An Open Hearth with a Fire 1770

"An Open Hearth with a Fire" is a 1770 watercolor painting by Joseph Wright of Derby. Known for his dramatic use of light, Wright captures the warmth and glow of a fireplace in a dimly lit room. The composition focuses on a single source of light, the fire, which illuminates the surrounding objects and casts long shadows, creating a sense of depth and atmosphere. The painting showcases Wright's signature style, with a focus on the interplay of light and shadow, which helped define the 18th-century British artistic landscape.