1822
oil
canvas
From the collection of National Galleries Scotland
A Brawl outside an Ale House is a 1822 oil by Alexander Carse, held at National Galleries Scotland.
The painting is titled A Brawl outside an Ale House. It was created by Alexander Carse in 1822. The Scottish National Gallery holds this work, which is an example of a genre scene, depicting everyday life. This type of scene was popular in the past, showing ordinary people in ordinary situations. You can learn more about this style by looking up the technique of glazing.
Alexander Carse (c. 1770 – February 1843) was a Scottish painter known for his scenes of Scottish life. His works include a large canvas of George IV's visit to Leith and three early paintings of football matches.
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