In this view, ships are moored in front of the medieval buildings of the Newcastle Quayside.

Wealthy merchants originally lived here. By this time, however, the buildings were occupied by groups of families crowded together. Two signs picturing a grey horse mark the Grey Horse Inn. The building and a large area around were later destroyed in a terrible fire on October 6th 1854. George Balmer was a leading Newcastle painter of shipping scenes.

Provenance: Purchased, 1933

Object description
Type: Easel painting
Location: Laing Art Gallery, Newcastle-upon-Tyne, Tyne & Wear
Material: Oil on canvas
Artist: George Balmer (1805-1846)
Date: 1830-35

Image Details
Date: 15 April 2023
Camera body: iPhone Xs
Lens: Telephoto Camera 52mm ƒ/2.4
Focal Length: 52mm
Aperture: ƒ/2.4
Shutter Speed: 1/33s
ISO: 320
Licensing: Image of a North East Museums asset. This image cannot be licensed.