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Barred Out (29th May), 1896 (oil on canvas)
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Barred Out (29th May), 1896 (oil on canvas)
TW427239 Barred Out (29th May), 1896 (oil on canvas) by Hedley, Ralph (1848-1913); 102.9x85.7 cm; Laing Art Gallery, Newcastle-upon-Tyne, UK; (add.info.: Schoolchildren are shown enjoying the North-East custom of barring the teacher from the classroom on the 29th of May until the holidays for the next year had been agreed. One boy is wearing a Northumberland hat with a red pom-pom. Ralph Hedley has painted a shabby country classroom. It seems that children of many different ages are being taught together. However, although some of the childrens clothes are patched, they seem happy and healthy; ); eTyne & Wear Archives & Museums; English, out of copyright
Media ID 23476460
© Tyne & Wear Archives & Museums / Bridgeman Images
Bench Benches Class Classroom Closed Closing Schoolroom Schoolteacher Barring Shutting
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Barred Out (29th May), 1896
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by Ralph Hedley captures a charming scene of schoolchildren reveling in the North-Eastern tradition of barring their teacher from the classroom. The painting depicts a shabby country classroom, where children of various ages are being taught together. Despite their patched clothes, the children appear happy and healthy. In this delightful artwork, one boy stands out with his Northumberland hat adorned with a vibrant red pom-pom. As they close the door to keep their teacher at bay, the children gather around wooden benches, eagerly anticipating the freedom that comes with this annual custom. Hedley's attention to detail is evident in every brushstroke as he skillfully portrays the joyous atmosphere within this humble educational setting. The artist's ability to capture both individual expressions and collective excitement adds depth and authenticity to the scene. The painting serves as a nostalgic reminder of simpler times when traditions played an integral role in community life. It invites viewers to reflect on their own childhood memories while appreciating how education has evolved over time. Displayed at Newcastle-upon-Tyne's Laing Art Gallery, "Barred Out (29th May), 1896" continues to captivate audiences with its timeless depiction of youthful exuberance and cherished customs from days gone by.
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