Goya, Francisco Jose De

The Disasters of War (Dover Books on Fine Art)

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ISBN 13:
9780486218724
author:
Goya, Francisco Jose De
format:
Paperback
publisher:
Dover Publications Inc.
language:
English
Publication Year:
1968
Pages:
97
Dimensions:
20.3 x 0.6 x 22.9 centimetres (0
Genre:
Individual artists
Condition:
New
Availability:
Item usually sent within 5 working days
£12.46

Description

Francisco Goya's "The Disasters of War" is a powerful visual indictment of war and its horrors, created in response to the Spanish insurrection of 1808 and the resulting Peninsular War with Napoleonic France. The artist's own experiences and those of friends and contemporaries witnessed the bloody conflict and famine in Madrid, which inspired a series of etchings from 1810 to 1820. These etchings, not published until 1863, 35 years after Goya's death, showcase the artist's unique characterizations and sharply drawn scenes. The Dover edition reproduces the second state of the first edition, with 80 prints, plus three additional prints not included in the 1863 edition. The book includes the original title page and preface, as well as new English translations of the bitter, biting captions. This collection provides the most complete representation of Goya's intended work, offering a unique glimpse into the artist's vision and commentary on war and its consequences.

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