Autumn
1786
Before Francisco de Goya became famous for his dark, psychological masterpieces, he was the go-to designer for cheerful royal tapestries. This lively scene, 'Autumn,' was created as a full-scale design for the Spanish royal family's dining room, depicting a harvest festival in full swing. A dapper gentleman in a yellow jacket lounges on a barrel, reaching for grapes from a woman balancing a massive fruit basket on her head. While the light and color feel very playful, this piece actually bridges the gap between the light Rococo style and the emerging Romantic movement's focus on nature and everyday life.
- Technique
- Oil on canvas
- Material
- Canvas
Location: Museo del Prado, Madrid
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