A Cottage on Fire

Britische Grafik 1796–1803, 1799

The image shows a cottage on fire, with a group of figures trying to fetch water nearby. The brushstrokes are dynamic, emphasizing the fire's movement. The color palette contrasts dark blues and blacks with vibrant oranges and reds. Other structures in the distance hint at a perilous situation.
Artist
Britische Grafik 1796–1803
Date
1799
Type
Print
Medium
color mezzotint with hand coloring and varnish on wove paper
Dimensions
57.9 × 40.6 cm
Collection
National Gallery of Art, Washington
Licence
Public domain, CC0

Image description

The image shows a cottage on fire, with a group of figures trying to fetch water nearby. The brushstrokes are dynamic, emphasizing the fire's movement. The color palette contrasts dark blues and blacks with vibrant oranges and reds. Other structures in the distance hint at a perilous situation.

Britische Grafik 1796–1803