Often called the last of the old Masters painters and the first of the modern painters, Francisco de Goya was born on March 30, 1746 in Spain. In 1789 he was appointed court painter to Charles IV and created many portraits. His work took a dark but interesting turn over the years as he became very ill and lost his hearing….some say because of lead poisoning from the paints he used. His work became dark and strange. Take a look here to learn more about Goya and his works.
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