The Milkmaid of Bordeaux
1827 Museo del Prado
About this artwork
This portrait depicts a woman in a headscarf and shawl, painted with the loose, expressive brushwork characteristic of Goya's final years in exile. It is housed in the Museo del Prado collection.
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Painted during Goya's voluntary exile in Bordeaux, France, this work reflects a departure from the grand royal portraiture of his earlier career. It is often believed to depict Rosario Weiss, the daughter of his housekeeper, whom Goya mentored as an artist during his final years.
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The Milkmaid of Bordeaux
Francisco Goya, 1827
