The Naked Maja

Ava Gardner is painted playing the part of the Duchess of Alba who was painted in a scandalous nude portrait by the Spanish painter Goya about whom this biography gives a revealing account. We can see the painting on this British quad film poster with actor Anthony Franciosa who plays Goya protecting the Duchess' modesty. He painted two versions of the painting - a later one complete with clothes. Printed in England by Stafford & Co of Netherfield Nottingham & London.