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Abbeydale in Sheffield, 1857
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Abbeydale in Sheffield, 1857
Note: the original item is over 170 years old and has had some minor (but visible) repair work on it over the years.
Published April 20th 1857 by Wm. Ibbitt, 152 Broad Lane, Sheffield.
Day and Son, lithographers to the Queen.
Inscription on image reads: Respectfully inscribed to John Rodgers Esq. of Abbey Dale by his faithful servant William Ibbitt.
From an original at Sheffield Libraries: ov00161
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Media ID 33004987
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VISUAL DESCRIPTION
The image depicts a pastoral landscape scene. In the foreground, there is a variety of livestock including cows and sheep grazing on grassy land. To the right side, we see two figures that appear to be women in period clothing; one is standing while the other is sitting down, suggesting they might be enjoying the scenery or tending to the animals. In the middle ground, there's an expanse of open fields with patches of trees and possibly some agricultural land. A few buildings can also be seen scattered across this area which could indicate farmhouses or rural dwellings. The background features rolling hills under what appears to be a slightly cloudy sky. The overall color palette consists of earth tones giving it an antique feel which suggests that this painting may have been created in an earlier century. It's worth noting that due to its age and style, this artwork likely serves as both an aesthetic piece and a historical record of rural life during the time it was painted.
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