The Disasters of War - Francisco Goya

Haunting, macabre, and poignant, the series of 82 etchings by Spanish artist Francisco Goya known as “The Disasters of War” is a powerful reminder of the inhumane consequences of warfare. Goya began working on “The Disasters of War” in 1810. At the age of 62, Goya was suffering from poor health and deafness, but eventually completed his series of etchings in 1820. Sadly, he did not live to see them published, as it took 35 years after his death for them to be reproduced for the public eye. Goya exposed generations of art lovers to the sobering realities of war. Goya is often considered one of the first modern artists and, through his “Disasters of War,” we can understand why—his unflinching commentary on war and morality speaks to us through time, impacting us in the present in ways few artists can. This book is in great clean condition and the artwork is unforgettable. CW: images of death, violence, and war.