Tiburcio Pérez y Cuervo (1785/86–1841), the Architect

Description

In Tiburcio Pérez y Cuervo, Francisco de Goya shows the sitter with folded arms, a dark waistcoat, and loose white sleeves. His turned head and slight smile give the otherwise restrained pose an informal quality.

The dark background blends closely with his clothing, allowing the face and sleeves to carry the light. Broad tonal changes describe the folds of the shirt and the volume of his arms. A painted inscription remains visible at the lower left, while the spare setting keeps attention on the sitter’s expression and stance.