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Woodsawyers, 1896 (oil on canvas)
TW427233 Woodsawyers, 1896 (oil on canvas) by Hedley, Ralph (1848-1913); 101.8x76.2 cm; Laing Art Gallery, Newcastle-upon-Tyne, UK; (add.info.: These two men are sawing planks, using a huge two-handled saw and a saw pit. Behind them is a shelter to protect the cut planks while they season in the open air, so that they won t warp in use. The children have come to gather firewood. The boy is wearing a Northumberland beret; ); eTyne & Wear Archives & Museums; English, out of copyright
Media ID 23476454
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This print titled "Woodsawyers, 1896" by Ralph Hedley takes us back in time to witness the laborious work of two men sawing planks in a forest. The immense two-handled saw they wield showcases their strength and determination as they skillfully cut through the wood. Behind them stands a shelter, providing protection for the freshly cut planks as they season under the open sky, ensuring their durability. In this scene, we see children gathering firewood nearby. A young boy wearing a Northumberland beret stands alongside his sister or friend who assists him in collecting fallen branches. Their presence adds an element of innocence amidst the ruggedness of manual labor. Hedley's painting beautifully captures not only the physicality of forestry work but also highlights the intergenerational aspect of such tasks. It serves as a reminder that even at a young age, these children were involved in contributing to their family's livelihood. Displayed at Newcastle-upon-Tyne's Laing Art Gallery, this oil on canvas artwork offers viewers an opportunity to appreciate both the artistic technique employed by Hedley and gain insight into historical working practices from over a century ago.
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