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A. B. C. 1887 (oil on canvas)
TW427240 A.B.C. 1887 (oil on canvas) by Hedley, Ralph (1848-1913); 127x101.8 cm; Laing Art Gallery, Newcastle-upon-Tyne, UK; (add.info.: The child in this scene is looking at Old Aunt Elspas A.B.C.. He wears a smock over his long shorts to keep his clothes clean. The old man is dressed in country fashion, with gaiters to keep his trousers out of mud, and a scarf around his neck. As in many Victorian cottages, there is a caged songbird beside the window. The artist Ralph Hedley painted many scenes of North-East family life. Old Aunt Elspas A.B.C. was a book illustrated with wood engravings by the Newcastle artist Joseph Crawhall II (1821-1896); ); eTyne & Wear Archives & Museums; English, out of copyright
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This print titled "A. B. C. 1887" by Ralph Hedley takes us back to a charming scene of Victorian family life. The focus is on a young child, dressed in a smock and long shorts, engrossed in the pages of Old Aunt Elspas A. B. C. book. His intent gaze reflects his eagerness to learn and discover new words. Beside the window stands an elderly man, adorned in traditional country attire with gaiters protecting his trousers from mud and a scarf wrapped around his neck for warmth. In typical Victorian fashion, there is a caged songbird perched nearby, adding an element of nature's melody to this domestic interior. Ralph Hedley was renowned for capturing scenes like these that depicted North-Eastern family life during the late 19th century. This particular painting showcases not only the bond between generations but also highlights the importance placed on education even at such tender ages. The book itself holds significance as it was illustrated by Joseph Crawhall II, another talented artist from Newcastle-upon-Tyne. Through this artwork, we are transported into a world where knowledge is cherished and passed down through generations. With its rich details and nostalgic ambiance, "A. B. C. 1887" invites us to appreciate the beauty found within simple moments of learning and connection between loved ones – reminding us that education truly knows no boundaries or age limits.
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