Artwork
The Horrors of War: Rightly or Wrongly
The Horrors of War: Rightly or Wrongly 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.
- 1922.518
- Credit line
- Dudley P. Allen Fund
About this work
Overview
The Horrors of War: Rightly or Wrongly is a print by Francisco de Goya, dated to around 1815, and is now held at The Cleveland Museum of Art.
Subject & Meaning
The print depicts a chaotic and violent struggle among men, with a central figure under attack by a sword-wielding assailant, set against a backdrop of further combat and fallen figures, conveying intense conflict.
Technique & Style
Goya's use of dark colors and bold brushstrokes heightens the drama and tension, while his application of chiaroscuro creates depth and dimensionality, drawing the viewer into the action.
Artist & collection
Artist
Francisco José de Goya y Lucientes was a Spanish romantic painter and printmaker.
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