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William Kneass

House on Fire

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House on Fire

William Kneass

House on Fire

William Kneass

House on Fire

n.d.

Physical Qualities Etching and engraving, 105 × 229 mm. (4 1/8 × 9 in.)
Credit Line Garrett Collection
Object Number 1946.112.12402

Markings: CM: Claghorn

Artist

William Kneass

American, 1780 - 1840

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ALRIGHT, ALRIGHT, I'M COMING - ONE WOULD THINK THE HOUSE WAS ON FIRE! - ENOUGH ABOUT YOUR FIRE!... I'M FREEZING. FOR TWO HOURS I'VE BEEN POUNDING ON THE DOOR. -(ASIDE) THAT WILL TEACH YOU NEXT TIME, NOT TO GIVE A TIP!
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Alright, alright, I'm coming - one would think the house was on fire! - Enough about your fire!... I'm freezing. For two hours I've been pounding on the door. -(aside) that will teach you next time, not to give a tip!
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