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Village Fair Collection

Step into the vibrant world of a village fair, where time stands still and traditions come alive

Background imageVillage Fair Collection: Circle Dance, 1910. Creator: Stuck, Franz, Ritter von (1863-1928)

Circle Dance, 1910. Creator: Stuck, Franz, Ritter von (1863-1928)
Circle Dance, 1910. Found in the Collection of Muzeum Narodowe, Warsaw

Background imageVillage Fair Collection: Summer. Creator: Brueghel, Pieter, the Younger (1564-1638)

Summer. Creator: Brueghel, Pieter, the Younger (1564-1638)
Summer. Private Collection

Background imageVillage Fair Collection: St. Martin's Day Kermis, Second half of the16th cen.. Creator: Balten (Baltens)

St. Martin's Day Kermis, Second half of the16th cen.. Creator: Balten (Baltens), Pieter (Peeter) (1525-1598)
St. Martin's Day Kermis, Second half of the16th century. Found in the collection of the Royal Museum of Fine Arts, Antwerp

Background imageVillage Fair Collection: Church Boats at Leksand, 1860. Creator: Wallander, Josef Wilhelm (1821-1888)

Church Boats at Leksand, 1860. Creator: Wallander, Josef Wilhelm (1821-1888)
Church Boats at Leksand, 1860. Found in the collection of the Goteborg Konstmuseum

Background imageVillage Fair Collection: Semik (the seventh Thursday after Easter) in Ukraine, Mid of the 19th century

Semik (the seventh Thursday after Easter) in Ukraine, Mid of the 19th century. Found in the Collection of Museum of History and Art, Yegoryevsk

Background imageVillage Fair Collection: Yale Center for British Art, New Haven, USA

Yale Center for British Art, New Haven, USA
May Day, c.1811-12 (oil on canvas) (Photo by Art Images via Getty Images)

Background imageVillage Fair Collection: Village fair, 1580s. Creator: Grimmer, Jacob (ca 1525-1590)

Village fair, 1580s. Creator: Grimmer, Jacob (ca 1525-1590)
Village fair, 1580s. Private Collection

Background imageVillage Fair Collection: Kermesse, 1658 (oil on oak panel)

Kermesse, 1658 (oil on oak panel)
XKH144517 Kermesse, 1658 (oil on oak panel) by Droochsloot, Joost Cornelisz. (1586-1666); 59x83.3 cm; Hamburger Kunsthalle, Hamburg, Germany; Dutch, out of copyright

Background imageVillage Fair Collection: The Kermesse in Britanny, 1930

The Kermesse in Britanny, 1930
GLE71978 The Kermesse in Britanny, 1930 by Cadre, Pierre Louis (fl.1911-35); 60x73 cm; Galerie L Ergastere, Paris, France; French, out of copyright

Background imageVillage Fair Collection: Spring Life in Town and Country (engraving)

Spring Life in Town and Country (engraving)
1617100 Spring Life in Town and Country (engraving) by Gilbert, John (1817-97) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Spring Life in Town and Country)

Background imageVillage Fair Collection: Village fair, um 1700. Creator: Verburgh, Rutger (1678-1727)

Village fair, um 1700. Creator: Verburgh, Rutger (1678-1727)
Village fair, um 1700. Private Collection

Background imageVillage Fair Collection: Village Feast of Saint George. Creator: Vinckboons, David (1576-1629)

Village Feast of Saint George. Creator: Vinckboons, David (1576-1629)
Village Feast of Saint George. Private Collection

Background imageVillage Fair Collection: The Village Fair (Kermis), before 1565. Creator: Balten, Pieter (1525-1598)

The Village Fair (Kermis), before 1565. Creator: Balten, Pieter (1525-1598)
The Village Fair (Kermis), before 1565. Found in the collection of Szepmuveszeti Muzeum, Budapest

Background imageVillage Fair Collection: Flemish Kermesse. Creator: Bol, Hans (1534-1593)

Flemish Kermesse. Creator: Bol, Hans (1534-1593)
Flemish Kermesse. Found in the Collection of Snijders&Rockoxhuis

Background imageVillage Fair Collection: Kermesse. Creator: Brouwer, Adriaen (c. 1605-1638)

Kermesse. Creator: Brouwer, Adriaen (c. 1605-1638)
Kermesse. Found in the Collection of Musee de la Chartreuse, Douai

Background imageVillage Fair Collection: Village Dance, ca. 1600. Creator: Anonymous

Village Dance, ca. 1600. Creator: Anonymous
Village Dance, ca. 1600. Found in the Collection of Slovak National Gallery, Bratislava

Background imageVillage Fair Collection: A Kermess, 1697. Creator: Dusart, Cornelis (1660-1704)

A Kermess, 1697. Creator: Dusart, Cornelis (1660-1704)
A Kermess, 1697. Found in the Collection of Sinebrychoffin Taidemuseo, Helsinki

Background imageVillage Fair Collection: Night on the Eve of Ivan Kupala in Pargolovo, 1833

Night on the Eve of Ivan Kupala in Pargolovo, 1833. Found in the Collection of State Museum of the History of Saint Petersburg

Background imageVillage Fair Collection: The folk dance, 1847

The folk dance, 1847. Found in the collection of Oberosterreichisches Landesmuseum

Background imageVillage Fair Collection: The Wine Festival, 1865

The Wine Festival, 1865. Private Collection

Background imageVillage Fair Collection: Midsummer dance in Rattvik

Midsummer dance in Rattvik. Private Collection

Background imageVillage Fair Collection: The Village Fair, 1882. Artist: Makovsky, Vladimir Yegorovich (1846-1920)

The Village Fair, 1882. Artist: Makovsky, Vladimir Yegorovich (1846-1920)
The Village Fair, 1882. Private Collection

Background imageVillage Fair Collection: Merry-making Outside a Tavern. Artist: Opiz, Georg Emanuel (1775-1841)

Merry-making Outside a Tavern. Artist: Opiz, Georg Emanuel (1775-1841)
Merry-making Outside a Tavern. Private Collection

Background imageVillage Fair Collection: The Carousel (El tiovivo). Artist: Sert, Jose Maria (1874-1945)

The Carousel (El tiovivo). Artist: Sert, Jose Maria (1874-1945)
The Carousel (El tiovivo). Private Collection

Background imageVillage Fair Collection: Village Festival

Village Festival. Found in the Collection of Art History Museum, Vienne

Background imageVillage Fair Collection: The Life of Charles Dickens I beg your pardon sir, : he answered, but if it hadn t

The Life of Charles Dickens I beg your pardon sir, : he answered, but if it hadn t been for my pipe, I should have been nowhere

Background imageVillage Fair Collection: Drawings Prints, Print, Village Fair, Artist, Peter, van, der, Borcht, Flemish, died 1763

Drawings Prints, Print, Village Fair, Artist, Peter, van, der, Borcht, Flemish, died 1763
Drawings and Prints, Print, The Village Fair, Artist, Possibly by, Peter van der Borcht, Flemish, died 1763, Borcht, Peter van der, 1763, 1549, 1549

Background imageVillage Fair Collection: Village Fair 16th century Brush gray ink watercolor

Village Fair 16th century Brush gray ink watercolor
Artokoloro

Background imageVillage Fair Collection: Mr John C Sims Captain and Colonial - two Suffolk Punches, in the Trade or Agricultural

Mr John C Sims Captain and Colonial - two Suffolk Punches, in the Trade or Agricultural Turnout at the Edenbridge Kent Show. They gained a Reserve. 4 August 1952

Background imageVillage Fair Collection: There was no shortage of help at the end of the day when several cars were bogged in mud

There was no shortage of help at the end of the day when several cars were bogged in mud, Edenbridge Show, Edenbridge, Kent, England 6 August 1956

Background imageVillage Fair Collection: Maypole Dancing, June 1951

Maypole Dancing, June 1951
Graffham Village Fete George Garland Collection West Sussex Record Office Ref No: Garland N35677


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Step into the vibrant world of a village fair, where time stands still and traditions come alive. From the lively Circle Dance captured by Franz von Stuck in 1910 to Jacob Grimmer's charming depiction of a bustling Village Fair in the 1580s, these artworks transport us to an era filled with merriment and joy. Immerse yourself in the Kermesse festivities depicted on an oak panel from 1658, as you witness the revelry and excitement that fills every corner. The spirit of celebration continues with 'The Kermesse in Britanny' painted in 1930, capturing the essence of this beloved tradition across different cultures and times. Experience Spring Life in Town and Country through an enchanting engraving that showcases how village fairs bring communities together, fostering unity amidst nature's awakening. Rutger Verburgh's masterpiece from around 1700 invites us to indulge our senses with enticing sights, sounds, and flavors at a historical village fair. Travel back further in time with David Vinckboons' portrayal of The Village Feast of Saint George, offering a glimpse into centuries-old customs celebrated by generations past. Pieter Balten's captivating artwork titled 'The Village Fair (Kermis)' predates even Vinckboons' work, emphasizing how these cherished events have been part of human culture for centuries. Explore Flemish traditions through Hans Bol's Flemish Kermesse painting or Adriaen Brouwer's lively depiction from the early 17th century. These masterpieces showcase not only artistic brilliance but also provide insight into social dynamics during such festive occasions. Finally, Anonymous takes us back to approximately 1600 with their mesmerizing artwork titled 'Village Dance. ' This piece encapsulates the timeless allure of dance as villagers come together under starlit skies to celebrate life itself. In each brushstroke and scene portrayed within these artworks lies a testament to humanity's desire for connection, celebration, and the preservation of cultural heritage.