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Signature of Francisco Goya

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A reproduction of Francisco Goya's autograph signature, used to recognize and authenticate his documents and works.

This is Goya's own handwritten signature, used to authenticate documents and works attributed to him.

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Black ink line drawing of a handwritten autograph signature on white background. Reads 'To Joan' or similar with 'Goya' below, followed by a looping flourish beneath the name.
Autograph signature of Francisco Goya.

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What it is

This image shows the autograph signature of Francisco Goya, reproduced as a simple black ink line drawing. It records how Goya wrote his own name by hand.

Why it matters

Signatures like this help historians and archivists confirm which letters, documents and artworks are genuinely by Goya. Comparing signatures across different documents is one basic tool used to verify authorship of unsigned or disputed works.

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  • What does the flourish beneath the signature suggest about Goya's personality or habits?
  • Why is a signature useful evidence, but not enough by itself, to prove authorship of a document?
  • How might a signature change over a person's lifetime?

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