1815
From the collection of Cleveland Museum of Art
The Horrors of War: Why? is a 1815 by Francisco Goya, a Romanticism work, held at Cleveland Museum of Art.
This painting shows a group of men in white uniforms, gathered around a man in dark clothing. One of the men in white is holding a large bird, possibly a vulture or an eagle, by its legs. The men are standing in a field or a clearing, with trees visible in the background. The scene appears to be one of violence or chaos, with the men in white seemingly attacking or overpowering the man in dark clothing. The use of dark colors and bold brushstrokes adds to the sense of drama and tension in the scene. This painting is a powerful example of Romanticism, a movement that emphasized emotion and individualism. To learn more about this style and its influence on art, explore the works of Francisco de Goya, a leading figure in the Romantic movement.
Francisco José de Goya y Lucientes (; Spanish: ; 30 March 1746 – 16 April 1828) was a Spanish romantic painter and printmaker.
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