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Francisco Goya

(1746–1828) Painter Spain

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Francisco Goya was a painter from Spain, best known for Goya.

Quick Facts About Francisco Goya

Born
March 30, 1746
Died
April 16, 1828
Nationality
Spain
Profession
Painter
Notable works
Goya
Known for
La maja desnuda, San Bernardino of Siena preaching before Alfonso V of Aragon, The Third of May 1808, Caprichos, The Clothed Maja
Spouse
Josefa Bayeu

About Francisco Goya

Francisco José de Goya y Lucientes was a Spanish romantic painter and printmaker. He is considered the most important Spanish artist of the late 18th and early 19th centuries. His paintings, drawings, and engravings reflected contemporary historical upheavals and influenced important 19th- and 20th-century painters. Goya is often referred to as the last of the Old Masters and the first of the moderns. He is widely regarded as one of the most influential figures in the history of Western art.

Biography source: Wikipedia

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