Artwork
The Horrors of War: They Don't Like It
The Horrors of War: They Don't Like It 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 Don't Like It is an etching by Francisco de Goya, created around 1815. It is a print that depicts a violent scene and is held at The Cleveland Museum of Art.
Subject & Meaning
The etching shows a chaotic struggle between a cloaked figure wielding a sword and a woman clutching a child. The title suggests that the work is a commentary on the brutality of war.
Technique & Style
Goya's use of strong black lines and minimal shading creates a sense of tension and movement, evoking the immediacy of a sketch. The bold lines convey a dramatic and emotional scene.
Context
Goya's work is associated with Romanticism, an artistic movement that emphasized drama and emotion. Artists of this movement used intense and expressive imagery to convey powerful feelings and ideas.
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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