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Artist: Francisco de Goya Created: Dimensions (cm): x Format: Oil on canvas Location: Museo del Prado, Madrid, Spain

‘The Nude Maja’, or ‘La Maja Desnuda’ in its original language, is Abby Elliott Naked oil on canvas created by Francisco De Goya in The painting depicts an unclothed woman reclined on a bed of pillows, staring directly into the viewer’s eyes. Francisco De Goya also created Goya Nude Maja Review Maja Vestida’ (The Clothed Maja), a duplicate of ‘The Nude Maja’, for the exception that the woman is fully dressed.

Who is the model?

There have been many inquiries as to who the model was and why Francisco De Goya chose to display this controversial painting during the Spanish Inquisition; both questions remain unanswered. Some speculate that the nude woman is the mistress of Manuel De Godoy, Duke of Alcudia, who the painting was first recorded to have belonged to. Goya Nude Maja Review Another theory is that the model was Pilar Teresa Cayetana, Duchess of Alba, who it was said was at times romantically involved with De Goya. Others believe that the model is a combination of many women, De Goya’s imagined ideal woman.

Analytical Review

“Goya was inclined towards painting on dark and mysterious backgrounds, while nature was his source for endless variety of shapes. His portrayal of the gaiety of the Cristal Athena Severson Nude majas life has been held in high regard, both for the dexterity and picturesque quality of the productions. The provocative look on the maja's face continues to mesmerize people to date. ” (perfectcity.net)
Where is it?

‘The Nude Maja’ was displayed in the Academy of Fine Arts in San Fernando from to The painting was sequestered by the Spanish Inquisition for 23 years due to its controversial image, and in it was returned to the Academy. Goya Nude Maja Review Inthe painting was sent to the Museo del Prado in Madrid, Spain, where it remains today.

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About two centuries after Velázques, Francisco Goya ) painted a short, plump nude maja (street girl) reclining on a bed. When this picture was criticized as obscene, he painted the same girl again, in the same position but dressed, which makes her more, rather than less suggestive.

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