Walking became more popular as a pastime in the 1930s. These young women are smartly dressed in berets and shorts, fairly new developments for women’s clothing at the time.

In order to produce the smooth, bright colours seen in this picture, the artist chose to use tempera (pigment bound with egg rather than oil). James Walker Tucker trained at Newcastle’s School of Art.

Provenance: Purchased from the artist, 1936

Object description
Type: Easel painting
Location: Laing Art Gallery, Newcastle-upon-Tyne, Tyne & Wear
Material: Tempera on panel
Artist: James Walker Tucker (1898-1972)
Date: Exhibited 1936

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: 1/25s
ISO: 500
Licensing: Image of a North East Museums asset. This image cannot be licensed.