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Isabel de Borbon, by Francisco Goya, ink, 1778

Isabel de Borbon

Francisco Goya

1778

ink

paper

From the collection of National Gallery of Art

Dominant colour

Overview

Isabel de Borbon is a 1778 ink by Francisco Goya, a Romanticism work, held at National Gallery of Art.

Who painted this?
Francisco Goya
When & what style?
1778 · Romanticism
Where can I see it?
National Gallery of Art

About this work

This etching shows a woman riding a horse. She wears a long fur coat and sits sideways, holding the reins. The horse looks strong, with a detailed mane and muscles. The background is plain, keeping focus on them. The woman’s name is Isabel de Borbon, and this print was made in 1778. The artist, Francisco Goya, used a technique that lets you see fine lines and shading. Next, look up etching, drypoint, aquatint to see how Goya created this image.

About the artist

Portrait of Francisco Goya
Artist

Francisco Goya

Francisco José de Goya y Lucientes (; Spanish: ; 30 March 1746 – 16 April 1828) was a Spanish romantic painter and printmaker.

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