La Tirana
Francisco Goya · 1799
Why it's great
A famous actress in a gold-trimmed dress looks out, in a calm pose, with her hands folded. Goya painted María del Rosario Fernández, called 'La Tirana'. The portrait is full of character. It's a fine example of his skill.
Where to see it
📍 Royal Academy of Fine Arts of San FernandoMadrid, Spain
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Francisco Goya was born in a small village in Spain and became the court painter to the Spanish kings in Madrid. After an illness left him deaf in his forties, his art grew darker and more personal. He witnessed war and cruelty and made powerful pictures about it. He spent his last years in Bordeaux, France, and is seen as a bridge between old masters and modern art.
