AI note inspired and summarized Francisco de Goya

Where was the artist born?

Aragón in 1746

When did the artist complete his apprenticeship and become a court painter in Madrid?

1789

What type of works did the artist produce in 'Los caprichos'?

Satirical aquatints

Where did the artist move in 1775 and what kind of works did he create there?

Madrid; macabre and witch-themed works

What paintings did Goya create depicting the Royal Family of Carlos IV?

'La maja vestida' and 'La maja desnuda'

When did Goya retire from public life?

1815

Under which ruler did Goya continue as a court painter but avoided official portraits?

Joseph Bonaparte

What series of paintings did Goya create in 1820 reflecting disdain for foreign rule?

'Pinturas negras' or the Black Paintings

What paintings did Goya create after being exonerated from charges for the King?

'El 2 de mayo' and 'El 3 de mayo'

What influenced the artistic evolution of the painter?

Teachers Velázquez and Rembrandt, nature

What characterized the first stage of the artist's work?

Everyday scenes, bright colors for tapestries

How long did the artist's art span?

Over 60 years

What was the artist known for in his work?

Sincerity and sensitivity

Where did the artist study to enhance his reputation?

Rome

What did the artist experience throughout his life?

Emotional and mental crises

How many distinct stages reflected the artist's life circumstances?

4

Artistic Stages and Major Works

First Stage (1746 - 1792)
Second Stage (1792 - 1808)
Third Stage (1808 - 1819)
Fourth Stage (1819 - 1824)

The First Stage was from

1746 - 1792

Second Stage was from

1792 - 1808

Third Stage was from

1808 - 1819

Fourth Stage was from

1819 - 1824

What type of designs did he paint in the First Stage (1746 - 1792)?

Simple, colorful designs like 'El quitasol' for tapices

How did his style transition in later works during the First Stage (1746 - 1792)?

He transitioned to more subtle contrasts and rigid structures

What was he notable for in the First Stage (1746 - 1792)?

Joyful compositions like 'La gallina ciega'

What did his poetic portraits in the First Stage (1746 - 1792) capture?

The essence of life

What did he create during the Second Stage (1792 - 1808)?

- 'Los caprichos'; satirical aquatints criticizing human cruelties and weaknesses
- 'La maja desnuda' and 'La maja vestida' celebrating feminine beauty

Francisco became critical of society and depicted darker themes in ____

his second stage

During his second stage, he

Focused on fantasy and the blend of reason and nature in his works

Who are 'La maja desnuda' and 'La maja vestida' rumored to be of?

Either his lover the 13th Duchess of Alba (Maria Cayetana de Silva) or Godoy's mistress Pepita Tudo

What works did he create to protest against French invasion brutality during the Third Stage (1808 - 1819)?

'Los desastres de la guerra'

Which paintings portrayed the horrors of war during the Third Stage (1808 - 1819)?

'El dos de mayo' and 'El tres de mayo'

How did he express anger and despair during the Third Stage (1808 - 1819)?

Through vivid colors and emotional themes

What did his protest art during the Third Stage (1808 - 1819) capture the essence of?

Violence and freedom

What did he create during his Fourth Stage (1819 - 1824) while suffering from severe illness?

'Pinturas negras' or the black paintings which depicted cruelty and terror

What artwork symbolizes violence and destruction that he produced during his Fourth Stage?

'Saturno devorando a un hijo'

Where did he move in 1824 during his Fourth Stage

France

Where did he die in exile in 1828?

Burdeos/Bordeaux (France)

How did the art in his Fourth Stage reflect his state of mind?

It reflected complete disillusionment and inner turmoil