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The Rug Seller, Treboul

Christopher Wood, 1930

This is one of Christopher WoodÂ’s largest and last works, painted shortly before his early and tragic death. His direct, naïve style captured a romantic, spiritual quality in the landscape and people of Cornwall and Brittany and their shared Celtic culture. This work was painted during Wood's second visit to Brittany. Following the advice of Cedric Morris, he stayed in the tiny fishing village of Tréboul where he was excited by the simplicity of the fishing community and the mysteries of its rugged landscape. This painting depicts the exotic figure of an African rug seller selling his wares in TréboulÂ’s village square surrounded by villagers in traditional costume. This work was acquired with assistance from the Wolfson Foundation.

More information

Title of artwork, date

The Rug Seller, Treboul, 1930

Date supported

2011

Medium and material

Oil on board

Dimensions

64 x 81.2 cm

Grant

50000

Total cost

190000

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