Bidspirit auction | Portrait of Doña Narcisa Barañana

Portrait of Doña Narcisa Barañana de Goicoechea – MET Authorized Copy (1937) - Oil on canvas. Dimensions: 101 × 79 cm. A superb officially licensed reproduction of Francisco de Goya’s original portrait of Doña Narcisa Barañana de Goicoechea, created under authorization from the Metropolitan Museum of Art (New York) in 1937. This faithful copy captures the original’s composition, atmosphere, and expressive nuances. The back of the canvas bears the MET stamp, dated July 27, 1937, certifying its status as an authorized museum reproduction. The portrait stands out for its serene expression, elegant pose, and the refined handling of black tones in the dress and mantilla—hallmarks of Goya’s portraiture. In excellent condition and presented in a period gilt frame, this work is of particular interest to collectors of Goya-inspired art and certified museum copies.