Fireplace in the Gatehouse, Kennelworth, Warwickshire

Fireplace in the Gatehouse, Kennelworth, Warwickshire

Joseph Nash

1849

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From the collection of National Gallery of Art

About this work

This room looks like a cozy but messy old study. A woman in a white dress stands near a cradle, gesturing toward a boy in armor who’s pointing a toy gun. A man in a red cloak slumps by a table, while another huntsman leans against the wall. The fireplace roars, with a deer head mounted above it and antlers on the walls. Weapons and a dog lie scattered on the floor. The words *"Foy Broke Loyal"* are carved over the fireplace—maybe a family motto or inside joke. The room feels lived-in, with rich wood paneling and a window letting in dim light. Want to know more? Check out lithography to see how this print was made.

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