Artwork
The Horrors of War: Cartloads to the Cemetery
The Horrors of War: Cartloads to the Cemetery is a print by the Romanticist artist Francisco de Goya. It dates from 1815 and is held in the collection of the Cleveland Museum of Art.
- Accession no.
- 1922.580
- Credit line
- Dudley P. Allen Fund
About this work
Overview
The print 'The Horrors of War: Cartloads to the Cemetery' is a work by Francisco de Goya, created around 1815. It is a print held in The Cleveland Museum of Art's collection.
Subject & Meaning
The scene depicts a chaotic and somber moment where figures are loading bodies into a wagon, suggesting the devastating consequences of war. The title implies a grim reality of mass burials, underscoring the brutality of conflict.
Technique & Style
Goya's use of rough, sketchy lines and heavy shadows creates a raw and unsettling atmosphere, emphasizing the emotional intensity of the scene. The dark and grimy tone is accentuated by the dimly lit background, featuring a building and a pile of dirt.
Artist & collection
Artist
Francisco José de Goya y Lucientes was a Spanish romantic painter and printmaker.
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