1850
From the collection of Victoria and Albert Museum
Cattle Market at Router Rocks, Cornwall is a 1850 by Thomas Rowlandson, held at Victoria and Albert Museum.
This drawing depicts a bustling cattle market at Router Rocks, Cornwall. In the foreground, people are gathered around a wooden fence, while cattle are being led through the scene. The background features a rocky landscape with hills and trees. A notable detail is the use of cross-hatching to create texture and depth in the drawing. This technique adds a sense of realism to the scene. If you're interested in learning more about the artist's style and techniques, you might want to explore the works of Thomas Rowlandson.
A pen and wash drawing by Thomas Rowlandson depicts a cattle market scene at Router Rocks in Cornwall. On the reverse side of the sheet, a pen and ink sketch shows a man carrying a basket.
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Thomas Rowlandson (; 13 July 1757 – 21 April 1827) was an English artist and caricaturist of the Georgian Era, noted for his political satire and social observation.
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