The Straw Manikin


Size (cm): 67x40
Price:
Sale price£168 GBP

Description

The painting "El Pelle" by Francisco Goya is a masterpiece of Spanish art of the eighteenth century. This work represents a scene of everyday life in which a group of women plays with a straw doll, known as "Pellele". The composition of the painting is very interesting, since Goya uses a perspective technique that makes the pelele look like floating in the air.

Goya's artistic style is very evident in this work, since it uses a loose and fast brushstroke technique that gives painting a very dynamic and vibrant appearance. In addition, the use of color is very interesting, since Goya uses a very bright and saturated palette that contrasts with the dark background of the paint.

The history of painting is also very interesting, since it is believed that it was commissioned by the Duchess of Alba as a gift for its lover. The painting was very controversial in its time, since it was considered an indecent representation of everyday life.

In addition, there are little known aspects about painting that make it even more interesting. For example, it is believed that Goya used his own wife as a model for one of the women who appear in the painting. It has also been speculated that Pellele represents a man who was used as a scapegoat at a real wedding.

In summary, "El Pelele" by Francisco Goya is a masterpiece of Spanish art that represents a scene of everyday life in a very interesting and vibrant way. The technique of perspective, the loose and fast brushstroke, the use of color and history behind the painting make it a very interesting work and worthy of being admired in any art gallery.

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