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The Horrors of War: Cartloads to the Cemetery

Francisco de Goya

Cleveland Museum of Art

Black and white etching of people around a cart. The image shows a cart with large wheels, and a pile of bodies on it. One body hangs off the side of the cart by a leg, the leg is raised. Three people are on the ground to the right of the cart, two men on the right appear to be pushing the cart. The text "Carretadas al cementerio" is at the bottom of the etching. The background includes a wall with a doorway to the right of the cart. The etching is on a white background. The overall scene depicts a somber and disturbing atmosphere. The title of the work is "The Horrors of War" and the artist is Francisco de Goya.

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1157 × 893 px
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