The Inn Yard on Fire

Thomas Rowlandson, 1791

This is a painting of an inn yard on fire. The scene depicts various characters in frantic activity, showing shock, panic, and urgency. The setting includes an inn with smoke and flames. People are climbing down ladders, grabbing possessions, or being carried. The composition includes disorder and humor, with people in different states of dress and animals adding to the chaos. The use of line work and watercolor creates a lively atmosphere. The style is influenced by Thomas Rowlandson's satirical and humorous depictions of daily life.
Artiste
Thomas Rowlandson
Datation
1791
Catégorie
Estampe
Technique
hand-colored etching and aquatint
Dimensions
35,8 × 45,5 cm
Collection
National Gallery of Art, Washington
Licence
Domaine public, CC0

Description de l’image

This is a painting of an inn yard on fire. The scene depicts various characters in frantic activity, showing shock, panic, and urgency. The setting includes an inn with smoke and flames. People are climbing down ladders, grabbing possessions, or being carried. The composition includes disorder and humor, with people in different states of dress and animals adding to the chaos. The use of line work and watercolor creates a lively atmosphere. The style is influenced by Thomas Rowlandson's satirical and humorous depictions of daily life.

Thomas Rowlandson