Who painted The Corn Market, Tangier?

The Corn Market, Tangier was painted by Edward Angelo Goodall in 1880.

Where can I see The Corn Market, Tangier?

The Corn Market, Tangier is held by Victoria and Albert Museum.

What movement is The Corn Market, Tangier?

The Corn Market, Tangier is associated with Impressionism.

Artwork

The Corn Market, Tangier

Edward Angelo Goodall , 1880

The Corn Market, Tangier is a watercolor work on paper by the Impressionist artist Edward Angelo Goodall. It dates from 1880 and is held in the collection of the Victoria and Albert Museum.

About this work

Overview

The Corn Market, Tangier is a watercolour piece created by Edward Angelo Goodall in 1880, depicting a vibrant outdoor market scene in Tangier.

Subject & Meaning

The artwork focuses on everyday life in a Tangier corn market, showing people engaged in mundane activities amidst traditional architecture, emphasizing the ordinary over the grandiose.

Technique & Style

Goodall employed soft brushstrokes to evoke a sense of warmth and capture the interplay of light and shadows, contributing to the scene's lived-in atmosphere.

History & Provenance

Acquired through Sotheby's in November 1975 for £66, as recorded by Rodney Searight.

Context

Part of Goodall's travel sketches, reflecting his interest in documenting foreign locales, particularly through watercolour.