Artwork
The Horrors of War: The Consequences
The Horrors of War: The Consequences 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: The Consequences, a print by Francisco de Goya circa 1815, depicts a devastating war scene emphasizing the brutal aftermath of conflict.
Subject & Meaning
The print conveys the dire consequences of war through a chaotic, gruesome scene of entangled corpses, shattered weaponry, and scavenging birds, underscored by a foreboding, stormy sky.
Technique & Style
Goya employed rough, sketchy lines to evoke a sense of urgent horror, prioritizing the raw, grim reality of suffering over aesthetic beauty, aligning with the expressive intensity of Romanticism.
History & Provenance
Created around 1815, the work is now part of The Cleveland Museum of Art's collection.
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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