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Photographic Print : Richard Arthur (Dicky Nine Lives), Edwyn Vincent (1858-1919)
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Richard Arthur (Dicky Nine Lives), Edwyn Vincent (1858-1919)
Oil on canvas, English School, 1887. Primitive style full length portrait of man in mining clothes with Pednandrea Mine in the background of the painting. Richard Arthur was known as Dicky Nine Lives, after falling down the inside of Pednandrea mine stack and surviving. He died in Penzance in June 1893, at the age of around 70. A report from Redruth in the Royal Cornwall Gazette on Thursday 15th June 1893 states: News has reached here from Penzance of the death of the well known character, Richard Arthur, generally known as " Dickey Nine Lives" by reason of numerous hairbreadth escapes, chief among which was a fall down the inside of Pednandrea stack. This wonderful man was well known to almost every person within a radius of 15 miles, and his marvellous exploits have formed the topic of many a Cornish yarn. With no settled residence or means of sustenance, he managed to exist with the occasional comfort of a " bit of bacca." When sometime ago it was rumoured that Dicky had suddenly inherited a large fortune, he was immediately addressed as Mr. Arthur, and for some reason consented to have his " picture taken" by a local photographer. This photo when exhibited caused considerable amusement, Dickey being taken in his usual attire. The fortune eventually turned out to be a hoax. It would hardly be possible to find in Cornwall a person whose life has to abounded in comical incidents, and a sharp literary aspirant would win immediate popularity by publishing a life of Dickey Nine Lives. Edwyn Vincent was publisher and printer of The Eagle at the Printing Works Redruth. This painting may have been intended to illustrate an article in The Eagle
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Introducing the Media Storehouse collection of exquisite Photographic Prints, featuring the captivating portrait of "Richard Arthur (Dicky Nine Lives)" by Edwyn Vincent. This oil on canvas painting, hailing from the English School in 1887, showcases a primitive style full-length portrait of a man in mining clothes. The striking backdrop of Pednandrea Mine adds to the intrigue and historical significance of this artwork. Bring the rich heritage of Royal Cornwall Museum into your home or office with our high-quality, museum-grade prints. Each print is meticulously produced using state-of-the-art technology to preserve the original artwork's details and colors, ensuring a stunning and authentic representation. Add this timeless masterpiece to your personal collection and relish the beauty and history it embodies.
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Estimated Image Size (if not cropped) is 18.5cm x 27.9cm (7.3" x 11")
Estimated Product Size is 21.6cm x 27.9cm (8.5" x 11")
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Artwork printed orientated as per the preview above, with portrait (vertical) orientation to match the source image.
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This print captures the essence of Richard Arthur, famously known as Dicky Nine Lives, in all his rugged glory. Painted in 1887 by an unknown English artist in a primitive style, this full-length portrait showcases Dicky dressed in his mining clothes against the backdrop of Pednandrea Mine. Dicky's nickname was earned through countless narrow escapes from death, including a remarkable fall down the depths of Pednandrea mine stack which he miraculously survived. His legendary status spread far and wide, making him a familiar face to almost everyone within a 15-mile radius. Tales of his extraordinary exploits have become the stuff of Cornish folklore. Despite living without a settled residence or reliable means of sustenance, Dicky managed to scrape by with occasional comforts like tobacco. Rumors once circulated that he had unexpectedly inherited great wealth, leading locals to address him as Mr. Arthur and prompting him to agree to have his "picture taken" by a local photographer. The resulting photograph caused much amusement when exhibited due to its depiction of Dicky in his usual attire. However, it later transpired that the fortune was nothing more than an elaborate hoax. Dicky's life has been filled with comical incidents that would delight any aspiring writer seeking popularity through publishing his biography. This painting may have been commissioned by Edwyn Vincent for publication in The Eagle at Redruth Printing Works—an intriguing possibility that adds another layer of interest and historical context to this fascinating piece.
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