Market Day at Richmond in Yorkshire c. 1818

Thomas Rowlandson’s watercolor, "Market Day at Richmond in Yorkshire", created circa 1818, captures the bustling energy of a market day in the English town of Richmond. The scene features a square dominated by a tall obelisk, with a church tower in the background. The square is filled with people, stalls, and animals, all interacting in a lively tableau. The artwork exemplifies Rowlandson’s penchant for depicting everyday life and capturing the unique character of a location. His use of watercolor and detailed brushstrokes provide a glimpse into the bustling atmosphere of a market day in 19th-century England.