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India House, Manchester, 1912 (oil on canvas)
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India House, Manchester, 1912 (oil on canvas)
3518772 India House, Manchester, 1912 (oil on canvas) by Valette, Adolphe (1876-1942); 142x86 cm; Manchester Art Gallery, UK; (add.info.: A sheltered view down the River Medlock in Manchester, seen from Oxford Bridge and looking in the direction of
India House, a large office building on Whitworth Street. The top of the scene is framed by the black underside of
an archway belonging to the railway viaduct spanning Oxford Road. In the centre of the composition is the hazy,
looming form of India House, its numerous lit up windows reflected in the water below. To the left, extending out
over the river is part of the Refuge Assurance building (now the Palace Hotel). To the right are two large, industrial
looking buildings beyond which are the various indistinct forms of girders and trails of smoke. Travelling along the
river in the middle-distance are two flat barges.); © Manchester Art Gallery
Media ID 32118620
© Manchester Art Gallery / Bridgeman Images
Archway Atmospheric Barge Boat Dock Calm Calmness Canal Composure Dock Docks Glowing Harbor Area Harbour Area Harbours Hazy Lights Manchester Misty Office Offices Oxford Road Peaceful Piece And Quiet Pier Pontoons Port Area Quiet Reflection Serene Serenity Steam Tranquil Twilight Viaduct Wharf Britisch Britisch Egnland India House Means Of Conveyance Whitworth Street
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India House, Manchester, 1912 - A Glimpse into the Serene Industrial Landscape
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. This oil painting by Adolphe Valette transports us back to the bustling city of Manchester in 1912. The artwork captures a sheltered view down the River Medlock from Oxford Bridge, offering a unique perspective of India House, an imposing office building on Whitworth Street. The composition is framed by the dark archway belonging to the railway viaduct above Oxford Road, creating an atmospheric and mysterious ambiance. In the center of the scene looms India House, its numerous illuminated windows reflecting beautifully in the calm waters below. To its left stands part of Refuge Assurance building (now known as Palace Hotel), extending over the river. To complete this industrial landscape, two large buildings can be seen on the right side with girders and trails of smoke rising behind them. Two flat barges gracefully traverse along the river's middle-distance. Valette's masterful brushstrokes capture not only architectural details but also evoke a sense of tranquility amidst urban activity. This painting showcases both serenity and composure within a rapidly growing cityscape. As we gaze upon this historical print from Manchester Art Gallery's collection, we are reminded of England's rich industrial heritage while being transported to a time where calmness prevailed even in bustling ports like Manchester.
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