Artwork
The Horrors of War: What Madness!
The Horrors of War: What Madness! 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: What Madness! is an etching by Francisco de Goya, created in 1815, and is now held at The Cleveland Museum of Art.
Subject & Meaning
The print depicts two men in a dark, chaotic environment, one slumped and possibly injured, with the other holding a lantern that casts a faint light, hinting at the chaos and devastation of war.
Technique & Style
Goya employed chiaroscuro, a technique using strong contrasts between light and dark, to create a sense of urgency and unease, with deep shadows and rough lines adding to the dramatic effect.
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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