Scales at Market n.d.

"Scales at Market" is a pencil drawing on paper by William Henry Pyne, an English artist known for his watercolors and drawings. The drawing, which is now held by the Art Institute of Chicago, depicts a market scene with figures gathered around a set of scales. The simple lines and loose style, characteristic of Pyne's sketches, capture a fleeting moment in the bustling atmosphere of a marketplace. The drawing offers a glimpse into the daily life of 19th-century England and highlights the importance of markets for social interaction and trade. It is a small work, measuring only 102 x 113 mm, but it packs a lot of detail into its diminutive size.