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Portrait of Joaquina Téllez-Girón, Marquise of Santa Cruz

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This portrait immediately pulls you in. The subject reclines with an ease that feels both natural and artfully composed. She's draped across what appears to be a plush, crimson chaise lounge, the folds of the fabric adding a sense of luxurious depth. A simple, flowing white gown accentuates her form, its softness contrasting with the harder lines of the lyre she holds. There’s an intimacy to the pose, a sense of quiet self-possession, that makes you feel like you’ve momentarily stumbled upon a private moment.

Portrait of Joaquina Téllez-Girón, Marquise of Santa Cruz

Francisco Goya

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1805

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3051 × 1842 px
2079 × 1247 mm

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