Out hunting for teeth 1799

"Out hunting for teeth," an etching from Francisco Goya's "The Disasters of War" series, portrays the brutality of conflict. The print depicts a woman desperately pulling at a man's hair, while he stands on a platform, possibly about to be executed. This etching, created in 1799, reflects Goya's critical view of the Peninsular War, showcasing the gruesome reality of violence and its impact on innocent lives. Its dark and graphic nature conveys the artist's deep concern for the human cost of war, making it a powerful testament to the suffering caused by conflict.