The bridges across the Tyne have helped give Newcastle its identity for hundreds of years. The High Level Bridge was opened in 1849. The Swing Bridge was built in 1873-76 to replace the old Tyne Bridge. The new bridge rotated to allow tall ships up the river to factories and shipyards. Leeds artist Arthur Grimshaw was attracted by the dark silhouettes of the bridges combined with night-time lamplight reflected on the wet Quayside.

Provenance: Given by T.F. Liddell, 1952

Object description
Type: Easel painting
Location: Laing Art Gallery, Newcastle-upon-Tyne, Tyne & Wear
Material: Oil on canvas
Artist: Arthur E. Grimshaw (1868-1913)
Date: 1895

Image Details
Date: 15 April 2023
Camera body: iPhone Xs
Lens: Wide Camera 26mm ƒ/1.8
Focal Length: 26mm
Aperture: ƒ/1.8
Shutter Speed: 1/25s
ISO: 500
Licensing: Image of a North East Museums asset. This image cannot be licensed.