Artwork
The Horrors of War: Ravages of War
The Horrors of War: Ravages of War 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.
- 1922.546
- Credit line
- Dudley P. Allen Fund
About this work
Overview
The Horrors of War: Ravages of War is a print by Francisco de Goya, created in 1815. It is a black-and-white work held at The Cleveland Museum of Art.
Subject & Meaning
The print depicts a chaotic battle scene with a horseman wielding a sword amidst struggling figures and scattered bodies. The title 'Estragos de la guerra' (The Horrors of War) indicates it is part of a series exploring war's brutality, rather than a specific battle.
Technique & Style
Goya employed strong contrasts between light and shadow to convey a sense of urgency. The dark, disordered background with a broken cart and bodies adds to the chaotic atmosphere.
Artist & collection
Artist
Francisco José de Goya y Lucientes was a Spanish romantic painter and printmaker.
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