THE NAKED MAJA: a Romantic Novel of Goya and the Duchess of Alba '–' (1959) by Samuel Edwards -- Spain's greatest painter, Francisco Goya, was one of the most flamboyant and colorful figures of his time-a bullfighter, duelest, and amorous adventurer, as well as an artistic genius. His favorite model, the beautiful Duchess of Alba, was also his mistress. The Naked Maja is a romantic novel based on their exciting relationship.




