Artwork
The Horrors of War: These Too
The Horrors of War: These Too 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: These Too is a history painting by Francisco de Goya, dated circa 1815, now part of the collection at The Cleveland Museum of Art.
Subject & Meaning
The painting portrays a chaotic, despair-filled interior scene where figures in antiquated attire are variously lying, standing, or sitting amidst disarray, conveying the devastating impact of war.
Technique & Style
Executed in a predominantly dark, muted palette, the work features bold, expressive brushstrokes that imbue the scene with dynamic energy, characteristic of the Romantic movement.
History & Provenance
Created around 1815 by Goya, the painting's history prior to its acquisition by The Cleveland Museum of Art is not detailed here.
Context
Emerging during a period marked by European conflict, the painting reflects Goya's engagement with the human cost of war, a common theme in his oeuvre.
Legacy
The work stands as a significant example of Romantic-era art addressing war's atrocities, influencing subsequent artistic explorations of conflict and human suffering.
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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The Horrors of War: They Make Use of Them
The Horrors of War: The Same Elsewhere
The Horrors of War: I Saw It
The Horrors of War: Even Worse