Love takes precedence over art and politics as spanish painter goya pines for an aloof duchess. Released in the united states in june of 1959 by united artists, director henry koster’s “the naked maja” was an attempt at a historical drama with a calculated wink at exploitation [2][3] this historical film recounting of the romance between the painter francisco goya and the duchess of alba was directed by henry koster, and produced by silvio clementelli and goffredo lombardo.
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[2][3] this historical film recounting of the romance between the painter francisco goya and the duchess of alba was directed by henry koster, and produced by silvio clementelli and goffredo lombardo
The screenplay was by norman corwin, giorgio prosperi and albert lewin.
A historical fiction based on the lives of artist goya and the duchess of alba Amid intrigue swirling about the 18th century spanish court, the notorious duchess of alba ignites a scandalous affair with legendary painter francisco goya But even as goya's star rises, agents. Where to watch the naked maja (1958) starring ava gardner, anthony franciosa, amedeo nazzari and directed by henry koster.
