Elíseo Esteve Candela (1925-2012) - La Maja Desnuda (after Francisco De Goya) - Xl

Oil on canvas. Original canvas. Immaculate copy of the legendary nude by Francisco de Goya, which inaugurated the 19th century in Spain. The artist's astonishing empathy for the master's touch, his technical quality, and his perfect understanding of the unique volumes of the original work give rise to a mirror version of the painting in the Prado Museum. Elíseo Esteve Candela, a painter from Alicante born in 1925, trained at the Royal Academy of Fine Arts of San Fernando in Madrid. After abandoning sculpture, he devoted himself to painting, specializing in religious subjects and portraits. One of his most notable activities was his work as a copyist, which he developed during his years in Madrid. Considered a leading expert on the masters of the Golden Age, he spent much of his time at the Prado Museum, immersing himself in and interpreting their works.- Unframed image dimensions: 150 x 75 cm / 166 x 92 cm, with a magnificent custom-made gilt frame.- Galerie Montbaron includes a technical sheet prepared by an accredited art historian with each lot. This sheet is sent digitally upon request.