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PHILIPS WOUWERMAN (HAARLEM 1619-HAARLEM 1668)
A Horse Fair in front of a Town
c.1660-68RCIN 405330
This scene demonstrates Wouwermans’ skill in depicting horses from various viewpoints. The toy stall on the left and a makeshift stage in the distance may accurately record the attractions of a Dutch fair, but the setting of the whole is imaginary.
Acquired by George IV in 1814
No. 6
