Artwork
The Horrors of War: It Always Happens
The Horrors of War: It Always Happens 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: It Always Happens 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 war scene, with a group of people in the foreground, some dead or dying, and indistinct horses and figures in the background, conveying violence and destruction.
Technique & Style
Goya's use of dark colors and bold brushstrokes creates a sense of chaos. The foreground figures are detailed, while the background is more impressionistic, giving the print depth and perspective.
Context
This work is associated with the Romanticism movement, which emphasized intense emotions and expressive representation.
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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