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.
Artiste
Britische Grafik 1796–1803
Datation
1799
Catégorie
Estampe
Technique
color mezzotint with hand coloring and varnish on wove paper
Dimensions
57,9 × 40,6 cm
Collection
National Gallery of Art, Washington
Licence
Domaine public, CC0

Description de l’image

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