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Robert Thompsons Shipyard at Southwick (oil on canvas)
TW429402 Robert Thompsons Shipyard at Southwick (oil on canvas) by McLea, Duncan F. (1841-1916); 58.4x89.5 cm; Sunderland Museum & Winter Gardens, Tyne & Wear, UK; (add.info.: Based on an 1860 photograph of Robert Thompsons Shipyard with Scotts Pottery far left, and Moores Wear Pottery, behind. The potteries closed at the end of the 19th Century and the sites were absorbed into Thompsons Yard. The houses in the left background are in Southwick Green; ); eSunderland Museums; British, out of copyright
Media ID 23476716
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Dry Dock River Bank Ship Yard Shipbuilding Shipping
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This oil on canvas print, titled "Robert Thompsons Shipyard at Southwick" transports viewers back in time to the bustling shipbuilding industry of the 19th century. Painted by Duncan F. McLea, this artwork measures 58.4x89.5 cm and is housed in the Sunderland Museum & Winter Gardens in Tyne & Wear, UK. The painting is based on a photograph taken in 1860, showcasing Robert Thompsons Shipyard alongside Scotts Pottery and Moores Wear Pottery. These potteries closed their doors at the end of the century, eventually becoming part of Thompsons Yard. The houses seen in the background belong to Southwick Green. With meticulous attention to detail, McLea captures not only the grandeur of shipbuilding but also its integration with other industries along the riverbank. The dry dock stands prominently as ships are constructed and repaired with precision and skill. A sense of industriousness permeates through every brushstroke as workers go about their tasks amidst towering vessels and tugboats navigating nearby waters. This painting serves as a testament to an era when shipyards were vital economic hubs driving transport and trade. Through this remarkable piece of art from Bridgeman Images' collection, we can appreciate both the historical significance and artistic mastery that went into capturing a snapshot of life within Robert Thompsons Shipyard at Southwick during its heyday.
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