Artwork
Cornish Fair
Cornish Fair is a watercolor work on paper by the Rococo painting artist Thomas Rowlandson. It dates from 1780 and is held in the collection of the Victoria and Albert Museum.
About this work
Overview
Cornish Fair is a watercolour depicting a lively outdoor scene at Rough Tor Rocks in Cornwall.
Subject & Meaning
The painting shows a bustling fair with people and animals, including cows and horses being herded or led, amidst rolling hills and trees.
Technique & Style
The artist employed light, soft colours to convey the movement and energy of the scene, capturing the crowd's liveliness without excessive detail.
History & Provenance
A related pen and ink drawing is held at the Fitzwilliam Museum in Cambridge, suggesting the artist explored the subject in multiple works.
Artist & collection
Artist
Thomas Rowlandson (; 13 July 1757 – 21 April 1827) was an English artist and caricaturist of the Georgian Era, noted for his political satire and social observation.
