Artwork
The Horrors of War: The Women Give Courage
The Horrors of War: The Women Give Courage 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 Women Give Courage is a print by Francisco de Goya, created around 1815. It is part of The Cleveland Museum of Art's collection.
Subject & Meaning
The print depicts three women huddled together in a turbulent landscape, one holding a lantern, another clutching a child, and the third leaning on a staff. Their exhausted and tense bodies suggest they are fleeing or surviving a chaotic situation, hinted at by the title's reference to war.
Technique & Style
Goya employed strong contrasts between light and dark to create a dramatic atmosphere, emphasizing the emotional intensity of the scene. The blurred faces and tense bodies of the women add to the overall sense of turmoil.
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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