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1216222 Sunderland, Holmes Wharf, or River Wear looking East from the Bridge (w/c heightened with white & scratching out on paper) by Hemy, Thomas Marie Madawaska (1852-1937); 104.8x72.0 cm; Sunderland Museum & Winter Gardens, Tyne & Wear, UK; (add.info.: The conical kiln chimneys of the Sunderland Glass Companys Panns Bottle Works are on the right of this view of the River Wear. Alongside the kilns are bunkers of sand (used for glass manufacture). Behind the Bottle Works, where the bank juts into the river, ships are visible in Austins Wear Dock Yard. The tall posts on the other side of the river are mooring pilings for tying up timber rafts and ships. Wilsons Sawmills is on the bank behind the pilings. A paddle tug is towing a timber raft on the river.); eSunderland Museums; British, out of copyright
Media ID 22267224
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This print titled "Sunderland, Holmes Wharf, or River Wear looking East from the Bridge" by Thomas Marie Madawaska Hemy offers a mesmerizing glimpse into the industrial landscape of Sunderland in the early 20th century. The artist's use of watercolor heightened with white and scratching out on paper adds depth and texture to this remarkable piece. In this scene, we are transported to the banks of River Wear where our eyes are drawn towards the conical kiln chimneys belonging to the Sunderland Glass Company's Panns Bottle Works. These towering structures dominate the right side of the image while adjacent sand bunkers stand ready for glass production. Behind them lies Austins Wear Dock Yard, bustling with ships awaiting their turn for maintenance and repairs. On the opposite bank, tall mooring pilings serve as steadfast anchors for timber rafts and ships that traverse these waters. Wilsons Sawmills can be spotted behind these pilings, adding another layer of industry to this already vibrant setting. A paddle tug gracefully pulls a timber raft along the river, showcasing an essential mode of transportation during that era. As we take in this snapshot from history, it is impossible not to acknowledge both progress and environmental concerns intertwined within this bustling scene. The sight of smoke rising from chimneys serves as a reminder of pollution generated by industrial activities. With its intricate details capturing every facet of life along River Wear at that time, Hemy's painting invites us to reflect upon Sunderland's rich heritage as an industrial hub while also contemplating our impact on nature.
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