Isabel de Borbon

1778, printed later

Francisco Goya after Diego Velázquez

Associated Names
Francisco Goya

Artist, Spanish, 1746 - 1828

Diego Velázquez

Artist After, Spanish, 1599 - 1660

The image depicts a person seated on a horse in an empty landscape. The person is sitting upright on the horse, facing slightly to the right, with one hand raised as if holding the reins. The individual has prominent facial features, with a composed gaze and dark hair styled delicately. They are wearing an ornate, floor-length garment with intricate patterns and a high collar or wrap around the neck. The person is holding the reins of the horse, which is adorned with a decorated bridle. The horse is shown in an impressive stance, matching the dignity of its rider.

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Artwork overview

  • Medium

    etching and drypoint on wove paper

  • Credit Line

    Rosenwald Collection

  • Accession Number

    1943.3.4706

  • Catalogue Raisonné

    Harris 1964, no. 8, State III


Artwork history & notes

Bibliography

1964

  • Harris, Tomás. Goya: engravings and lithographs. 2 vols. Oxford: Bruno Cassirer, 1964.

Wikidata ID

Q64956720

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