The Parasol
ArtistFrancisco Goya
Year1777
MediumOil on canvas
LocationPrado, Madrid
About The Parasol
A tapestry design showing a young woman with a parasol. One of Goyas cheerful early works before his dark period. The direct gaze of the woman is strikingly modern. Commissioned for the Royal Palace in Madrid. Shows Goyas mastery of color and light.
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