Philips Wouwerman (Haarlem 1619-Haarlem 1668)
A Horse Fair in front of a Tented Encampment c.1650-68
Oil on canvas | 52.2 x 74.0 cm (support, canvas/panel/stretcher external) | RCIN 404589
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This scene depicts a typical army encampment of the period (at least according to paintings): an improvised gathering of tents manned by camp-followers providing ‘necessaries’ – food, beer and women – for the soldiers. Horse traders also presumably operated in this arena. Signed lower right: 'PHILS. W'
Provenance
Acquired by George IV in 1819; added to the Carlton House inventory dated 1819 (no 559); in the Picture Gallery at Buckingham Palace in 1841 (no 79)
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Creator(s)
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Medium and techniques
Oil on canvas
Measurements
52.2 x 74.0 cm (support, canvas/panel/stretcher external)
74.3 x 96.8 x 6.0 cm (frame, external)
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