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And With The Burden of Many Years, 1888 (oil on canvas)
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And With The Burden of Many Years, 1888 (oil on canvas)
TW429350 And With The Burden of Many Years, 1888 (oil on canvas) by Faed, Thomas (1826-1900); 153.5x213.5 cm; Sunderland Museum & Winter Gardens, Tyne & Wear, UK; (add.info.: This elderly womans tartan skirt shows that she is Scottish. The large bundle on her back and the umbrella by her side are probably all her possessions. She is likely to be a victim of the Highland Clearances early in the 19th century. At that time, crofting families were evicted by landowners to allow large flocks of sheep to graze. She is probably on her way to sail on an emigration boat from the beach visible in the background on the left. Thomas Faed was a Scottish artist who painted many pictures showing the hardships of Scottish Highland life; ); eSunderland Museums; Scottish, out of copyright
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And With The Burden of Many Years, 1888
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is a poignant oil painting by Scottish artist Thomas Faed. This artwork, measuring 153.5x213.5 cm, can be found at the Sunderland Museum & Winter Gardens in Tyne & Wear, UK. The focal point of the painting is an elderly woman seated on the side of a road in the Scottish Highlands. Her worn tartan skirt serves as a reminder of her Scottish heritage and perhaps signifies her connection to the land she has been forced to leave behind. With a large bundle strapped to her back and an umbrella by her side, it becomes apparent that these are likely all her possessions. This depiction hints at the devastating impact of the Highland Clearances during the early 19th century when crofting families were forcibly evicted from their homes to make way for sheep grazing. In this scene, we witness a momentary pause in this woman's arduous journey. She rests on her journey towards an emigration boat waiting on the beach visible in the background on the left-hand side. Thomas Faed was renowned for his ability to capture and convey human emotions through his artistry. Through "And With The Burden of Many Years" he sheds light on not only one individual's struggle but also highlights broader themes such as poverty and hardship faced by many during this time period. This powerful painting invites viewers into a world where resilience meets adversity—a testament to both Faed's skill as an artist and his commitment to portraying Scotland's history with sensitivity and authenticity.
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