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Que valor! (What Courage!)

Francisco Goya

National Gallery of Art

This is a drawing of a cannon and fallen figures. The scene shows a cannon in a barren landscape. The cannon's barrel is central with wheels partly visible. Several figures are seen lying on the ground near the cannon. The art style features strong lines and contrasts, typical of etching techniques, giving a somber and dramatic feel. The composition conveys tension and valor, common in historical or wartime themes.

Artwork Details

Date
published 1863
Medium
etching, aquatint, drypoint, engraving, and burnishing
Dimensions
4704 × 3524 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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