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The Corn Market, Tangier

Edward Angelo Goodall

1880

watercolor

From the collection of Victoria and Albert Museum

Impressionism Orientalism Realism Late 19th Century Market

Dominant colour

The Corn Market, Tangier is a 1880 watercolor by Edward Angelo Goodall, a Impressionism work, depicting Market, held at Victoria and Albert Museum.

Who painted this?: Edward Angelo Goodall
When & what style?: 1880 · Impressionism
Where can I see it?: Victoria and Albert Museum

About this work

This watercolor shows a busy outdoor market under a stone archway. People sit and stand around baskets of corn, wearing loose robes and head coverings. The buildings look old, with arched doorways and crumbling walls. Some folks are talking, others are selling goods, and a few carry large umbrellas for shade. The artist used soft brushstrokes to capture light and shadows, making the scene feel warm and lived-in. The focus is on everyday life, not grand gestures. Next, look up Goodall, Edward Angelo (RWS) to see more of his travel sketches.

The story of this work

Overview

The Corn Market, Tangier is a watercolour drawing created in 1880 by Edward Angelo Goodall. It was purchased through Sotheby's in November 1975 for £66 according to Rodney Searight's records.

Read the full account in the museum source.