Artwork
The Horrors of War: Rightly or Wrongly
The Horrors of War: Rightly or Wrongly 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: Rightly or Wrongly is a print by Francisco de Goya, dated to around 1815, and is now held at The Cleveland Museum of Art.
Subject & Meaning
The print depicts a chaotic and violent struggle among men, with a central figure under attack by a sword-wielding assailant, set against a backdrop of further combat and fallen figures, conveying intense conflict.
Technique & Style
Goya's use of dark colors and bold brushstrokes heightens the drama and tension, while his application of chiaroscuro creates depth and dimensionality, drawing the viewer into the action.
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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