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Paddys Clothes Market, Sandgate, 1898 (oil on canvas)
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Paddys Clothes Market, Sandgate, 1898 (oil on canvas)
TW426860 Paddys Clothes Market, Sandgate, 1898 (oil on canvas) by Hedley, Ralph (1848-1913); 97.4x120.5 cm; Laing Art Gallery, Newcastle-upon-Tyne, UK; (add.info.: A young boy is trying on a jacket in the second-hand clothes market at Sandgate, on the quayside at Newcastle; A boy in the foreground has been to market for vegetables; Coal smoke from industry and from homes casts a haze over the background view of Gateshead warehouses; ); eTyne & Wear Archives & Museums; English, out of copyright
Media ID 23182460
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Paddy's Clothes Market, Sandgate, 1898
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is a captivating oil painting by Ralph Hedley that offers a glimpse into the bustling second-hand clothes market at Sandgate in Newcastle. The focal point of the artwork is a young boy trying on a jacket, his face filled with curiosity and excitement. In the foreground, another boy can be seen returning from the market with vegetables in hand. The scene is set against a backdrop of Gateshead warehouses enveloped in a hazy atmosphere caused by coal smoke from both industry and homes. This juxtaposition highlights the stark contrast between the poverty-stricken quayside area and the thriving commercial activities taking place along Tyne River. Hedley's meticulous attention to detail brings this Victorian era marketplace to life. The vendors' stalls are filled with an array of clothing items, showcasing their wares to potential customers. The painting captures not only the economic struggles faced by those living in poverty but also their resilience and resourcefulness as they navigate through daily life. This evocative artwork serves as a poignant reminder of how historical paintings can provide us with valuable insights into social conditions and cultural practices of yesteryears. "Paddy's Clothes Market, Sandgate, 1898" invites viewers to reflect upon our shared history while appreciating Hedley's skillful portrayal of human experiences within an industrialized landscape.
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