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Birth
He born in Fuendetodos, Zaragoza. In a family of medium social position. -
First steps in painting
He begins his apprenticeship with the painter José Martínez Luján. -
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Trip to Italy
Travelled to Italy. -
Wedding
He married Josefa Bayeu, sister of Francisco Bayeu, his teacher. -
Important work
He began his work as a cardmaker at the Royal Tapestry Factory. -
Academy
Entered the Royal Academy of San Fernando. -
Carlos IV
Carlos IV is appointed camera painter. -
Deaf
He goes deaf after suffering a long illness. -
Portrays
Painted the family of Carlos IV and the Duchess of Alba. -
Palafox Zaragoza
Joins general Palafox in Zaragoza and initiates the series of engravings. The disasters of the war. -
Josefa Bayeu dies
Josefa Bayeu dies. He initiates relations with Leocadia Weis, his housekeeper. -
The burden of the Mamluks
Painted the burden of the Mamluks in the Puerta del Sol in Madrid and the executions of May 3 on the mountain of Prince Pio in Madrid. -
He retires
He retires in «La Quinta del Sordo» and begins the series of so-called «black paintings». -
Dies in Bordeaux
Dies in Bordeaux due to an attack of apoplexy.
