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The Horrors of War:  To The Cemetery, by Francisco Goya, 1815

The Horrors of War: To The Cemetery

Francisco Goya

1815

From the collection of Cleveland Museum of Art

Dominant colour

Overview

The Horrors of War: To The Cemetery 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

In this painting, a group of people are shown carrying a body to a cemetery. The scene is set against a somber backdrop, with the figures dressed in dark clothing. The artist's use of dark colors and bold brushstrokes creates a sense of drama and tension. The figures are arranged in a dynamic composition, with the body being carried by two men in the center of the image. The artist's use of chiaroscuro creates a sense of depth and volume in the scene. This painting is a powerful example of the Romanticism movement, which emphasized emotion and drama in art. The Cleveland Museum of Art holds this work.

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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