1898
oil
canvas
From the collection of Brooklyn Museum
Dominant colour
The Country Fair is a 1898 oil by William James Glackens, a American Impressionism work, held at Brooklyn Museum.
The painting depicts a lively scene of a country fair, with people gathered in the foreground. The fair is set against the backdrop of a large, white building with a dark roof, and a green tent stands out in the center. The atmosphere is one of excitement and activity, with people milling about and engaging in various activities. In the foreground, a group of people are gathered around a stall or booth, while others are walking or standing in the background. The overall mood of the painting is one of joy and celebration, capturing the vibrant spirit of a country fair. This painting is held at the Brooklyn Museum.
William James Glackens was an American realist painter and one of the founders of the Ashcan School, which rejected the formal boundaries of artistic beauty laid down by the conservative National Academy of Design.
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