Francisco Goya (1746-1828) was a Spanish painter and printmaker. Considered the most important Spanish artists of the time, he is honored as one of the last of the Old Masters and one of the first of the Moderns. His early paintings were optimistic and jolly, as the years passed, his works became very pessimistic. A highly regarded portrait painter, Goya painted this portrait in 1783 of Jose Monino, the Conde de Floridablanca (1728-1808) He was a Spanish statesman and an ambassador to Rome. He was responsible then for the suppression of the Society of Jesus. He promoted peace but was drawn int
Francisco Goya (1746-1828) was a Spanish painter and printmaker. Considered the most important Spanish artists of the time, he is honored as one of the last of the Old Masters and one of the first of the Moderns. His early paintings were optimistic and jolly, as the years passed, his works became very pessimistic. A highly regarded portrait painter, Goya painted this portrait in 1783 of Jose Monino, the Conde de Floridablanca (1728-1808) He was a Spanish statesman and an ambassador to Rome. He was responsible then for the suppression of the Society of Jesus. He promoted peace but was drawn into war with England in the American Revolution.
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