Going To Market Collection

Market Place, Llanrwst, c. 1797 (pen & black ink and w/c on paper)
MAN276857 Market Place, Llanrwst, c.1797 (pen & black ink and w/c on paper) by Rowlandson, Thomas (1756-1827); Manchester Art Gallery, UK; © Manchester Art Gallery

Going to Market, (pen and brown ink and watercolour heightened with white)
652041 Going to Market, (pen and brown ink and watercolour heightened with white) by Sandby, Paul (1725-1809); 29.2x47.3 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: Going to Market. Paul Sandby (1725-1809)

A Peasant Family Going to Market, (black and white chalk, stump
651831 A Peasant Family Going to Market, (black and white chalk, stump, grey and brown wash extensively he) by Gainsborough

Cheese sellers from the Tarbes region, c. 1840 (colour engraving)
CHT218513 Cheese sellers from the Tarbes region, c.1840 (colour engraving) by French School, (19th century); Bibliotheque des Arts Decoratifs, Paris, France; eArchives Charmet; French

Crees Coming in to Trade (w / c on paper)
FIN161469 Crees Coming in to Trade (w/c on paper) by Russell, Charles Marion (1865-1926); 50.2x71.8 cm; Private Collection; David Findlay Jr Fine Art, NYC, USA; American, out of copyright

Monks engaged in agriculture, from Science and Literature in the Middle Ages
KW315667 Monks engaged in agriculture, from Science and Literature in the Middle Ages by Paul Lacroix (1806-84) published London 1878 (litho) by French School

Hercules and the Waggoner, illustration from Babys Own Aesop, engraved
KW308684 Hercules and the Waggoner, illustration from Babys Own Aesop, engraved and printed by Edmund Evans, London, published c.1920 (colour litho) by Crane

Paying the Toll on a Bridge, from Le Moyen Age et La Renaissance by Paul Lacroix
KW260658 Paying the Toll on a Bridge, from Le Moyen Age et La Renaissance by Paul Lacroix (1806-84) published 1847 (litho) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; Ken Welsh; French

Otsu, illustration from Fifty Three Stations of the Tokaido Road, pub. by Takenouchi Magohachi, c
BAL107982 Otsu, illustration from Fifty Three Stations of the Tokaido Road, pub. by Takenouchi Magohachi, c.1831-4 (coloured woodblock) by Hiroshige

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Step back in time as we journey to the bustling Market Place of Llanrwst, c. 1797, where a family prepares for a day of trading with their fresh produce in hand. Witness the intricate details of a pen and black ink and watercolor scene, capturing the essence of rural life. Meanwhile, in a different era and locale, a peasant family sets off on foot with their goods in Going to Market, a beautiful pen and brown ink and watercolor heightened with white masterpiece from the same period. Fast forward to the 1840s, and we find ourselves amidst the vibrant colors and energy of the Cheese sellers from the Tarbes region. This captivating color engraving showcases the dynamic atmosphere of marketplaces during this time. As the day wears on, our traders return home in the tranquil oil on canvas painting, Return from the Market. Monks engaged in agriculture, as depicted in Science and Literature in the Middle Ages, remind us of the importance of self-sufficiency and community in market economies. The classic tale of Hercules and the Waggoner, illustrated in Babys Own Aesop, teaches valuable lessons about perseverance and the rewards of hard work – qualities essential for successful market traders. Paying the toll on a Bridge, from Le Moyen Age et La Renaissance by Paul Lacroix, highlights the logistical challenges of traveling long distances to sell goods. Lastly, the captivating illustration from Fifty Three Stations of the Tokaido Road, pub. By Takenouchi Magohachi, c. 1831-4, showcases the diverse array of people and cultures that came together in the bustling marketplaces of Japan.