Hispanic Heritage Month

Francisco Goya

Francisco Goya was born on March, 30 1746 in Fuendetodos, Aragón, Spain. He was known for his famous painting, and printmaking. He spent his early years of childhood where he was born. Goya's father earned a living as a gilder. In the year 1750 the family moved to a city called Zaragoza, where Goya attended school at Escuelas Pias. He later moved to Madrid where he studied with Spanish Royalty painter Anton Mengs. When he he submitted some paintings for the Royal Academy of fine art, in 1763, and1766, he was declined entry. He then moved to Rome where he won a second prize award in an organized competition. He then moved back to Zaragoza and worked on the Basilica of the Pillar. He began studying with Francisco Subías. His paintings would then begin showing the delicate tonalities for which he became famous. On July 25th, 1773 he married Josefa which is Subias' sister. Goya had many famous paintings, some were:

• The Parasol, 1777

• La maja desnuda, 1800

• La maja vestida, 1803

• The second of May, 1808

• The Third of May, 1808

• Charles IV of Spain and Family, 1801

• The Forge, 1817