Artwork

Nude Woman Reclining Against a Rock

Nude Woman Reclining Against a Rock, by Francisco Goya, watercolor, 1824
Nude Woman Reclining Against a Rock, by Francisco Goya, watercolor, 1824

Nude Woman Reclining Against a Rock is a watercolor painting by Francisco Goya. It dates from 1824 and is held in the collection of the Museum of Fine Arts Boston.

About this work

Overview

Nude Woman Reclining Against a Rock is a watercolor painting created by Francisco Goya in 1824. It is part of the Museum of Fine Arts, Boston's collection.

Subject & Meaning

The painting depicts a nude woman sitting on the ground with her legs bent and head tilted back, wearing a headband and a cloth draped over her shoulder. The work explores themes of intimacy and the human form.

Technique & Style

Executed in watercolor, the painting features muted colors and loose, expressive brushstrokes, resulting in a soft, dreamy quality with visible texture. This technique contributes to the overall sense of intimacy and vulnerability.

History & Provenance

Created during Goya's later years, the work reflects his ongoing engagement with the human figure and his position within Spanish Romanticism.

Artist & collection

Portrait of Francisco Goya

Artist

Francisco Goya

Francisco José de Goya y Lucientes (; Spanish: ; 30 March 1746 – 16 April 1828) was a Spanish romantic painter and printmaker.