Artwork
The Horrors of War: He Defends Himself Well
The Horrors of War: He Defends Himself Well 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: He Defends Himself Well is a print by Francisco de Goya, created around 1815, and is now held at The Cleveland Museum of Art.
Subject & Meaning
The print depicts a chaotic struggle between dogs and wolves surrounding a smaller animal, possibly a goat or deer. The title 'Se defiende bien' ('He defends himself well') adds a layer of interpretation to the violent scene, suggesting the smaller animal's resilience.
Technique & Style
Goya employed rapid, expressive lines to convey the movement and tension in the scene, creating a dynamic and unsettling atmosphere. The simple background, comprising a few trees and a dark sky, focuses attention on the central conflict.
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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