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Tal para qual (Two of a Kind), by Francisco Goya, chalk, 1799

Tal para qual (Two of a Kind)

Francisco Goya

1799

chalk

paper

From the collection of National Gallery of Art

Dominant colour

Overview

Tal para qual (Two of a Kind) is a 1799 chalk by Francisco Goya, a Romanticism work, held at National Gallery of Art.

Who painted this?
Francisco Goya
When & what style?
1799 · Romanticism
Where can I see it?
National Gallery of Art

About this work

The painting depicts a woman in a long dress and a man in a hat, standing together. The woman is holding a fan and appears to be interacting with the man. In the background, there is a figure of an elderly woman, who seems to be watching the scene unfold. The scene is rendered in a range of dark tones, with the figures and background blending together to create a sense of depth and atmosphere. The use of chiaroscuro adds to the dramatic effect of the painting, drawing the viewer's eye to the central figures. This painting is reminiscent of the work of Goya, Francisco.

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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