biography
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Goya (y Lucientes), Francisco (José) de
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pronunciation:
[gohya]
| sex:
| male
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| lived:
| (1746–1828)
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| biography:
| Artist, born in Fuendetodos, NEC Spain. After travelling in Italy, he returned to Spain to design for the Royal Tapestry factory. In 1798 he produced a series of frescoes, incorporating scenes from contemporary life, in the Church of San Antonio de la Florida, Madrid, and over 80 satirical etchings, ‘Los caprichos’ (1799, The Caprices). He became famous for his portraits, and in 1799 was made court painter to Charles IV, which led to ‘The Family of Charles IV’ (1800, Prado) and other works. He settled in France in 1824. |
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