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A Colourmans Shop, London, 1829 by George Scharf
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A Colourmans Shop, London, 1829 by George Scharf
The shop of a colourman, Mr Allen, brightly painted in green. Colourmen would grind pigments and mix paint colours. Examples of pots of colours are displayed in the window. The artist, George Scharf, was born in Mainburg, Bavaria in 1788. He earned a living painting miniatures during the Napoleonic Wars and settled in England in 1816 where he set about composing an amazing collection of records in watercolours of all the important and interesting sights of the time. Date: 1939
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1829 Allen Colours Decorating Facade Paint Paints Pots Regency Shopping Trades Pigments Scharf
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This watercolor print, titled "A Colourman's Shop, London, 1829," depicts the exterior of a vibrant and colorful shop belonging to Mr. Allen, a renowned colourman in Regency-era London. The shop facade, adorned with a striking green paint job, showcases the essence of the 19th century's burgeoning commercial scene. Colourmen were an essential part of the art and decorative trades during this period. They were responsible for grinding pigments and mixing paint colors to create a vast array of hues for artists, decorators, and craftsmen. The window of Mr. Allen's shop displays pots of various colors, showcasing the diverse range of pigments available. The artist behind this masterpiece is George Scharf, who was born in Mainburg, Bavaria, in 1788. Scharf began his career painting miniatures during the Napoleonic Wars and later settled in England in 1816. He became fascinated with documenting the significant and intriguing sights of the time, resulting in an impressive collection of watercolor records from the 19th century. This stunning work of art, created in 1829, offers a glimpse into the past, transporting us back to an era of colorful shops, bustling trade, and the artisanal craftsmanship that defined London during the Regency period.
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