Portrait of Maria Teresa de Vallabriga on horseback 1783

Francisco Goya's "Portrait of Maria Teresa de Vallabriga on horseback" (1783) depicts the noblewoman in a regal pose, astride a white horse against a dramatic mountainous backdrop. The painting, housed in the Uffizi Gallery, captures the grandeur and elegance of the Spanish aristocracy. Goya's masterful use of light and shadow creates a sense of depth and realism, emphasizing the subject's poise and authority. The work showcases Goya's transition from his early Rococo style to a more naturalistic approach, prefiguring his later, darker, and more critical works.