Artwork
Donnybrook Fair
Donnybrook Fair is a drawing by the Romanticist artist Daniel Maclise. It dates from 1825 and is held in the collection of the Victoria and Albert Museum.
About this work
Overview
Donnybrook Fair is a pen and ink drawing by Daniel Maclise, capturing a lively and tumultuous scene.
Subject & Meaning
The drawing depicts a chaotic fair in Dublin, with men fighting in the foreground and banners advertising attractions like giants and a Chinese juggler in the background.
Technique & Style
Maclise's rapid drawing style conveys the dynamic movement of the scene, with expressive faces showing a range of emotions from laughter to anger.
History & Provenance
The drawing has another work, titled *The Wonderful Tune*, on its reverse side.
Artist & collection
Artist
Daniel Maclise (25 January 1806 – 25 April 1870) was an Irish history painter, literary and portrait painter, and illustrator, who worked for most of his life in London, England.
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