Majas On A Balcony (c. 1808-1812) by Francisco Goya

Majas On A Balcony - Francisco Goya - c. 1808-1812

Artwork Information

TitleMajas On A Balcony
ArtistFrancisco Goya
Datec. 1808-1812
MediumOil On Canvas
Dimensions162 x 107 cm
Current LocationPrivate Collection
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About Majas On A Balcony

Francisco Goya’s painting “Majas on a Balcony” depicts a group of women on a balcony, closely watched by male companions. Completed between 1808 and 1814, the painting is considered a social commentary piece. In the artwork, Goya combines an ironic treatment of material with an impressionistic technique.

The original painting is part of the collection of Edmond de Rothschild in Switzerland, and it is considered to be the authentic piece by art historians. The theme of women on a balcony was one that fascinated Goya and he treated this subject in another painting that is now part of a private collection.

Goya was one of Spain’s most important artists during his time from late 18th to early 19th century. Throughout his career as an artist, he chronicled his era’s events and made social commentaries through his paintings. The Metropolitan museum owns a variant composition version of the “Majas on a Balcony,” with slightly different dimensions from the original.

Overall, Goya’s “Majas on a Balcony” is an impressive social commentary artwork showcasing his skills in combining irony and impressionism techniques into one powerful masterpiece. It remains one of Spain’s most valuable artworks from its time because it represents not only exceptional craftsmanship but also meaningful insight into Spanish society during that era.

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