The Burning of the Theatre in Richmond, Virginia

Amerikanische Grafik 1765–1814, 1812

This is a painting of a theater fire. The image depicts a scene of chaos and flames as a building labeled as a theater is engulfed in fire. The fire consumes the structure, with large flames and smoke billowing into the sky. The foreground of the image shows a crowd amidst the blaze. The composition and style suggest an approach to capturing catastrophic events with detailed figures and lighting. This is in the style of historical engravings or lithographs from the early 19th century, often used to document significant events of the time.
Kunstenaar
Amerikanische Grafik 1765–1814
Datering
1812
Soort
Prent
Techniek
hand-colored etching and aquatint on wove paper mounted to heavy wove paper
Afmetingen
27,78 × 37,15 cm
Collectie
National Gallery of Art, Washington
Licentie
Publiek domein, CC0

Beeldbeschrijving

This is a painting of a theater fire. The image depicts a scene of chaos and flames as a building labeled as a theater is engulfed in fire. The fire consumes the structure, with large flames and smoke billowing into the sky. The foreground of the image shows a crowd amidst the blaze. The composition and style suggest an approach to capturing catastrophic events with detailed figures and lighting. This is in the style of historical engravings or lithographs from the early 19th century, often used to document significant events of the time.

Amerikanische Grafik 1765–1814