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A View of the Plundering and Burning of the City of Grimross

Thomas Davies

1758

unspecified

From the collection of National Gallery of Canada

Rococo painting 18th Century

Dominant colour

A View of the Plundering and Burning of the City of Grimross is a 1758 unspecified by Thomas Davies, a Rococo painting work, held at National Gallery of Canada.

Who painted this?: Thomas Davies
When & what style?: 1758 · Rococo painting
Where can I see it?: National Gallery of Canada

About this work

The painting depicts a dramatic scene of a city engulfed in flames, with smoke billowing into the sky. In the foreground, several boats are visible on the water, some with people on board. The cityscape is dominated by burning buildings, with flames and smoke rising from the structures. In the distance, a wall or fortification can be seen, with what appears to be a flag flying above it. The overall atmosphere of the painting is one of chaos and destruction. The painting's use of light and shadow adds depth and drama to the scene, drawing the viewer's eye to the heart of the action. Next, explore the work of artist Thomas Davies.

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Thomas Davies

Thomas Davies FRS FLS (c. 1737 – 16 March 1812) was a British Army officer, artist, and naturalist. He was born c. 1737 in Shooter's Hill (London), England and died 16 March 1812 in Blackheath (London). He rose to the…

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