The Disasters of War - Francisco Jose De Goya - Dover Fine Art, History of Art

The Disasters of War by Francisco Jose De Goya, with Philip Hofer, presents a visual indictment of the horrors of war. This Dover Fine Art, History of Art paperback reproduces 83 prints, with captions reprinted in new English translations alongside the original title page and preface.

Key details

• Authors: Francisco Jose De Goya and Philip Hofer
• Series: Dover Fine Art, History of Art
• Format: Paperback
• Pages: 112
• Publisher: Dover Publications Inc
• ISBN: 9780486218724

Synopsis

Modelled on the Spanish insurrection of 1808, the Peninsular War and the famine that followed, this collection sets out a stark record of conflict and its consequences. Across 83 prints, the miseries of war are shown with graphic directness, while the accompanying captions sharpen the work’s intent.

Alongside the images, the book includes veiled attacks on various people, the Church and the State, and reprints the original title page and preface. A focused volume for readers interested in art in a general context and the historical record carried through printmaking.

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