Framed painting 'The Mauchline Holy Fair', by Alexander Carse

Key details

Object number: 3.8028
Date: 1830
On display: Yes
Maker: Carse, Alexander (Artist)

Description

Oil on canvas painting in giltwood frame. This painting depicts the scene from Burns' poem 'The Holy Fair' written in 1785. Plaque at bottom centre with title and artist.

This painting depicts the scene from Burns' poem "The Holy Fair" written in 1785. It is a character study of the annual religious carnival prevalent at the time.

Holy fairs were twice-yearly open-air events that aimed to prepare the righteous for Communion.

Object information

Acquisition

1960

Material

Giltwood
Canvas

Measurements

Depth: 11(cm)
Height: 113(cm)
Width: 158(cm)

Themes

Burns The Man
Religion

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