1815
From the collection of Cleveland Museum of Art
The Horrors of War: This Is Bad is a 1815 by Francisco Goya, a Romanticism work, held at Cleveland Museum of Art.
This painting shows a chaotic scene with four men in the foreground. One man is kneeling on the ground, while another man is standing over him, holding a sword. The other two men are standing behind them, looking on. The scene is depicted in dark, muted colors, with a focus on the dramatic lighting and shadows. The painting's use of chiaroscuro creates a sense of tension and drama, drawing the viewer's eye to the central figures. The artist's use of bold brushstrokes and vivid colors adds to the overall sense of energy and emotion. If you're interested in learning more about the Romantic movement, which this painting is a part of, you might want to check out the works of Francisco de Goya, the artist who created this piece.
Francisco José de Goya y Lucientes (; Spanish: ; 30 March 1746 – 16 April 1828) was a Spanish romantic painter and printmaker.
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