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.
Artwork Details
- Date
- 1799
- Medium
- color mezzotint with hand coloring and varnish on wove paper
- Dimensions
- 3146 × 5138 px
- Public Domain
- Yes
- Museum Record
- View original