Francisco De Goya y Lucientes
By Juliana Rodriguez
7th period
Early Years
• Francisco was born on March 30th, 1746, in
Fuendetodos, Spain.
• Francisco began to study art at the age of
fourteen and continued to travel around the
world to advance his skills.
• From 1775 to 1792, he worked for The Royal
Tapestry Factory, where he designed a series
of tapestry cartoons.
El cacharrero
Blind Mans’ Bluff
Later in life
• Goya began his artwork by copying the works
of true artists.
• Through a German artist, he began to create
works for Spain’s royal family.
• In 1779, Goya was appointed the painter of
the royal court.
• He was the precursor of many styles like
Romanticism, Realism, Impressionism, and
war photography.
• When he was younger he painted of more joyfull things.
• When he became deaf, he started painting the
deep emotions that came with the Peninsular
War.
His Death
• The last paintings he made were a series
called Follies.
• These paintings were his final outlook on
humanity and his fear of going insane.
• Francisco De Goya died on April, 16th, 1828.
Famous Paintings
• Goya's most famous painting is titled May
3rd,Execution of the rebels
His Darker Paintings
Perspective
• I think Francisco De Goya has some brilliant
pieces. My favorite piece is called The Vintage.
• It portrays a light elegant feeling. Like a picnic
on a warm day. Goya is considered one of the
top twenty best artists ever lived
The Vintage
Sources
• http://www.britannica.com/ - Online encyclopedia,
under Francisco De Goya
• http://www.franciscodegoya.net/ - Online collection
of his works
• http://franciscodegoya.com/ -Online biography of his
life
• http://www.metmuseum.org/toah/hd/goya/hd_goya.
htm - Francisco de Goya (1746–1828) and the Spanish
Enlightenment
• http://www.famouspainter.com/goya.htm - Francisco
De Goya- Famous Painter