Framed painting 'The Mauchline Holy Fair', by Alexander Carse
Key details
- Object number
- 3.8028
- Date
- 1830
- On display
- Yes
- Maker
- Carse, Alexander (Artist)
- 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
Category
Measurements
- Depth: 11(cm)
- Height: 113(cm)
- Width: 158(cm)