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The Horrors of War:  It Always Happens, by Francisco Goya, 1815

The Horrors of War: It Always Happens

Francisco Goya

1815

From the collection of Cleveland Museum of Art

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Overview

The Horrors of War: It Always Happens is a 1815 by Francisco Goya, a Romanticism work, held at Cleveland Museum of Art.

Who painted this?
Francisco Goya
When & what style?
1815 · Romanticism
Where can I see it?
Cleveland Museum of Art

About this work

This painting depicts a chaotic scene of war, with a group of people in the foreground, some of whom appear to be dead or dying. In the background, there are horses and other figures, but they are not clearly defined. The overall atmosphere of the painting is one of violence and destruction. The artist's use of dark colors and bold brushstrokes adds to the sense of chaos and disorder. The figures in the foreground are rendered in detail, while the background is more impressionistic, giving the painting a sense of depth and perspective. If you're interested in learning more about this style of painting, you might want to explore the Romanticism movement.

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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