Francisco Goya (Spain, 1746-1828) "Lluvia de Toros" (rain of bulls), one of four etchings published by L'Art in 1877, originally part of Goya's "Los Proverbios" series but not included in first edition of 1864 sight: 8 in. x 12.5 in., frame: 17 in. x 21 in.  Francisco Goya was a pioneering Spanish painter and printmaker whose works bridged the transition between the Old Masters and modern art. Known for his bold style and unflinching realism, Goya captured the cultural, political, and social turbulence of his time, creating portraits of the Spanish aristocracy as well as darkly imaginative, satirical works that critiqued corruption and human folly. His most famous series, "Los Caprichos" and "The Disasters of War", reflect the brutality of the Napoleonic invasion of Spain, demonstrating a profound empathy for the oppressed. Goya’s later works, including his haunting "Black Paintings", reveal a deeply introspective and often pessimistic view of humanity, marking him as a forerunner of modernist themes and techniques.