Appeals are in vain, plate 54 from The Disasters of War by Francisco de Goya

Appeals are in vain, plate 54 from The Disasters of War Possibly 1812 - 1863

drawing, print, etching, paper

pencil drawn

drawing

amateur sketch

light pencil work

print

etching

pencil sketch

war

old engraving style

paper

ink drawing experimentation

pen-ink sketch

pencil work

watercolour illustration

watercolor

"Appeals are in Vain" (1812-1863) is an etching from Francisco Goya's "The Disasters of War." Depicting the horrors of the Peninsular War, this print showcases a stark scene of defeat. A group of exhausted and injured men lie piled atop a wall, their expressions of despair etched in Goya's masterful use of line and shadow. The single figure standing, possibly a soldier, offers no comfort, emphasizing the hopelessness of the situation. This print is a powerful indictment of war's brutality and its enduring impact.