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Girl with Confection

Year

2023

Medium

Acrylic on canvas

Size

20cm x 20cm

Market Square
c. Harvest Fair

Spiral confections of this type are recorded in several merchant illustrations of seasonal market gatherings. Their depiction in juvenile portraits suggests they were considered a notable treat rather than an everyday item.
The subject’s stance and formal dress imply the image may have commemorated a special outing rather than routine daily life.

Archive Ref. RS-JP-04

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