1791
ink
From the collection of National Gallery of Art
The Inn Yard on Fire is a 1791 ink by Thomas Rowlandson, a Romanticism work, held at National Gallery of Art.
This painting shows a chaotic scene of people running around an inn yard on fire. There are many figures, some in nightgowns, others in hats and coats, all scrambling to get away from the flames. Some are carrying objects, like a large mirror or a horse, while others are simply trying to escape. In the foreground, a man in a red coat is being pulled away by another figure, while a woman in a white dress is trying to climb up a ladder. The background is filled with smoke and flames, and the overall atmosphere is one of panic and confusion. The Inn Yard on Fire is a great example of the Romanticism movement, which emphasized emotion and drama in art. To learn more about this style, check out the Romanticism movement.
Thomas Rowlandson (; 13 July 1757 – 21 April 1827) was an English artist and caricaturist of the Georgian Era, noted for his political satire and social observation.
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