Francisco Jos̩ de Goya y Lucientes (March 30, 1746 РApril 16, 1828), painter and printmaker."Goya was a Spanish court painter whose best work was done apart from his official duties. He is known for his scenes of violence, especially those prompted by the French invasion of Spain. The series of etchings 'The Disasters of War, 1810-14', records the horrors of the Napoleonic invasion. His masterpieces in painting include 'The Naked Maja' and 'The Clothed Maja' (c. 1800-05). He also painted charming portraits such as 'Senora Sabasa Garcia'.
For the bold technique of his paintings, the haunting satire of his etchings, and his belief that the artist's vision is more important than tradition, Goya is often called 'the first of the moderns.' His uncompromising portrayal of his times marks the beginning of 19th-century realism." direct quote source (1)
“Fantasy, abandoned by reason, produces impossible monsters; united with it, she is the mother of the arts and the origin of marvels.” - Francisco de Goya
Several paintings by Vincent van Gogh rank among the most expensive paintings in the world. On March 30, 1987 Vincent van Gogh's painting Irises was sold for a record $53.9 million at Southeby's, New York. On May 15, 1990 his Portrait of Doctor Gachet was sold for $82.5 million at Christie's, thus establishing a new price record.
"I experience a period of frightening clarity in those moments when nature is so beautiful. I am no longer sure of myself, and the paintings appear as in a dream." - Vincent Van Gogh
"I dream of painting and then I paint my dream." - Vincent Van Gogh
"If you hear a voice within you say you cannot paint, then by all means paint, and that voice will be silenced." - Vincent Van Gogh
Vincent van Gogh
Pushkin Museum of Fine Arts
Goya Self-Portrait Image (1), Goya Painting (1)
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