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.
Artista
Britische Grafik 1796–1803
Datazione
1799
Tipologia
Stampa
Tecnica
color mezzotint with hand coloring and varnish on wove paper
Dimensioni
57,9 × 40,6 cm
Collezione
National Gallery of Art, Washington
Licenza
Pubblico dominio, CC0

Descrizione dell’immagine

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