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Roses for the Invalid, 1894 (oil on canvas)
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Roses for the Invalid, 1894 (oil on canvas)
TW427145 Roses for the Invalid, 1894 (oil on canvas) by Hedley, Ralph (1848-1913); 104.4 x 81.3 cm; Laing Art Gallery, Newcastle-upon-Tyne, UK; (add.info.: In this summer scene, a young woman is cutting roses to brighten up the room of an ill person. Her blue-grey cap is a type worn in the fishing village of Staithes in Yorkshire. She is shown in ordinary working clothes, with her skirt pinned up under her apron to keep it clean. Newcastle artist Ralph Hedley was one of many painters who visited Staithes. This picture illustrates his growing interest in painting natural light effects in the 1890s; ); eTyne & Wear Archives & Museums; English, out of copyright
Media ID 23476894
© Tyne & Wear Archives & Museums / Bridgeman Images
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Roses for the Invalid, 1894
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is a captivating oil painting by Ralph Hedley that depicts a heartwarming scene of compassion and care. In this idyllic summer setting, a young woman can be seen delicately cutting roses to bring some cheer into the room of an ill person. The artist pays attention to detail, capturing the woman's attire with precision - her blue-grey cap signifies her connection to the fishing village of Staithes in Yorkshire. Dressed in ordinary working clothes, she has pinned up her skirt under her apron to keep it clean while tending to this thoughtful task. Hedley's visit to Staithes inspired him greatly, as he sought to capture natural light effects in his paintings during the 1890s. The painting beautifully portrays not only the act of picking and cutting flowers but also conveys deep emotions and love between individuals. With every stroke of his brush, Hedley brings out the tenderness and dedication shown by this daughter towards her sick mother or another loved one. This artwork serves as a reminder that even small gestures can have profound impacts on those who are unwell. It invites viewers into a world where beauty is brought forth from nature itself and shared selflessly with others in times of need.
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