Artwork
The Horrors of War: The Worst is to Beg
The Horrors of War: The Worst is to Beg 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.
- 1922.571
- Credit line
- Dudley P. Allen Fund
About this work
Overview
The Horrors of War: The Worst is to Beg is a print by Francisco de Goya, created around 1815, and is now held at The Cleveland Museum of Art.
Subject & Meaning
The print depicts a somber scene of people in distress, centered around a woman in a long white dress, surrounded by others who appear to be begging or in despair, conveying a sense of desperation and hopelessness.
Technique & Style
Goya's use of chiaroscuro creates a dark and foreboding atmosphere, adding depth and contrast to the scene and highlighting the emotions and struggles of the subjects.
Artist & collection
Artist
Francisco José de Goya y Lucientes was a Spanish romantic painter and printmaker.
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