Bartolomé Sureda y Miserol
c. 1803-1804
Francisco de Goya captures his friend Bartolomé Sureda y Miserol with a relaxed, almost casual confidence that was revolutionary for portraiture at the time. Sureda, who directed the Royal Porcelain Factory in Madrid, stands with one hand on his hip and the other holding a hat that reveals a striking flash of bright red lining against the dark, moody background. Goya’s loose, energetic brushstrokes give the figure a sense of movement and life, moving away from stiff formal poses. This intimate portrait showcases Goya's mastery in capturing personality and the fashionable spirit of early 19th-century Spain.
- Technique
- Oil on canvas
Location: National Gallery of Art, Washington D.C.
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