Francisco Goya

Francisco Goya (1746-1828) was recognised from a very early age as the leading artist in
Spain, rising to become the official portraitist of the Spanish Court. He was famed for the
quality and speed at which he executed his drawings, and his etchings are of extraordinary
delicacy. His use of chiaroscuro in his dark, intense paintings influenced many artists, including
Manet.
This monograph presents the essential works of this pioneering artist, today considered the father
of modern art.