
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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