Francisco Goya (1746–1828).
For biographical detail, see Francisco de Goya.
“Saturn devouring his son”. The theme is based on the Greek mythology of Cronus, who cut his dad Uranus's penis off for the throne of the world, and in order to prevent a prophecy that his sons will overthrow him too, ate his sons. His son, Zeus, escaped this fate, and overthrew Cronus.
La Maja Desnuda (The Nude Maja). (~1797) ❐
Here's some quotes from Wikipedia La Maja Desnuda:
[La Maja Desnuda] is said to be the first depiction of female pubic hair in Western art.
Spanish Inquisition summoned Goya to reveal who commissioned him to create the “obscene” La Maja Desnuda, and he was consequently stripped of his position as the Spanish court painter.
In 1930, two sets of stamps depicting La Maja Desnuda in commemoration of Goya's work were privately produced and later approved by the Spanish Postal Authority. That same year, the United States government barred and returned any mail bearing the stamps.
La Maja Vestida (clothed Maja)
The erotic element in both versions are striking. In particular, her full breasts and hips, and the inviting body language and facial expression.
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