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| Keywords: Francisco de Goya y Lucientes 105.jpg artwork Creator Francisco de Goya José Álvarez de Toledo y Gonzaga es 1756-1796 15th Duke of Medina Sidonia 13th Duke of Alba and 11th Marquis of Villafranca 1795 Oil on canvas cm 195 120 P02449 Institution Prado en Reference number P02449 Clad in elegant riding clothes the duke of Alba melancholically looks up from the music book he is holding in his hands including Four songs/with piano accompaniment/by Mr Haydn The chamberlain of Charles IV of Spain commissioned several works from Joseph Haydn and was a gifted musician himself In this painting Goya subtly combines the symbols of his model's passion for music and equestrian skills viola or violin riding boots and riding hat with the interiors of the ducal residence http //www museodelprado es/en/ingles/collection/on-line-gallery/on-line-gallery/obra/jose-alvarez-de-toledo-marquis-of-villafranca-and-duke-of-alba/ PD-old-100 José Álvarez de Toledo marqués de Villafranca y duque de Alba Goya Prado | ||||
