War Scene
1808 National Museum of Fine Arts, Argentina
About this artwork
An oil on canvas depicting a chaotic military conflict in a desolate landscape. It belongs to the collection of the National Museum of Fine Arts in Buenos Aires.
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This painting reflects Goya's preoccupation with the brutality of the Peninsular War, which began in 1808. Unlike official military commissions of the era that glorified heroism, Goya's work often captured the raw, horrific, and chaotic reality of armed conflict, marking a shift toward more modern, critical depictions of war.
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War Scene
Francisco Goya, 1808
