This 1845 work depicts an iron mine in the Forest of Dean in Gloucestershire. At the time, the iron mining industry was at its peak. The watercolour emphasises the scale of the rock surrounding the group of miners and the intimidating darkness of the tunnel entrance we see behind them.n.

Provenance: Bequeathed by Thomas Burrell Bewick, 1922

Object description
Type: Easel painting
Location: Laing Art Gallery, Newcastle-upon-Tyne, Tyne & Wear
Material: Pencil & watercolour
Artist: J. B. Brown
Date: about 1845

Image Details
Date: 6 March 2025
Camera body: iPhone Xs
Lens: Wide Camera 26mm ƒ/1.8
Focal Length: 26mm
Aperture: ƒ/1.8
Shutter Speed: 1/28s
ISO: 500
Licensing: Image of a North East Museums asset. This image cannot be licensed.