1800
oil
canvas
From the collection of Walters Art Museum
Dominant colour
Portrait of El General Ricardos is a 1800 oil by Francisco Goya, a Spanish Baroque Tenebrist work, held at Walters Art Museum.
This portrait depicts a man with short, light-colored hair, dressed in a dark jacket adorned with intricate embroidery and a white shirt. He sits in a chair, his right arm resting on the armrest, while his left arm is not visible. The background of the painting is a solid, dark color. A notable detail in the painting is the ornate embroidery on the man's jacket, which adds a touch of elegance to his overall appearance. The use of dark colors in the background helps to draw attention to the subject. To learn more about the artist's use of chiaroscuro, explore Francisco Goya's works.
Francisco José de Goya y Lucientes (; Spanish: ; 30 March 1746 – 16 April 1828) was a Spanish romantic painter and printmaker.
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