This is a painting of a scene at a country fair. The image shows a group of people in a commotion, with figures falling from a building onto a crowd below. A theater-style setting with a stairway is visible, and some figures are jumping down onto others. The building has a sign that reads "Cockburn's Company." A banner in the background indicates additional entertainment. The illustration uses bright colors and exaggerated expressions to emphasize the chaotic and humorous nature of the event. The style is reminiscent of George Cruikshank.
Artwork Details
- Date
- published 1810
- Medium
- hand-colored etching
- Dimensions
- 4749 × 3588 px
- Public Domain
- Yes
- Museum Record
- View original