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Piece Hall, Halifax (oil on canvas)
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Piece Hall, Halifax (oil on canvas)
3822226 Piece Hall, Halifax (oil on canvas) by Anderson, John Wilson (1792-1851); 117x143 cm; Calderdale Museums Service, West Yorkshire, UK; (add.info.: The Piece Hall is a Grade I listed building in Halifax, West Yorkshire, built in 1779 as a cloth hall for weavers to sell their woolen cloth pieces.); eCalderdale Borough Council; English, out of copyright
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This oil on canvas print depicts the historic Piece Hall in Halifax, West Yorkshire. Painted by John Wilson Anderson, this artwork measures 117x143 cm and is currently housed in the Calderdale Museums Service. The Piece Hall, a Grade I listed building constructed in 1779, served as a bustling cloth hall where weavers would gather to sell their exquisite woolen pieces. The painting beautifully captures the vibrant atmosphere of this textile hub with its busy crowd of men, women, and children. The figures depicted in the artwork are engrossed in various activities related to the textile industry. Women can be seen examining fabrics while men engage in conversations amidst columns that adorn the courtyard. The architecture of the building itself is awe-inspiring and adds grandeur to the scene. Anderson's masterful brushstrokes bring life to every detail within this industrial vista. The artist skillfully portrays both the energy and bustle of daily life at Piece Hall while also capturing moments of quiet contemplation among individuals absorbed by their surroundings. This remarkable painting serves as a testament to Halifax's rich history as an epicenter for textile production during that era. It invites viewers to immerse themselves into a world filled with color, movement, and human connection – reminding us all of our shared heritage and how it has shaped our present-day society.
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