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Smugglers Playing Cards (oil on canvas)
TW426844 Smugglers Playing Cards (oil on canvas) by Parker, Henry Perlee (1795-1873); 61.9x50 cm; Laing Art Gallery, Newcastle-upon-Tyne, UK; (add.info.: Smugglers passing time with cards while waiting for their boat in this scene; A watch on the wall beside the pistol shows that it is quarter to one in the morning; The Russian clothes of the old man in the centre reflect the important trading links between the countries of the Baltic sea and the North East of England at this time; ); eTyne & Wear Archives & Museums; English, out of copyright
Media ID 23476350
© Tyne & Wear Archives & Museums / Bridgeman Images
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Smugglers Playing Cards - A Glimpse into Illicit Trade and Midnight Antics
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. This oil on canvas print, titled "Smugglers Playing Cards" offers a fascinating glimpse into the clandestine world of illegal trade in 19th-century Northern England. Painted by Henry Perlee Parker, this artwork measures 61.9x50 cm and is housed at the Laing Art Gallery in Newcastle-upon-Tyne, UK. In this scene, we witness smugglers passing time with a game of cards while anxiously awaiting their boat. The dimly lit room reveals barrels strategically placed to conceal their illicit activities. A loyal dog rests nearby, ever watchful for any signs of danger. Notably, a wall-mounted clock beside a pistol indicates that it is quarter to one in the morning – highlighting the cloak-and-dagger nature of their operations under cover of darkness. The central figure dons Russian attire, symbolizing the vital trading links between Baltic countries and North East England during this era. Parker's meticulous brushwork captures both the tension and camaraderie among these smugglers as they engage in their game. Their walking sticks or canes rest against chairs as they focus intently on each hand dealt. Through this evocative painting, we are transported back to an era where smuggling was rife along Britain's coastlines – a dangerous yet alluring world filled with secrecy and risk-taking. (Photo credit: Bridgeman Images)
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