Author: Janis A. Tomlinson.
Francisco de Goya’s life (1746-1828) coincided with a transformative period in Spanish history that saw turbulence in the country’s politics and in the court of which the artist was a member, as well as social change, the devastation of the Iberian Peninsula in the war against Napoleon, and a subsequent period of instability.
In this revealing biography, Janis Tomlinson draws on a wide range of documents (including letters, court writings and a sketchbook used by Goya in the early years of his career) to offer a nuanced portrait of the complex and multifaceted artist, whose art is synonymous with the captivating images of the people, events and social revolution that defined his life and era. Tomlinson challenges the popular image of the artist as a figure obsessed with darkness and death by showing how Goya’s sympathy and ambition contributed to his success at court, and by offering new insights into his youth, rich family life, extensive travels and enduring friendships.
Pages: 544
Publisher: CATEDRA
Binding: Soft cover
ISBN: 9788437644288
RPP: 33,20 euros
