These two men are sawing planks, using a huge two-handled saw and a saw pit. Behind them is a shelter to protect the cut planks while they season in the open air, so that they won’t warp in use. The children have come to gather firewood. The boy is wearing a Northumberland beret.

Provenance: Given by Miss Wilson 1940

Object description
Type: Easel painting
Location: Laing Art Gallery, Newcastle-upon-Tyne, Tyne & Wear
Material: Oil on canvas
Artist: Ralph Hedley (1848-1913)
Date: 1896

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: 1/30s
ISO: 800
Licensing: Image of a North East Museums asset. This image cannot be licensed.