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The Fruit Market, by Philippe Forbes-Robertson, watercolor, 1936

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Overview

The Fruit Market is a 1936 watercolor by Philippe Forbes-Robertson, a Impressionism work, depicting Market, held at Victoria and Albert Museum.

Who painted this?
Philippe Forbes-Robertson
When & what style?
1936 · Impressionism
Where can I see it?
Victoria and Albert Museum

About this work

This watercolour painting shows a bustling market scene. People are gathered around a fruit stand, with a rooster standing in the foreground. The artist has used a range of colours to bring the scene to life. The painting is full of detail, from the fruit on display to the clothing worn by the people. The artist has captured the energy of the market, with people chatting and laughing as they go about their daily business. If you're interested in learning more about the artist behind this painting, you might want to look up Philippe Forbes-Robertson.

The story of this work

Overview

A watercolour by Philippe Forbes-Robertson from 1936 shows women at a fruit market, with a cockerel positioned in the foreground.

Read the full account in the museum source.

About the artist

Artist

Philippe Forbes-Robertson

Philippe Forbes-Robertson painted everyday scenes in watercolour during the 1930s.

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