Francisco Goya, the son of a gilder, devoted his entire life to painting. His creative genius and relentless passion for his art resulted in brilliant works in various styles—artistic creations that had no equal at the time or, some would say, to this day. This beautiful book, including historically accurate, original illustrations as well as fine reproductions of Goya's masterpieces, introduces readers of all ages to the work and times of this Spanish master. Beginning with a discussion of Goya's contemporaries and the early influences on his creative life, the text moves through each stage of the artist's development and the cultural and political backdrop that shaped his work.
From the elegant ladies of The Meadow of St. Isidore to the haunting "black paintings" produced later in Goya's life, each work offers a deeper understanding of one of the greatest artists of eighteenth and nineteenth century Europe.
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