Currently featured in the exhibition “The Art of Conservation – damaged painting at south shields” – Conservation, South Shields Museum and Art Gallery

Description from North East Museums web site:

A woman prepares to give a small child a piggy-back ride. The Victorians loved sentimental pictures, such as this, which present an artificial, idyllic view of the life of poor working people. The fishergirl has time to play, and the little girl is well fed and clean. The picture may be intended to show a scene near the fishing village of Cullercoats, where Robert Jobling painted many scenes. He was an important figure in early 20th century North East art.

Object description
Type: Easel Painting
Location: South Shields Museum, Tyne & Wear
Material: Oil on canvas
Artist: Robert Jobling (1841-1923)
Date: 1883

Image Details
Date: 24 July 2025
Camera body: iPhone Xs
Lens: Wide Camera 26mm ƒ/1.8
Focal Length: 26mm
Aperture: ƒ/1.8
Shutter Speed: 1/50s
ISO: 125
Licensing: Image of a North East Museums asset. This image cannot be licensed.