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.
Artwork Details
- Date
- 1791
- Medium
- hand-colored etching and aquatint
- Dimensions
- 4405 × 3477 px
- Public Domain
- Yes
- Museum Record
- View original