An Outdoor Market

Britische Grafik 1830–1839,

This is a painting of a bustling market scene. The artwork depicts a vibrant marketplace filled with market stalls and numerous gathered figures. Baskets filled with various goods are visible among tents and tables that form the structure of the market. The figures are dressed in period attire. The artist employs soft colors with a delicate balance of lines to provide an impression of the lively and social atmosphere typical of a traditional market.
Artist
Britische Grafik 1830–1839
Type
Drawing
Medium
graphite with watercolor on wove paper
Dimensions
6.8 × 15.8 cm
Collection
National Gallery of Art, Washington
Licence
Public domain, CC0

Image description

This is a painting of a bustling market scene. The artwork depicts a vibrant marketplace filled with market stalls and numerous gathered figures. Baskets filled with various goods are visible among tents and tables that form the structure of the market. The figures are dressed in period attire. The artist employs soft colors with a delicate balance of lines to provide an impression of the lively and social atmosphere typical of a traditional market.

Britische Grafik 1830–1839