Prairie on Fire by Charles Deas. A man on a rearing white horse carries a woman away from an encroaching prairie fire under a dark, lightning-streaked sky.

Prairie on Fire

Charles Deas

1847 · Oil Paint, Canvas

A dramatic and intense mid-19th century depiction of a flight from a prairie fire by Charles Deas.

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Where it works

A bold work with active energy with warm, lived-in color — supports a polished room with depth.

Often works in
Living Room · Library · Study
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Strongest on wider walls where it can anchor the room
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Benefits from light or mid-tone surroundings
Color notes
Charcoal black, Deep burgundy, Rich brown

About the piece

Painted in 1847, this high-drama work by Charles Deas captures the terrifying intensity of the American frontier. A man on a rearing white horse clutches a woman in distress, while an older figure in the background points towards an escape route under a dark, storm-charged sky illuminated by both lightning and the orange glow of the encroaching flames.