Slow Art Sunday - Wilkie

Slow Art Sunday is delighted to bring you a painting in honour of MY MOM on the occasion of her birthday which is TODAY!  “Pitlessie Fair” was painted by renowned Scottish artist Sir David Wilkie, who was born in Pitlessie yesterday (plus 238 years).

Do you know who took me to our lovely small town fall fair every year?  Who has loved going to craft fairs and markets, and who just this weekend took me to the Spruce Meadows International Christmas Market (the best and biggest I’ve ever seen)?  My very dear Mom who was born in Canada but like Mr. Wilke is Scottish through and through.

Apparently, despite being a tiny village, Pitlessie held an annual fair that was a significant social and cultural gathering for the community as well as attracting visitors from near and far. Still to this day their most notable resident, David Wilkie, painted this masterpiece of Scottish life at 19 years of age! Moving to London, he furthered his art career to great success.

Take some time today to focus on a beautiful piece of art that depicts the sweetness of a community gathering together for games, music, activities, goods for sale and just an all-round happy day.

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