Juan Antonio Melendez Valdes

The sitter is shown head and shoulders with grey hair in a dark red coat; directed half left and facing slightly left. He was a Spanish poet born in 1754 and was one of the principal exponents of neo-classic poetry. The inscription is a dedication from the painter, Francisco Goya, to 'his friend' and sitter, the magistrate and poet Juan Antonio Meléndez Valdés. Size: 73.3 x 57.1 cm

Collection

Bowes Museum

Inventory Number

1576994

Title

Juan Antonio Melendez Valdes

Object Type

Image

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