Francisco Goya, born on March 30, 1746, in Fuendetodos, Spain, was a prominent Spanish painter and printmaker of the Romantic era. He started as a court painter for the Spanish Crown, crafting portraits and lively scenes of everyday life. After becoming deaf due to an illness around 1793, his art grew darker, reflecting his personal struggles and the societal turmoil of his times, especially during the Peninsular War. His later works, like "The Disasters of War," are renowned for their stark portrayal of human suffering and critique of violence. Goya spent his final years in voluntary exile in Bordeaux, France, continuing his artistic exploration until his death on April 16, 1828. His influential legacy includes a powerful narrative style that foreshadowed modern art.
His works
The Third of May
Saturn Devouring His Son
Charles IV of Spain and His Family
La maja vestida
The Madhouse
Don Manuel Osorio Manrique de Zúñiga, niño
The Colossus
The Parasol
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