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Going to Market - Rosa Bonheur - Canvas Wall Art is part of our hand painted oil painting collection from the Rosa Bonheur Paintings selection. Each canvas is worked by a trained artist, then inspected before dispatch — a practical route to owning classic wall decor at a fraction of gallery pricing.
1851
Oil on canvas
“Going to Market,” a work by the illustrious artist Rosa Bonheur, was completed in the year 1851. Emanating from the Realism art movement, this genre painting depicts a keen observation of everyday life and illustrates a scene that the artist deemed worthy of artistic representation. The Realism movement sought to represent subjects truthfully, without artificiality and avoiding artistic conventions, implausible, exotic and supernatural elements.
The artwork presents a tranquil rural scene where a farmer is embarking on a journey to market. The farmer is seated atop a wooden wagon, holding reins that are presumably leading to the oxen in front. He is accompanied by the robust, steadfast forms of two oxen that are yoked and drawing the cart. A second wagon follows behind, suggesting a collective endeavor or a shared journey among neighboring farmers. The scene is set against an expansive landscape that opens to a distant horizon, with gentle mountains subtly outlining the background under a vast, open sky.
The vista is characterized by naturalistic detail—the lushness of the verdant land, the verdant grass embossed with the pathways that have been trodden over time, and bushes that dot the vista, all underpin the authenticity of the representation. Bonheur’s skillful application of light and her meticulous attention to the physical attributes of the oxen—musculature, texture of their hides, and the play of light on their forms—underscore her commitment to Realism. With this work, she not only captures a simple moment of rural life but speaks to the greater narratives of labor, community, and the connection to the land that was prevalent during the epoch.
Our artists reproduce this cityscape composition in oil on canvas by hand, preserving the tonal range that makes cityscape oil painting so sought after for a dining room.
Expect subtle, hand-made variation rather than factory uniformity. Each cityscape canvas is painted with oils, allowed to cure properly, and inspected before it is approved for shipment.
Wondering where cityscape oil painting looks best? Try a dining room mantel, a dining room sideboard, or a hallway gallery wall. The cityscape subject reads clearly from a distance and rewards close viewing up near.
Order Going to Market as a hand painted oil painting on canvas and add lasting classic character to your dining room. Custom sizes, a digital proof before dispatch, and secure worldwide shipping are included.
| Size | Price |
|---|---|
| 20 X 24 in | $109.98 |
| 24 X 36 in | $167.98 |
| 30 X 40 in | $216.48 |
| 36 X 48 in | $292.98 |
| 48 X 72 in | $554.98 |
The sizes shown are the reproduction canvas sizes we paint to order. The dimensions given in a work's description refer to the original artwork and will differ from the sizes offered here. Not sure? Read the size guide or e-mail us.
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Every canvas is painted by hand in oils on artist-grade stretched canvas, with an extra blank border left for framing. How to care for your painting.
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