Filled with brilliant reproductions and engaging texts reflecting latest scholarship, this portable and attractively priced volume is the perfect introduction to the enigmatic and visionary Spanish painter. In a career that spanned the late 18th and early 19th centuries, Goya produced an wide-ranging body of work that reflected the tumultuous times in which he lived. An introductory essay sheds light on Goya's life and work within a historical context, while 35 of the artist's significant works are examined in luminous detail. From his insightful portraits to his haunting explorations of mortality and the subconscious--every facet of Goya's career is presented in a lively and accessible volume that brings his dramatic genius to life. Readers will come away with a clear understanding of Goya's enduring legacy as an artist whose work transcended its time to express universal truths about the human experience, Francisco de Goya (1746-1828) is considered the most important Spanish artist of the late 18th and early 19th centuries. Spanning over five decades and varying in tone and style, his impressive work includes world-famous paintings, drawings and engravings. Widely regarded as the first modern artist, Goya was both a court painter to the Spanish Crown and a commentator on the tumultuous events of his time. He had a notable influence on modern artists such as Pablo Picasso and Salvador Dalí. An introductory essay sheds light on Goya's life and work within a historical context, while selected paintings and drawings are presented and examined in detail. The Masters of Art series presents major artists who have left their mark on the history of art. Along with lively biographies, the books contain brilliant full-page illustrations of numerous key works, each with a commentary and a guide to further reading.