Vats of Dye in the city of Fez

In this original oil on canvas painting, Ian Hargreaves captures the vivid atmosphere of a traditional Moroccan market through an arrangement of richly coloured pigments and handcrafted wares. Viewed from above, the composition is filled with trays of luminous blues, greens, pinks, oranges and yellows, creating a lively mosaic of colour. Small figures appear among the stalls, giving a sense of scale while drawing attention to the energy and rhythm of the bustling marketplace.

Hargreaves’ expressive brushwork and textured application of paint bring warmth and immediacy to the scene. The dark passages between the stalls create strong structural divisions, while the rounded containers and irregular display tables introduce a playful, almost abstract pattern across the canvas. Framed, strung and ready to hang, this original artwork offers a vibrant celebration of Moroccan culture, colour and everyday life.