View of the Market Place, Derby
1865
oil
canvas
From the collection of Derby Museum and Art Gallery
1865
oil
canvas
From the collection of Derby Museum and Art Gallery
Dominant colour
View of the Market Place, Derby is a 1865 oil by Henry Lark Pratt, a Realism work, held at Derby Museum and Art Gallery.
This painting shows a town square with a large white building in the center. The building has a tall tower with a clock and a weather vane on top. There are people walking around the square, and some horse-drawn carriages are parked near the building. The sky is blue with white clouds. The painting is done in a realistic style, with lots of details and textures. The artist has used oil paint to create a sense of depth and atmosphere. The colors are muted, with shades of brown, gray, and beige dominating the palette. The painting is held at the Derby Museum and Art Gallery.
Henry Lark Pratt (1805–1873) was an artist, born in Derby.
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