Artwork
The Pedlar
The Pedlar is an oil painting by the Realist artist Frederick Goodall. It dates from 1849 and is held in the collection of the Victoria and Albert Museum.
About this work
Overview
The Pedlar, an 1849 oil painting by English artist Frederick Goodall, captures a everyday scene of rural life, characteristic of the Realist movement.
Subject & Meaning
The painting depicts a pedlar, distinguishable by his dark attire and red hat, engaging with a group of villagers outside a thatched-roof building, conveying a sense of ordinary, communal interaction.
Technique & Style
Goodall employs a warm color palette and thoughtful composition to create an intimate atmosphere, inviting the viewer into the scene.
History & Provenance
Exhibited frequently at the Royal Academy, where Goodall became an Associate and later a full Academician, The Pedlar is now part of the Victoria and Albert Museum's collection.
Artist & collection
Artist
Frederick Goodall (17 September 1822 – 29 July 1904) was an English painter, normally of figure subjects, often on large scale.
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