Girl dancing to a guitar

Goya, Francisco de (1746-1828)

Item type:

drawing

Date of creation:

1794-1795

Height:

17.1 cm  (6 3/4 in.)

Width:

9.9 cm  (3 7/8 in.)

Technique / Medium:

ink and wash on laid paper

Description

From the Museo del Prado website: This popular scene, traditionally interpreted as being set in an Andalusian context, could also be set in Madrid. Drawn with just the tip of the brush, it stands out for the light wash used to depict the majo in the background. The young woman shown in profile, dancing with her arms at her waist, seems to be slightly moving her feet to the sound of music. Nevertheless, her serious gesture and her distant gaze introduce an element of restlessness in contrast to the guitarist's smile.

Iconclass

43C912
woman dancing alone

Instruments [MIMO Code] (notes)

Guitar [3237]

RIdIM images

Image URLs

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RIdIM record id

4466