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Ni asi la distingue (Even Thus He Cannot Make Her Out)

Francisco Goya

National Gallery of Art

The image displays three individuals. Two of them are shown in full view, while the third person is partially visible. The person in the center stands upright with their body slightly turned to the side. They have delicate facial features with fine lines, long curly hair framing their face, and are dressed in a long, patterned skirt and blouse with arms crossed over their chest. To the left, a man leans forward facing the central figure with affection, has long hair tied back, wears a coat and breeches, and holds a hat. A young child peeks around his side with only their face visible. In the background, a woman is seated on a bench, wearing a dress and holding a fan. The background features intricate patterns suggesting a textured surface with shadowing for depth.

Artwork Details

Date
in or before 1799
Medium
etching, aquatint and drypoint on laid paper [proof before letters]
Dimensions
3573 × 4663 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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