Artwork
Goblin market
Goblin market is an oil painting by the Symbolist artist Frank Craig. It dates from 1911 and is held in the collection of the Museum of New Zealand Te Papa Tongarewa.
About this work
Overview
Goblin Market is an oil painting created by Frank Craig in 1911, currently held at the Museum of New Zealand Te Papa Tongarewa.
Subject & Meaning
The painting depicts a woman in a white dress standing amidst a group of dark-clad figures and fruit in a forest, evoking a dark and mysterious atmosphere. The scene is drawn from Christina Rossetti's poem of the same name, though the exact narrative is open to interpretation.
Technique & Style
The work is characterized by its use of oil paint and a large gold circular frame, which accentuates the central figure and scene. The artist's style is marked by a contrast between the woman's white dress and the dark attire of the surrounding figures.
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Artist & collection
Museum
Museum of New Zealand Te Papa Tongarewa
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