant to decorate the private quarters of the Spanish monarchy. The bright, cheerful subject matter, focusing on popular leisure activities, contrasts significantly with the darker, more introspective works Goya would later produce during his life. It reflects the influence of the Spanish Rococo style and the lighthearted taste of the royal court at the time.
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The Kite
Francisco Goya, 1778
