Artwork
Conway Market
Conway Market is an oil painting by the Regionalist artist Robert Jones. It dates from 1920 and is held in the collection of the National Library of Wales.
About this work
Overview
Conway Market is a 1920 oil painting by Robert Jones, capturing a lively market scene set against the backdrop of Conwy Castle. The work is part of the collection at the National Library of Wales.
Subject & Meaning
The painting focuses on the contrast between the bustling activity of the market crowd in the foreground and the imposing, historically layered architecture of Conwy Castle in the background, suggesting a blend of daily life and historical presence.
Technique & Style
Executed in oil paint, the work features a predominantly muted palette of browns and grays, emphasizing the depiction of energy and movement within the market scene through expressive brushwork.
History & Provenance
Created in 1920 by Robert Jones, the painting is currently housed at the National Library of Wales, indicating its recognized cultural and artistic value.
Artist & collection
Artist
Robert Jones painted quiet scenes of everyday places in the early 1900s. In Conway Market you’ll see a row of shops with warm afternoon light on brick and stone. His Trenton Falls, New York feels cool and crisp, using…
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