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Market Day, 1900 (oil on canvas)
TW427049 Market Day, 1900 (oil on canvas) by Leighton, Edmund Blair (1853-1922); 32x47 cm; Laing Art Gallery, Newcastle-upon-Tyne, UK; (add.info.: A trip to market in days gone by might mean a long journey by rough roads or by river. However, Leighton has taken a romantic approach, dressing the women in elegant clothing. Leightons picture is part of a 19th-century fashion for nostalgic, sentimental scenes of what life might have been like 100 years previously. The old village houses on the bank and the towers of a large church behind convey an impression of idyllic past times. Edmund Leighton painted many pictures of this kind; ); eTyne & Wear Archives & Museums; English, out of copyright
Media ID 22910068
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Market Day, 1900
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is a captivating oil painting by Edmund Blair Leighton that takes us back to a nostalgic era. The scene depicts a bustling market day where women in elegant attire gather on the riverbank, surrounded by an idyllic village backdrop. Leighton's romantic approach transports us to a time when journeys to the market were long and arduous, yet filled with charm. The artist's attention to detail is evident in every brushstroke. The old village houses lining the bank and the towering church in the distance create an atmosphere of tranquility and serenity. Leighton's choice of clothing for the women adds an air of sophistication and elegance to this ordinary daily activity. Leighton was known for his sentimental scenes that captured life as it might have been a century before his time. "Market Day, 1900" exemplifies this trend, evoking feelings of nostalgia for simpler times. This particular artwork is part of Leighton's extensive collection featuring similar themes. It showcases his mastery in capturing historical moments with meticulous precision. As we gaze upon this beautiful print from Fine Art Finder, we are transported back in time, imagining ourselves strolling through this vibrant market alongside these elegantly dressed women. Leighton has truly created a timeless masterpiece that allows us to appreciate both the beauty of art and our shared human history.
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