Francisco Goya
1746–1828 · Rococo & Neoclassicism
Biography
Francisco Goya (1746–1828) was court painter to the Spanish crown and a fierce witness of his time. His art ranges from tapestry cartoons and portraits to the horrors of war and the dark visions of his late 'Black Paintings'.
From the artist’s life
Francisco de Goya (1746–1828), court painter to the Spanish kings, moved from cheerful tapestry designs to dark, visionary works. His prints and Black Paintings make him a forerunner of modern art.
From the page of The Third of May 1808
