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Born March 30, 1746.
Apprenticed to painter at 14, then repeatedly failed to gain art academy admission.
Became court painter to Spanish kings.
subjects: genre & Biblical scenes, bullfights, portraits and nudes.
Portrait of artist.
Known for etching series including “Disasters of War” (1810-4).
Title: “The sleep of reason produces monsters” (from Los Caprichios - 1797-8).
The artist's first name is Francisco.
The artist is Francisco Goya.