Francisco José de Goya y Lucientes (1746 – 1828)
Francisco Goya (1746-1828): Explore the life & work of Spain's Romantic master. Known for portraits, dark satire & 'Disasters of War'. A pivotal figure in art history.
Palácio Nacional da Ajuda (Lisbon, Portugal)
Experience the breathtaking 19th-century royal interiors and crown jewels of Lisbon's Palácio Nacional da Ajuda, a living palace where history breathes through opulent neoclassical splendor and exquisite Portuguese art.
About this artwork
- Title: The picnic
- Artist: Francisco José de Goya y Lucientes
- Year: 1784
- Format: Square
- Copyright status: Public domain
- Where to see it: Palácio Nacional da Ajuda
- Movement: Romanticism
- Corpus context: baroque legacy , classical tradition
- Keywords: family portrait , goya's 'the picnic , outdoor leisure
- Color hue: Green Spectrum
Quick Facts
- Notable elements or techniques: Loose brushwork, atmospheric perspective
- Subject or theme: Leisure, Social Scene
- Artist: Francisco Goya
- Year: 1788
- Influences:
- Rousseau's 'Emile'
- Shifting social norms
- Artistic style: Genre Painting, Landscape
- Dimensions: 260 × 340 mm


