Artwork
The Horrors of War: The Worst is to Beg
The Horrors of War: The Worst is to Beg 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 Worst is to Beg is a print by Francisco de Goya, created around 1815, and is now held at The Cleveland Museum of Art.
Subject & Meaning
The print depicts a somber scene of people in distress, centered around a woman in a long white dress, surrounded by others who appear to be begging or in despair, conveying a sense of desperation and hopelessness.
Technique & Style
Goya's use of chiaroscuro creates a dark and foreboding atmosphere, adding depth and contrast to the scene and highlighting the emotions and struggles of the subjects.
Artist & collection
Artist
Francisco José de Goya y Lucientes (; Spanish: ; 30 March 1746 – 16 April 1828) was a Spanish romantic painter and printmaker.
The Horrors of War: Why?
The Horrors of War: Charity
The Horrors of War: These Too
The Horrors of War: Get them Well and On to the Next
The Horrors of War: This is the Worst of it!
The Horrors of War: Unhappy Mother
The Horrors of War: He Gets Something Out of It.
The Horrors of War: Rabble
The Horrors of War: Rightly or Wrongly
The Horrors of War: Even Worse