Majas on a Balcony c. 1800 - 1810

"Majas on a Balcony" is an oil painting by Francisco Goya, created between 1800 and 1810. The artwork depicts two women, known as "majas", in elegant attire, leaning against a balcony railing. A cloaked figure is seen in the background, possibly a chaperone or a male suitor. Goya's use of light and shadow creates a dramatic and intriguing composition, typical of his later period. The painting's subject matter and style reflect the social and artistic trends of the time, exploring themes of love, beauty, and social class in a way that was both captivating and provocative.