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.
Kunstenaar
Britische Grafik 1796–1803
Datering
1799
Soort
Prent
Techniek
color mezzotint with hand coloring and varnish on wove paper
Afmetingen
57,9 × 40,6 cm
Collectie
National Gallery of Art, Washington
Licentie
Publiek domein, CC0

Beeldbeschrijving

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