Artwork
The Horrors of War: These Too
The Horrors of War: These Too 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.
- 1922.541
- Credit line
- Dudley P. Allen Fund
About this work
Overview
The Horrors of War: These Too is a history painting by Francisco de Goya, dated circa 1815, now part of the collection at The Cleveland Museum of Art.
Subject & Meaning
The painting portrays a chaotic, despair-filled interior scene where figures in antiquated attire are variously lying, standing, or sitting amidst disarray, conveying the devastating impact of war.
Technique & Style
Executed in a predominantly dark, muted palette, the work features bold, expressive brushstrokes that imbue the scene with dynamic energy, characteristic of the Romantic movement.
History & Provenance
Created around 1815 by Goya, the painting's history prior to its acquisition by The Cleveland Museum of Art is not detailed here.
Context
Emerging during a period marked by European conflict, the painting reflects Goya's engagement with the human cost of war, a common theme in his oeuvre.
Legacy
The work stands as a significant example of Romantic-era art addressing war's atrocities, influencing subsequent artistic explorations of conflict and human suffering.
Artist & collection
Artist
Francisco José de Goya y Lucientes was a Spanish romantic painter and printmaker.
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