Artwork

The Horrors of War: This Too

The Horrors of War:  This Too, by Francisco Goya, 1815
The Horrors of War:  This Too, by Francisco Goya, 1815

The Horrors of War: This 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: This Too is a print by Francisco de Goya, created in 1815. It is a work of history painting held at The Cleveland Museum of Art.

Subject & Meaning

The print depicts a chaotic scene with figures in old-fashioned clothing, conveying a sense of panic and movement. The title suggests a connection to the brutality of war.

Technique & Style

Goya employed quick, rough strokes and dark lines to capture the intensity of the scene. The print's expressive qualities are characteristic of Romanticism, a style that emphasizes strong emotions.

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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