Artwork
The Horrors of War: Strange Devotion!
The Horrors of War: Strange Devotion! 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: Strange Devotion! is a print by Francisco de Goya, created in 1815. It is a history painting held at The Cleveland Museum of Art.
Subject & Meaning
The print depicts a chaotic scene with a donkey carrying a cage, surrounded by people, and a dead soldier in the foreground being sniffed by a dog. The title 'Strange Devotion!' suggests a twisted or ironic meaning behind the scene, possibly commenting on the cruelty of war.
Technique & Style
The work is characterized by a tense and dark atmosphere, with rough rendering of rocks and a building in the background. Goya's style in this print is consistent with Romanticism, a movement that often explored dark or dramatic themes.
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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