Artwork
The Horrors of War: Strange Devotion!
The Horrors of War: Strange Devotion! 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.
- 1922.582
- Credit line
- Dudley P. Allen Fund
About this work
Overview
The Horrors of War: Strange Devotion! is a print by Francisco de Goya, created in 1815. It is a history painting held at The Cleveland Museum of Art.
Subject & Meaning
The print depicts a chaotic scene with a donkey carrying a cage, surrounded by people, and a dead soldier in the foreground being sniffed by a dog. The title 'Strange Devotion!' suggests a twisted or ironic meaning behind the scene, possibly commenting on the cruelty of war.
Technique & Style
The work is characterized by a tense and dark atmosphere, with rough rendering of rocks and a building in the background. Goya's style in this print is consistent with Romanticism, a movement that often explored dark or dramatic themes.
Artist & collection
Artist
Francisco José de Goya y Lucientes was a Spanish romantic painter and printmaker.
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