Artwork
The Horrors of War: It Will Be the Same
The Horrors of War: It Will Be the Same 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.
- 1922.537
- Credit line
- Dudley P. Allen Fund
About this work
Overview
The Horrors of War: It Will Be the Same is a print by Francisco de Goya, created around 1815. It is a black-and-white etching held at The Cleveland Museum of Art.
Subject & Meaning
The print depicts a chaotic war scene where four men in rough attire fight over a fallen soldier's clothes or weapons. The title suggests the cruelty of war is repetitive, implying a commentary on the cyclical nature of violence.
Technique & Style
Goya employed strong contrasts between light and dark, using chiaroscuro to create a sense of urgency and rawness. The stark lighting results in deep shadows and grim facial expressions, adding to the overall intensity of the scene.
Artist & collection
Artist
Francisco José de Goya y Lucientes was a Spanish romantic painter and printmaker.
