Gypsy Encampment with Seated Man Breaking Firewood 1790

George Morland's "Gypsy Encampment with Seated Man Breaking Firewood," painted in 1790, is a quintessential example of the artist's focus on rural life and simple scenes. The painting depicts a group of gypsies gathered in a wooded area, with one man splitting firewood while others tend to a fire and a donkey grazes nearby. Morland's characteristic use of warm, earthy tones and meticulous detail captures the authenticity of everyday life, highlighting the quiet charm of the British countryside.