The Great Fire of London

Philip James de Loutherbourgca. 1797

Details

Title: The Great Fire of London
Creator: Philippe-Jacques de Loutherbourg, 1740–1812, French, active in Britain (from 1771)
Creator Lifespan: 1740/1812
Creator Nationality: French, active in Britain (from 1771)
Creator Gender: male
Date Created: ca. 1797
Physical Dimensions: 23 5/8 x 32 inches (60 x 81.3 cm)
Subject Keywords: clouds, costume, cradle, boats, rowboats, historical subject, river, cathedral, church, bridge (built work), arch, fire, smoke, people, children, fear, gesture, night, flames, moon
External Link: See this work of art on the Yale Center for British Art website
Medium: Oil on canvas
Repository Name: Yale Center for British Art
Credit Line: Yale Center for British Art, Paul Mellon Collection

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