Fuendetodos is a small town in Aragon, located about 44 kilometers south-east of Zaragoza. It has a population of approximately 170, yet has nearly 25,000 visitors each year. The famous Aragonese artist Francisco de Goya was born there in 1746. The artist's birth house and a museum dedicated to his work are located in the village.• 1746 - Born 30 March to José Goya (guilder) and Gracia Lucientes in Fuendetodos, near Zaragoza. Full name Francisco ...
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Fuendetodos is a small town in Aragon, located about 44 kilometers south-east of Zaragoza. It has a population of approximately 170, yet has nearly 25,000 visitors each year. The famous Aragonese artist Francisco de Goya was born there in 1746. The artist's birth house and a museum dedicated to his work are located in the village.• 1746 - Born 30 March to José Goya (guilder) and Gracia Lucientes in Fuendetodos, near Zaragoza. Full name Francisco José de Goya y Lucientes. • 1760 - Aged 14, enters into apprenticeship with painter José Luzán. • 1763&1766 - Applies twice to study at Spanish Royal Academy, Madrid and is twice rejected. During these early years, he is trained in Baroque and Rococco styles - evident in his early works. • 1771 - Visits Rome. Wins 2nd prize in the City of Parma painting competition, and is influenced by Classicism and Neo-Classicims. Returns to Zaragoza, where he carries out interesting religious works/frescoes. Now studies under Francisco Bayeu. • 1773 -...
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