\paperw19995 \margr0\margl0 \plain \fs20 \f1 The embittered and disillusioned expression on the painterÆs face sums up the difficult life that Francisco de Goya led. He
is portrayed in this picture at the approximate age of sixty-nine. This gloomy image that is predominated by black is characteristic of the works painted by the Spanish artist toward the end of his career.
