Fire!

1948

Rockwell Kent

Associated Names
Rockwell Kent

Artist, American, 1882 - 1971

The image shows a person standing in a firm stance, one foot slightly bent, with their left hand raised towards their mouth. The person has a determined expression, with their mouth open and eyes focused ahead. They have short hair, partially covered by a cap, and are wearing a long-sleeved shirt with rolled-up sleeves, high boots, and loose-fitting trousers. In their right hand, they hold an axe resting on the ground. The background is a textured surface with swirls and shaded areas, suggesting movement, and there are grass and small plants around the person's feet. Deep shadows and dramatic lighting accentuate the pose.
This object’s media is not available for download. Contact us about image usage.

Artwork overview


Artwork history & notes

Bibliography

1975

  • Jones, Dan Burne. The Prints of Rockwell Kent: A Catalogue Raisonné. Chicago: University of Chicago Press, 1975, p. 146, no. 143.

Inscriptions

Inscribed: In pencil: lower left, "Fire!"; lower right, Rockwell Kent

Wikidata ID

Q76551132

You may be interested in

Loading Results