Sex Work in Spanish Culture
Goya (1746–1828) frequently commented on the place of prostitution in Spanish high society such as satirising the church's involvement in the trade, for profit. Best known though are his controversial Majas. Other examples are Murillo's Four Figures on a Step and Picasso's Les Demoiselles d'Avignon (illustrated).
In literature, Cervantes discusses prostitution in Don Quixote, and the subject is found throughout 19th and 20th century Spanish literature.
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