Artwork
The Horrors of War: Bury Them and Keep Quiet
The Horrors of War: Bury Them and Keep Quiet is a print by the Romanticist artist Francisco Goya. It dates from 1815 and is held in the collection of the Cleveland Museum of Art.
About this work
Overview
The Horrors of War: Bury Them and Keep Quiet is a print by Francisco de Goya, created in 1815. It is a black-and-white work held at The Cleveland Museum of Art.
Subject & Meaning
The print depicts two men guiding sheep across a river, using rough, sketchy lines. The title 'Entierra y callar' ('Bury them and keep quiet') implies a deeper meaning, likely a commentary on the concealment of death in war.
Technique & Style
The scene is characterized by simple, old-fashioned clothing and struggling sheep, rendered with unrefined lines and lacking smooth shading or detail.
Context
This work is associated with Romanticism, an art movement that expressed intense emotions and explored painful truths.
Artist & collection
Artist
Francisco José de Goya y Lucientes (; Spanish: ; 30 March 1746 – 16 April 1828) was a Spanish romantic painter and printmaker.
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