Fly Market
William P. Chappel
key Notes:
Historical New York Scene, Everyday Urban Life
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Dimensions:
6 x 9 1/8 in. (15.2 x 23.2 cm)
medium:
Oil on slate paper
Difficulty:
Expert
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story of the work:
"Fly Market," painted by William P. Chappel in the 1870s, depicts a bustling market scene, reflecting the social and economic dynamics of urban life during that period. The work is characterized by Chappel's attention to detail and vibrant color palette, although specific details about its exhibition history or provenance remain unknown.
Description of the work:
"Fly Market" by William P. Chappel, created in the 1870s using oil on slate paper, depicts a bustling marketplace scene characterized by a dynamic arrangement of figures engaged in trade. The use of slate paper lends a unique texture to the work, while the color palette and brushwork capture the vibrancy and energy of the market environment.
Artwork Photograph Source:
Metropolitan Museum of Art
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