Artwork
The Horrors of War: The Women Give Courage
The Horrors of War: The Women Give Courage 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.
- 1922.520
- Credit line
- Dudley P. Allen Fund
About this work
Overview
The Horrors of War: The Women Give Courage is a print by Francisco de Goya, created around 1815. It is part of The Cleveland Museum of Art's collection.
Subject & Meaning
The print depicts three women huddled together in a turbulent landscape, one holding a lantern, another clutching a child, and the third leaning on a staff. Their exhausted and tense bodies suggest they are fleeing or surviving a chaotic situation, hinted at by the title's reference to war.
Technique & Style
Goya employed strong contrasts between light and dark to create a dramatic atmosphere, emphasizing the emotional intensity of the scene. The blurred faces and tense bodies of the women add to the overall sense of turmoil.
Artist & collection
Artist
Francisco José de Goya y Lucientes was a Spanish romantic painter and printmaker.
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