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"Two Yorkshire Bairns," by J. Deffet Francis...Wakefield Fine-Art and Industrial Exhibition, 1865. Creator: W Thomas
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"Two Yorkshire Bairns," by J. Deffet Francis...Wakefield Fine-Art and Industrial Exhibition, 1865. Creator: W Thomas
"Two Yorkshire Bairns," by J. Deffet Francis, in the Wakefield Fine-Art and Industrial Exhibition, 1865. Engraving of a painting. 'The genuine native race of Yorkshire folk are a fine robust breed, whose physical constitution is equal to that of any other stock of the English, Scottish, or Irish populations. Mr. Francis seems to have made these varieties of race within the limits of our common nationality a subject of particular study: and in an artistic point of view, as well as connected with interesting historical and ethnological questions, it is certainly worthy of attention. The two young persons whose portraits he has given are excellent specimens of their race. We believe Mr. Francis has rendered essential service to the Wakefield committee in arranging and hanging the fine-art contributions to the exhibition...His own contribution is a charming work, giving, in a bright Venetian key of colour, the beauty of peasant life without its squalor, and commending itself specially by the natural expression and gesture of the girl, so proudly nursing her little brother, and by the childish beauty of the little bairn her charge'. From "Illustrated London News", 1865
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**Two Yorkshire Bairns**
This charming engraving, created in 1865, captures two young children of Yorkshire descent at play. The artwork was featured at the Wakefield Fine-Art and Industrial Exhibition that year. Artist J. Deffet Francis has skillfully captured the natural beauty and innocence of childhood through his depiction of a proud little girl nursing her younger brother.
The engraving is notable for its warm, Venetian-inspired color palette, which adds to its charm. The children's expressions are genuine and endearing, conveying their joy in each other's company. This delightful scene serves as a testament to the artist's ability to capture the essence of everyday life without sacrificing artistic merit.
The Wakefield Fine-Art and Industrial Exhibition was an important cultural event that brought together artists, artisans, and enthusiasts from across the region. The inclusion of Francis' work among its exhibits highlights his contribution to the world of art in Yorkshire during this period. This engraving remains a delightful representation of childhood innocence and rural life in 19th-century England.
**Credit:** Heritage Images/W Thomas
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