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Butter Market, Concarneau, c. 1939 (oil on canvas)
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Butter Market, Concarneau, c. 1939 (oil on canvas)
TW427128 Butter Market, Concarneau, c.1939 (oil on canvas) by Hankey, William Lee (1869-1952); 54.4 x 72.5 cm; Laing Art Gallery, Newcastle-upon-Tyne, UK; (add.info.: William Lee-Hankey painted many pictures around the town of Concarneau, in the Brittany area of France. This scene shows the Breton women in their traditional black dresses with white bonnets and collars. The use of quite a strong blue as one of the main colours gives brightness to the scene. The painting style has a sketchy liveliness;); Tyne & Wear Archives & Museums
Media ID 31723542
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Baskets Common Life Daily Routine Day To Day Every Day Life Everyday Life French Town Hankey William Lee 1869 1952 Selling Traders Vendor William Lee Hankey Britisch Britisch Daily Life Scene
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Butter Market, Concarneau, c. 1939
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is a captivating oil painting by William Lee Hankey that beautifully captures the essence of everyday life in the French town of Concarneau. The scene depicts Breton women dressed in their traditional black attire adorned with white bonnets and collars, engaging in trade at the bustling market. Hankey's masterful use of color is evident in this artwork, as he employs a vibrant shade of blue to infuse brightness into the composition. The sketchy liveliness of his painting style adds an element of dynamism to the scene, bringing it to life before our eyes. This artwork offers a glimpse into daily routines and common life during that era. It showcases both male and female vendors going about their business amidst baskets filled with produce and goods for sale. The street scene exudes a sense of energy and activity as people engage in buying and selling. Located at the Laing Art Gallery in Newcastle-upon-Tyne, UK, this piece exemplifies Hankey's talent as an artist who captured not only scenes from everyday life but also conveyed the unique cultural aspects specific to different regions. "Butter Market, Concarneau" serves as a testament to Hankey's ability to transport viewers back in time through his evocative brushstrokes.
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