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Michael Armitage:

His willingness to work freely and expressively resulted in some of the most powerful and innovative works of art in history.

Today they have a dedicated room at the Museo del Prado, which is always worth a visit whenever you are in Madrid.

"Atropos," features the Greek Fate who cuts the thread of life. Goya's loose and fluid brushstrokes create a sense of movement and urgency, capturing the tension and drama of this moment.

"Witches' Sabbath" is an eerie and fantastical painting that showcases Goya's interest in the occult and macabre. I've spent a lot of time just looking at all the different facial expression on this piece.

In "The Pilgrimage to San Isidro," Goya defies traditional rules of perspective and composition to create a chaotic and frenzied scene. This shows his willingness to push boundaries and experiment with form.

"The Dog" showcases Goya's bold and experimental approach to art. The loose strokes suggest movement and energy, creating a vivid and memorable image with a very unique composition for that time.

They were created without any preliminary sketches or planning, allowing Goya to work instinctively and without limitations. This resulted in a collection of personal and unique works of art.

Goya's use of light and dark in these paintings is incredibly skillful, and his brushstrokes are fluid and spontaneous. He captured intense emotions and drama in these works without any commercial purpose or constraints.

Francisco de Goya's Black Paintings are one of my favorite historical painting series of 14 works that he made for himself on the walls of his house. What makes them stand out to me is Goya's unique painterly style, which is very free and expressive for this time.

Schiele strokes are something else.

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