Mob 1814

"Mob" is one of the 80 prints that make up Francisco de Goya's "The Disasters of War" series, which are often considered one of the first modern art masterpieces to directly critique the horrors of war. Created in 1814, the print, which uses etching and aquatint techniques, depicts the brutality of the Napoleonic Wars in Spain, with a mob attacking a helpless individual lying on the ground. Goya's work conveys a sense of chaos and violence, with sharp lines and stark contrasts to expose the dark realities of the conflict and criticize the brutality of war.