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Geordie Haa d the Bairn, 1890 (oil on canvas)
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Geordie Haa d the Bairn, 1890 (oil on canvas)
TW427304 Geordie Haa d the Bairn, 1890 (oil on canvas) by Hedley, Ralph (1848-1913); 77.5x62.7 cm; Laing Art Gallery, Newcastle-upon-Tyne, UK; (add.info.: This painting illustrates a song by the North East entertainer Joe Wilson. It tells the story of Geordie, who is left to look after the baby whilst his wife goes out. The babys cry makes Geordie appreciate the importance of his wifes work in the house. Its startin te cry agyen, Aw see tuts throo its gum, Maw bonny bit pet, dinner fret - Aw wish yor muther wad cum. North East miners like Geordie wore shorts because the underground passages were very hot. A clippy mat made of strips of old clothes lies on the floor of the cottage. The picture is a 19th-century copy of a painting by popular North-East artist Ralph Hedley. Hedleys picture showed a Newcastle miner named Snowdon Pyle with his daughter Annie; ); eTyne & Wear Archives & Museums; English, out of copyright
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The print titled "Geordie Haa d the Bairn, 1890" captures a poignant moment in the life of Geordie, a North East miner. Painted by renowned artist Ralph Hedley, this oil on canvas artwork depicts Geordie seated by the fireplace, holding his crying baby while his wife is away. The painting beautifully illustrates a song by Joe Wilson, an entertainer from the region. As Geordie struggles to console his little one, he begins to appreciate the immense importance of his wife's work within their home. The lyrics of the song express Geordie's longing for her return as he tries to comfort their child: "Its startin te cry agyen, Aw see tuts throo its gum, Maw bonny bit pet, dinner fret - Aw wish yor muther wad cum". Notable details within the painting include Geordie wearing shorts due to the intense heat underground and a clippy mat made from strips of old clothes lying on the cottage floor. This 19th-century copy of Hedley's original work features Snowdon Pyle, a Newcastle miner with his daughter Annie. Displayed at Laing Art Gallery in Newcastle-upon-Tyne, UK; this piece offers viewers a glimpse into domestic life during Victorian times. Through its emotive portrayal and attention to detail, "Geordie Haa d the Bairn" serves as both an artistic masterpiece and historical documentation of working-class families in England's coal mining communities.
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