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Disasters of War: Pl., 3, The Same (Thing), by Francisco Goya, 1812

Disasters of War: Pl., 3, The Same (Thing)

Francisco Goya

1812

From the collection of Cleveland Museum of Art

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Overview

Disasters of War: Pl., 3, The Same (Thing) is a 1812 by Francisco Goya, a Romanticism work, held at Cleveland Museum of Art.

Who painted this?
Francisco Goya
When & what style?
1812 · Romanticism
Where can I see it?
Cleveland Museum of Art

About this work

This black-and-white sketch shows a chaotic fight. A man swings a club wildly, while others scramble on the ground, some holding weapons. The scene looks messy, with tangled limbs and a sense of struggle. The title hints this is part of a series about war’s brutality. The loose, sketchy lines make the scene feel urgent and raw. Want to see more? Check out Romanticism for art that often focused on drama and emotion.

About the artist

Portrait of Francisco Goya
Artist

Francisco Goya

Francisco José de Goya y Lucientes (; Spanish: ; 30 March 1746 – 16 April 1828) was a Spanish romantic painter and printmaker.

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