Even Worse 18th-19th century

Editor: Here's Goya's etching, "Even Worse." It’s just… a pile of bodies. The loose lines almost make it more disturbing. What's the historical context here? Curator: Goya created this series, *The Disasters of War*, in response to the Peninsular War. Notice the way he uses aquatint to create these stark contrasts. How do you think that serves the piece's message? Editor: It definitely makes it more brutal. It's like there's nowhere to hide, no soft edges. Curator: Exactly. He's stripping away any romanticism of war, revealing its devastating effects on the Spanish people. Think about the role of art as a social commentator during this period. Editor: It's powerful to see art used to expose these harsh realities, rather than glorify battles. Curator: Indeed. Goya challenges us to confront the uncomfortable truths about conflict and its impact on society.