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Selling Coke at the Gas Works, 1893-94 (w/c gouache on paper)
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Selling Coke at the Gas Works, 1893-94 (w/c gouache on paper)
6342812 Selling Coke at the Gas Works, 1893-94 (w/c
gouache on paper) by Tidmarsh, Henry Edward (1855-1939); 36.8x26.6 cm; Manchester Art Gallery, UK; (add.info.: On the left is a woman carrying a heavy sack on her back. In the centre is a young girl, she is holding an open sack whilst a man is pouring coke into it. On the right is a young girl pulling a small hand cart, which is full. In the background are two men
label on the back "Account...../ No......../ Name Sale of Coke at/ Gas Works/ Artist........./ Date......"
on the front brc signed by the artist "H.E.T."
brc "Selling Coke/ at the Gas Works"
Purchase, 1894); © Manchester Art Gallery ; Manchester Art Gallery
Media ID 32119462
© Manchester Art Gallery Manchester Art Gallery / Bridgeman Images
19 19th Xix Xixth Nineteenth Century E Tidmarsh Henry Edward Tidmarsh Historical Buildings Historical Place Manchester Tidmarsh Tidmarsh Henry Edward 1855 1939 Wash
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The captivating print titled "Selling Coke at the Gas Works, 1893-94" by Henry Edward Tidmarsh takes us back to a bustling scene in late 19th century Manchester. The artwork, created with watercolor and gouache on paper, showcases the daily life of this industrial city. In the foreground, we see a woman laboring under the weight of a heavy sack strapped to her back. Just beside her stands a young girl holding an open sack while a man pours coke into it from a larger container. On the right side of the image, another young girl pulls a small hand cart filled with coke. The artist's attention to detail is evident in this piece; every figure and object seems to come alive against the backdrop of historical buildings. The label on the back provides intriguing information about an account related to selling coke at gas works during that time period. This artwork captures not only scenes from everyday life but also offers insight into Manchester's industrial past. It serves as a reminder of how people worked tirelessly in challenging conditions for their livelihoods. Displayed at Manchester Art Gallery, this remarkable piece invites viewers to step into history and appreciate both its artistic merit and its historical significance within British society.
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