Majas on a Balcony
The Met
Artist: Goya (Francisco de Goya y Lucientes)(Spanish, Fuendetodos 1746–1828 Bordeaux)
Date: ca. 1800–1810
Department: European Paintings
Classification: Paintings
Medium: Oil on canvas
Dimensions: 76 3/4 x 49 1/2in. (194.9 x 125.7cm)
Credit Line: H. O. Havemeyer Collection, Bequest of Mrs. H. O. Havemeyer, 1929
Visual Descriptions
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Brief Description
Two women in elaborate dresses on a balcony, with two cloaked figures behind them
Detailed Description
Four figures are depicted, with two prominent women in the foreground on a balcony, and two darker, less defined figures behind them. The overall color palette is dark and muted, with the figures illuminated against a dark, unadorned background. In the foreground, two light-skinned women are positioned behind a dark, metal balcony railing. The woman on the left has dark, curly hair and wears a light-colored dress with gold and blue embroidery on the sleeves and bodice, and a dark lace shawl over her hair and shoulders. Her arms are crossed, and she looks towards the viewer; her mouth is slightly upturned at the corners. The woman on the right has lighter hair, possibly covered by a sheer white veil or mantilla. She wears a similar light-colored dress with gold and blue details. Her right hand rests on the railing, and her left hand is near the other woman's hand. She looks down and slightly to the left; her mouth is also slightly upturned at the corners. The railing consists of vertical dark bars. Below the railing, parts of their dresses are visible, flowing downwards, with the left woman's dress showing a pattern of light blue and gold stripes or bands. Behind the women, two figures are partially visible in the shadows. The figure on the far right is largely obscured by a dark brown cloak and hood, with only a small portion of a face visible in shadow. The figure on the far left is also dark, wearing a dark hat and a dark cloak, with a face partially visible in shadow, looking towards the women. The background wall is a uniform dark gray or brown, providing little detail. The figures occupy most of the vertical composition. A dark balcony railing creates a strong horizontal line across the lower middle of the image. Lighting highlights the faces and upper bodies of the two women.
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