The Washerwomen
1779 Museo del Prado
About this artwork
This oil on canvas painting was commissioned as a tapestry cartoon for the bedroom of the Prince and Princess of Asturias at the El Pardo Palace. It depicts a group of peasant women resting in a pastoral landscape.
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This painting was originally designed as a cartoon for a tapestry series intended to decorate royal residences. Goya's work during this period often captured everyday scenes of Spanish life with a blend of charm and naturalism that appealed to the royal taste of the time. The light-hearted, pastoral subject matter showcases his mastery of the Rococo style before his later works became significantly darker and more introspective.
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The Washerwomen
Francisco Goya, 1779
