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The Horrors of War: They Do Not Arrive In Time

The Horrors of War:  They Do Not Arrive In Time, by Francisco Goya, 1815
The Horrors of War:  They Do Not Arrive In Time, by Francisco Goya, 1815

The Horrors of War: They Do Not Arrive In Time 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: They Do Not Arrive In Time is a print by Francisco de Goya, created around 1815. It is a black-and-white work held at The Cleveland Museum of Art.

Subject & Meaning

The print depicts a dramatic scene outside a building, where a woman lies on the ground with a child. Nearby figures display worry and desperation. The accompanying text, 'No llegan a tiempo,' translates to 'they don't arrive in time,' suggesting a narrative of urgency and possibly, the consequences of delayed aid.

Technique & Style

Goya employed strong chiaroscuro, contrasting light and shadow to convey a sense of urgency. The figures' expressions and body language are rendered to evoke fear and desperation, contributing to the overall dramatic effect of the scene.

Artist & collection

Portrait of Francisco Goya

Artist

Francisco Goya

Francisco José de Goya y Lucientes (; Spanish: ; 30 March 1746 – 16 April 1828) was a Spanish romantic painter and printmaker.

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