Past Exhibition

Festivals and Fairs

This is a painting of a fair scene with various activities and performances taking place in an open square. The scene is lively with many figures engaged in different forms of entertainment and social interaction. To the left, there is a grand building with ornate architectural details. The scene captures swings, shows and performances on stages, a diverse crowd, and vendors selling goods. The background shows a large church with tall spires, while the foreground includes details such as dogs and performers. The attire is colorful and detailed, creating a vivid and animated portrayal of a fairground scene. This painting is in the style of Thomas Rowlandson.
Thomas Rowlandson, Bartholomew Fair, 1807, etching and stipple with hand coloring on wove paper, Rosenwald Collection, 1945.5.1227

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    Ground Floor, Gallery G-19
This is a painting of a fair scene with various activities and performances taking place in an open square. The scene is lively with many figures engaged in different forms of entertainment and social interaction. To the left, there is a grand building with ornate architectural details. The scene captures swings, shows and performances on stages, a diverse crowd, and vendors selling goods. The background shows a large church with tall spires, while the foreground includes details such as dogs and performers. The attire is colorful and detailed, creating a vivid and animated portrayal of a fairground scene. This painting is in the style of Thomas Rowlandson.
Thomas Rowlandson, Bartholomew Fair, 1807, etching and stipple with hand coloring on wove paper, Rosenwald Collection, 1945.5.1227