Francisco Goya Francisco Goya (born on march 30, 1746, in Fuendetodos, Spain—died April 16, 1828, in Bordeaux, France) was a Spanish artist for whom the paintings, sketches, and engravings portrayed contemporary historical upheavals and inspired significant 19th- and twentieth-century artists. The etching series The Disasters of War (1810-14) depicts the horrors of Napoleon's invasion. His paintings include The Clothed Maja (c. 1800-05), The Naked Maja, and The 3rd of May 1808 in Madrid, often known as "The Executions" (1814). Although a skilled portraitist, Goya's romantic drawings, artworks, and prints are most recognized for the visceral technique and subject matter, which includes... View more
