Miguel Fernández Durán, Marquis of Tolosa by Francisco Goya. A formal half-length portrait of a nobleman in a richly embroidered black and red uniform against a dark background.

Miguel Fernández Durán, Marquis of Tolosa

Francisco Goya

1786 · Oil Paint, Canvas

This 1786 masterpiece by Francisco Goya captures the Marquis of Tolosa with striking dignity and masterful color contrast.

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Where it works

A substantial, grounding work with warm, lived-in color — holds a formal wall with confidence.

Often works in
Library · Study · Living Room
Placement
Strongest where a vertical wall can take more presence
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Reads strongest on light or mid-tone walls
Color notes
Charcoal black, Rich brown

About the piece

Painted in 1786, this portrait by Francisco Goya depicts Miguel Fernández Durán, Marquis of Tolosa, against a deep, atmospheric background. The work showcases Goya's exceptional ability to render texture, from the intricate gold embroidery of the uniform to the soft powdered wig and the luminous red of the waistcoat. It is an exemplary piece of 18th-century Spanish portraiture from the collection of the Bank of Spain.