Charles IV of Spain and His Family is an oil on canvas painting by the Spanish artist Francisco Goya, completed between 1800-1801. The work was modeled on Velázquez's Las Meninas when setting the royal subjects in a naturalistic, and plausible setting.
As in Las Meninas, the royal family in Goya's work are apparently paying a visit to the artist's studio, while the artist himself can be seen to the left looking outwards towards the viewer. In both the artists is shown working on a canvas, of which only the rear is visible. However, the atmospheric and warm perspective of the palace interior of Velázquez's work is replaced in the Goya by a sense of, in the words of Gassier, "imminent suffocation" as the royal family are presented by Goya on a "stage facing the public, while in the shadow of the wings the painter, with a grim smile, points and says: 'Look at them and judge for yourself!'"
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In preparing for this painting Goya did portrait studies of the members of the family which were highly approved of by the sitters, which casts doubt on the idea that his intention was to be critical or judgemental.
His realism allows the viewer to judge with the hindsight of history but there is no evidence that he wished to be satirical, he was the Official Court painter at the the time and valued his position and the income it brought.
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he was trying to make the point that what Napoleon was doing was wrong
He was probally paid to.
The painting of "Family of Carlos IV" was painted by Francisco Goya in 1800 and consisted of oil on canvas.
Carlos de Goya has written: 'Lakshmi'
Francisco Goya painted "Carlos IV and His Family" to capture the royal family of Spain in a moment of both grandeur and realism. The portrait serves as a political statement, reflecting Goya's complex relationship with the monarchy, as he was both a court painter and a critic of the royal family’s shortcomings. By portraying the family with a sense of intimacy and imperfection, Goya humanizes the monarchy while also highlighting the contrasts between their power and the societal issues of the time. The painting ultimately serves as a commentary on the nature of authority and the perception of the royal image.
They are oil paintings.
Francisco Goya painted "The Family of Charles IV" in 1800 to capture the royal family's likeness and to comment on the nature of power and monarchy. The painting reflects Goya's realistic portrayal of the subjects, highlighting their individuality and flaws, which contrasted with the idealized royal portraits of the time. Additionally, Goya's work can be seen as a subtle critique of the Spanish monarchy, as he emphasizes the contrast between the family's opulence and their lack of charisma. Overall, the painting serves both as a royal portrait and a social commentary on the state of Spain during his era.
It's an important historical record. Before the advent of photography, paintings like Goya' portraits were the main source for images of current events.
It is Madrid, Spain. It says Goya was born in the country they are in, and he was born is Fuendetodos, Spain
The parent company of Goya Foods is Goya Foods, Inc., which was founded in 1936 by Don Prudencio Unanue and his wife, Carolina. It remains a family-owned business, with the Unanue family actively involved in its operations. Goya is known for its wide range of Hispanic food products and has become one of the largest Latin American food brands in the United States.
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