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Man Attending a Fire

Jacques Callot

National Gallery of Art

The image shows a person tending a small fire. The composition features a low horizon separating the sky and earth. In the background, there is a hint of a distant hill or ridge with structures. The style is sketch-like with black lines defining the scene. The lines suggest movement, especially in the smoke and flame. The color scheme is mostly monochrome with earth tones around the fire, set against an off-white background.

Artwork Details

Date
1628
Medium
etching on laid paper
Dimensions
3494 × 2500 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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