Artwork
The Horrors of War: What Madness!
The Horrors of War: What Madness! 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.
- 1922.584
- Credit line
- Dudley P. Allen Fund
About this work
Overview
The Horrors of War: What Madness! is an etching by Francisco de Goya, created in 1815, and is now held at The Cleveland Museum of Art.
Subject & Meaning
The print depicts two men in a dark, chaotic environment, one slumped and possibly injured, with the other holding a lantern that casts a faint light, hinting at the chaos and devastation of war.
Technique & Style
Goya employed chiaroscuro, a technique using strong contrasts between light and dark, to create a sense of urgency and unease, with deep shadows and rough lines adding to the dramatic effect.
Artist & collection
Artist
Francisco José de Goya y Lucientes was a Spanish romantic painter and printmaker.
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