Artwork
The Horrors of War: It Will Be the Same
The Horrors of War: It Will Be the Same 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 Will Be the Same is a print by Francisco de Goya, created around 1815. It is a black-and-white etching held at The Cleveland Museum of Art.
Subject & Meaning
The print depicts a chaotic war scene where four men in rough attire fight over a fallen soldier's clothes or weapons. The title suggests the cruelty of war is repetitive, implying a commentary on the cyclical nature of violence.
Technique & Style
Goya employed strong contrasts between light and dark, using chiaroscuro to create a sense of urgency and rawness. The stark lighting results in deep shadows and grim facial expressions, adding to the overall intensity of the scene.
Artist & collection
Artist
Francisco José de Goya y Lucientes (; Spanish: ; 30 March 1746 – 16 April 1828) was a Spanish romantic painter and printmaker.
