Panoramic view of the conflagration. The artist may have been an eye witness to the Fire as it is an entirely accurate record of the scene on the night of 4 September 1666. The viewpoint is unusual, but the best and safest for the artist.
More information
Title of artwork, date
The Great Fire of London, 1666
Date supported
1957
Medium and material
Oil on oak
Dimensions
91 x 160 cm
Grant
750
Total cost
2000
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