Artwork
Market Place at Péronne
Market Place at Péronne is an oil painting by the Realist artist George Jones. It dates from 1836 and is held in the collection of the Ashmolean Museum.
About this work
Overview
Market Place at Péronne is an oil painting created by George Jones in 1836. It is now held at the Ashmolean Museum.
Subject & Meaning
The painting depicts a city square, with a prominent tower featuring a clock and weather vane at its center. The scene is populated by people, horses, and carts, surrounded by old stone buildings.
Technique & Style
Executed in oil paint, the work is characterized by a muted color palette dominated by browns and grays, evoking a sense of age and historical depth.
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