Artwork
The Horrors of War: Ravages of War
The Horrors of War: Ravages of War 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: Ravages of War 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 a chaotic battle scene with a horseman wielding a sword amidst struggling figures and scattered bodies. The title 'Estragos de la guerra' (The Horrors of War) indicates it is part of a series exploring war's brutality, rather than a specific battle.
Technique & Style
Goya employed strong contrasts between light and shadow to convey a sense of urgency. The dark, disordered background with a broken cart and bodies adds to the chaotic atmosphere.
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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