The Black Duchess

Francisco de Goya, 1797, Hispanic Society of America

‘The Black Duchess’ is a work by Francisco de Goya (Spain, 1746–1828). It is dated 1797. It is part of the collection Hispanic Society of America.

It is made of oil paint and canvas. It measures 210 × 149 cm. The work belongs to the genre portrait. The things depicted include María Teresa de Silva, 13th Duchess of Alba, 1795–1820 in Western fashion, woman, and mourning.

The catalogue has 249 more works by Francisco de Goya.