“From a fashion perspective this painting is very interesting- the Maja depicted is in a muslin chemise gown, and is wearing no undergarments. The shape of her torso, and the way her breasts are positioned suggests a corseted body. Goya is painting her in a state of semi-nudity, but the erotic power of the corset is still present, if invisible. It is as if he is painting an ideal (and artificial) body, not the actual figure that is sitting in front of him. Goya is a great source for fashion- he always pays careful attention to garments, and the bodies underneath them!”