Inside of a Country Alehouse c. 1797

"Inside of a Country Alehouse" is an aquatint print by William Ward, created around 1797. It depicts a scene of rural life in England, with a group of people gathered in a country alehouse. The central figure is a man in a brown coat, holding a dead hare. He is surrounded by a group of men, women, and children, including a young girl serving a drink. The artist captures the warmth and intimacy of the scene, highlighting the social interactions and the simple pleasures of everyday life in the countryside. The print is currently housed at the Art Institute of Chicago.