Monday, October 11, 2010

Francisco Goya (1746 – 1828)

Famous Spanish painter Francisco Goya appeared during the transit of Old Masters to modern artist. His masterpieces were the Maja's : La maja desnuda, The naked Maja (1800) and La maja vestida, The clothed Maja (1803). Both are kept side by side in the Prado museum, Madrid.





Many people claim that The naked Maja has the first clear depiction of female pubic hair in a large Western painting (source: wikipedia).

He is also known for his tapestry cartoons. Here you can visit the galleries of his artworks.

Gallery 1:

Gallery 2:

2 comments:

  1. The La maja desnuda is somewhat similar Kate Winslet's nude pose in Titanic. Isn't it?

    For me, the naked Maja looks more realistic than the clothed one becoz I don't think the dress she has worn can be such a tight fit to reveal the V shape and presence of pubic hair even though the legs are nearer. Whatdayathink suchitra?

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  2. Yeah I agree. The clothing is not realistic. Also the breasts should have come closer inside such a tight outfit.

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