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The Penny Wedding, by Alexander Carse, oil, 1819

The Penny Wedding

Alexander Carse

1819

oil

canvas

From the collection of National Galleries Scotland

Dominant colour

Overview

The Penny Wedding is a 1819 oil by Alexander Carse, depicting Party, held at National Galleries Scotland.

Who painted this?
Alexander Carse
When & what style?
1819
Where can I see it?
National Galleries Scotland

About this work

This painting shows a lively party scene. People are gathered in a room, some dancing, others talking or drinking. The room is crowded, with tables and chairs pushed to the sides. The atmosphere is joyful, with everyone seeming to have a good time. The painting is done in warm colors, with lots of golden tones. If you're interested in learning more about this style of painting, you might want to look up the artist Alexander Carse.

About the artist

Portrait of Alexander Carse
Artist

Alexander Carse

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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