The Penny Wedding
1819
oil
canvas
From the collection of National Galleries Scotland
1819
oil
canvas
From the collection of National Galleries Scotland
Dominant colour
The Penny Wedding is a 1819 oil by Alexander Carse, depicting Party, held at National Galleries Scotland.
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.
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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