The Bell Inn
The Met
Artist: George Morland(British, London 1763–1804 London)
Date: late 1780s
Department: European Paintings
Classification: Paintings
Medium: Oil on canvas
Dimensions: 20 1/2 x 26 1/4 in. (52.1 x 66.7 cm)
Credit Line: Bequest of Collis P. Huntington, 1900
Visual Descriptions
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Brief Description
A group of figures and dogs gathered outside a thatched-roof cottage, a well, and trees
Detailed Description
A rural scene with a group of figures gathered outside a thatched-roof cottage. The sky above is light blue with large, fluffy white and gray clouds. Dense green and brown trees cover the background and the left side of the image, extending behind the cottage.On the right, a two-story cottage with white plaster walls and a thick, mossy brown thatched roof dominates the midground. A brick chimney rises from the roof on the right side. Two windows are visible on the front, one open with a white cloth hanging from it. A rustic wooden fence stands to the right of the cottage.In the center, a group of approximately seven figures, dressed in clothing in various styles, are gathered. Some stand near the cottage entrance, while others are closer to a stone well on the left. One figure sits on a bench outside the cottage with a dog at their feet. Another figure stands near the well, holding a staff. A dark square sign with a light-colored face hangs from a wooden post between the cottage and a large hay bale.To the left, a stone well with a wooden bucket mechanism is visible next to a large, golden hay bale. A fallen, gnarled tree trunk lies across the dirt path in the foreground. Further to the right in the foreground, two small dogs are playing on the ground. The ground is a mix of dirt, grass, and small rocks.
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