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Smithfield Meat Market, c1816, (1944). Creator: Thomas Rowlandson
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Smithfield Meat Market, c1816, (1944). Creator: Thomas Rowlandson
Smithfield Meat Market, c1816, (1944). Busy livestock market just outside the City of London, with prospective buyers talking in groups, and examining the animals in pens. From " The English At Table", by John Hampson. [William Collins, London, 1944]
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This print captures the bustling atmosphere of Smithfield Meat Market in 1816, as depicted by renowned artist Thomas Rowlandson. The market, situated just outside the City of London, was a hub of activity where prospective buyers gathered in groups to discuss and examine the animals on offer. In this vibrant scene from "The English At Table" by John Hampson, we see men engrossed in lively conversations while inspecting livestock pens filled with cattle and sheep. The vivid colors bring an air of authenticity to this snapshot from the past. Rowlandson's masterful watercolor technique beautifully portrays the energy and liveliness of this 19th-century marketplace. His attention to detail allows us to immerse ourselves in a world long gone but still resonating with life. As we gaze upon this image, we are transported back to a time when trade thrived amidst these animal-filled enclosures. It serves as a reminder that Smithfield Meat Market has been an integral part of England's culinary heritage for centuries. This remarkable print is not only a testament to Rowlandson's artistic prowess but also an invaluable historical document capturing a moment frozen in time. It invites us to reflect on our connection with food and how markets like Smithfield have shaped our culture throughout the ages.
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