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The Horrors of War:  Thanks To The Millet, by Francisco Goya, 1815

The Horrors of War: Thanks To The Millet

Francisco Goya

1815

From the collection of Cleveland Museum of Art

Dominant colour

Overview

The Horrors of War: Thanks To The Millet 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

The painting shows a dark and intense scene of war. It's interesting because Goya created it during a time of turmoil in Spain. He was known for using his art to express his feelings about the war and its effects on people. Check out the technique of chiaroscuro to learn more about how artists like Goya use contrast to create dramatic effects.

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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