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Francisco Goya (1746–1828) was a Spanish painter and printmaker whose work profoundly shaped the course of Western art. Born in Fuendetodos, Spain, Goya began his artistic training in Zaragoza and later moved to Madrid, where he became a court painter to the Spanish crown. His early work included vibrant, Rococo-style tapestry designs and portraits of the aristocracy, marked by elegance and keen psychological insight.
Over time, Goya’s style evolved dramatically, reflecting the turbulent political and social landscape of Spain. His Los Caprichos etching series satirized corruption, superstition, and societal folly, while his haunting The Disasters of War chronicled the brutal realities of the Peninsular War against Napoleon. Goya’s later works, especially the Black Paintings—a series of dark, introspective murals painted directly onto the walls of his home—revealed a deeply personal vision filled with fear, madness, and despair.
Goya’s art bridged the classical and modern eras, combining technical mastery with intense emotion and critical commentary. Often regarded as the last of the Old Masters and the first of the moderns, Goya profoundly influenced generations of artists, including Édouard Manet and Pablo Picasso. His fearless exploration of humanity’s darker side remains powerful and relevant today.
