Painting Out of the Ordinary: Modernity and the Art of Everday Life in Early Nineteenth-Century Britain

Set against the backdrop of the Napoleonic Wars, the emergence of a new wave of British painters, led by David Wilkie, transformed London's art scene. These artists focused on everyday life, bridging the Age of Revolution with contemporary culture. Their work highlighted the intertwining of common people with historical events, blurred the lines between rural and urban life, and reflected a shift towards a more dynamic present, challenging traditional norms and patterns of the past.