Collect this dynamic etching by Francisco Goya from the La Tauromaquia series. This is plate A, one of the seven images unpublished from the original series of 33 prints. The full name of the piece is “Un Caballero en plaza quebrando un rejoncillo con ayuda de un chulo”!
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Francisco Goya (1746-1828) was a Spanish painter and printmaker, widely regarded as one of the most important artists in Western art history. He is considered a transitional figure between the Old Masters and modern art, and his works encompassed a wide range of genres and styles. Goya began his artistic career as a painter of portraits and historical scenes. He gained recognition for his technical skill and became a court painter for the Spanish royal family. Goya's early works reflected the influence of the traditional Baroque and Rococo styles. However, as Goya matured as an artist, his style underwent a significant transformation. He developed a more personal and expressive approach, marked by his ability to convey raw emotion and social critique. His later works are characterized by their dark, introspective themes, bold use of brushwork, and innovative techniques. Goya's most famous series of works is “Los Caprichos” a collection of etchings published in 1799. This series criticized various aspects of Spanish society, including the church, the aristocracy, and superstitions. Another notable series is “The Disasters of War”, a collection of prints created during the Peninsular War, depicting the horrors and atrocities of conflict. In 1824, Goya went into self-imposed exile in France due to political changes in Spain. During this period, he created his haunting and enigmatic “Black Paintings”, which were a series of murals painted directly onto the walls of his home. Francisco Goya's contributions to art had a profound impact on subsequent generations of artists. His works continue to be celebrated for their technical skill, introspective themes, and biting social commentary. Goya left us a rich and diverse body of work that continues to captivate audiences today. His works are included in the permanent collections of the most important museums around the world.
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