Art Of The Day!

This is one of Francisco Goya’s lighter works.  He had quite the dark side that often showed up on the canvas.  This painting is different.  Dona Isabel Cobos De Procel.  Now there’s a name for you.  She is delightful.  Beautiful radiant skin.  Soft shining eyes.  A slight subtle smile.  And just look how she’s sitting.  Firmly ensconced.  Like she is thoroughly enjoying being the artist’s model.  And who wouldn’t if you were going to turn out looking that good.  The lace is magnificent.  The tiny piece of mocha colored satin at her wrist almost rustles into life.  Not the most delicate of hands but refined nonetheless.  What does she think as she sits there?  Is she feeling proud?  Formal?  Wanted and desired?  What thoughts stir her heart, lift her soul, fill her with wonderment?  She’s not a thin woman.  She fills out her dress just as she fills out the canvas.  I can imagine that walking into a room all eyes would instantly lust after her presence.  There is a sweet innocence to her eyes.  Goya captured her most magnificently wouldn’t you agree?