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Nude Maja

Francisco De Goya Y Lucientes

Item Number: 29702

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Francisco de Goya’s Nude Maja (1797–1800) is one of the most daring and enigmatic works in European art. At first glance, the painting presents a reclining nude woman with an unashamed and...

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Features “Nude Maja” by Francisco De Goya Y Lucientes
Main Features
Author
Color
Beige, White, Green, Brown, Black
Tags
Nude, Reclining Woman, Classic Art, Sensual, 19th Century, Goya
Main Features
Alternate Titles
La Maja Desnuda
Art Movement
Romanticism
Historical Events
Spanish Inquisition
Visual and Stylistic Elements
Brushwork/Texture
Delicate And Blended
Focal Point
The Reclining Female Figure
Light Source
Soft Indoor Glow
Objects
Woman , Sofa , Cushions , Drapery
Orientation
Horizontal
Perspective
Naturalistic Perspective
Original Masterpiece Features
Condition/Restoration History
Well-Preserved
Creation Process
Oil On Canvas
Inscriptions/Signatures
Signed By Goya
Patron/Commissioner
Prime Minister Manuel Godoy
Provenance
Prado Museum
Influences and Related Works
Influences
Spanish Court Art
Related Works
Clothed Maja
Exhibition and Market Information
Auction Price
Not For Sale
Criticism & Reception
Praised For Its Bold, Sensual Realism
Cultural Significance
Revolutionized The Representation Of The Nude
Current Owner
Prado Museum
Exhibition History
Prado Museum, Madrid
Insurance Value
Priceless
Market Trends
High Demand
Public Domain Status
Public Domain
Reproductions
Highly Reproduced
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Description “Nude Maja” by Francisco De Goya Y Lucientes

Francisco de Goya’s Nude Maja (1797–1800) is one of the most daring and enigmatic works in European art. At first glance, the painting presents a reclining nude woman with an unashamed and direct gaze, a rarity in traditional depictions of the female form. Unlike the idealized nudes of earlier centuries, this woman is neither a goddess nor an allegorical figure. She is real, human, and unapologetically confident in her presence.

Goya painted Nude Maja with remarkable softness and realism, capturing the texture of the skin and the warmth of natural curves. The way the light falls on her body creates a sense of depth and intimacy, making the observer vividly conscious of her presence. Her face is strong rather than coy or submissive, which contrasts sharply with many nudes portrayed before her.

The history of the painting is just as intriguing as the piece itself. It supposedly belonged to a private collection intended for an elite audience and was commissioned under strange circumstances. But uproar resulted from its audaciousness. Goya was forced to defend the painting's survival when the Spanish Inquisition denounced it as improper. Today, instead of being viewed as a scandal, it is regarded as a masterpiece that changed how women are portrayed in art and broke social conventions.

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“Goya painted female desire without apology.” Robert Hughes

“The Maja looks at us without shame.” Janis Tomlinson

“Goya challenged every convention of the nude.” Fred Licht

“She is neither goddess nor allegory, just woman.” Juliet Wilson-Bareau

“The scandal was her self-possession.” Sarah Symmons

#1. Bold Nude. This was one of the first Western paintings to show female pubic hair.

#2. Companion Piece. Goya also painted a 'Clothed Maja' with the same pose.

#3. Inquisition Trouble. Goya was called before the Inquisition to explain this scandalous painting.

#4. Unknown Model. The identity of the model remains debated, possibly the Duchess of Alba.

#5. Direct Gaze. The woman looks directly at the viewer with confident sexuality.

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