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Ralph Hedley

Ralph Hedley (1851 - 1913) was active/lived in United Kingdom.  Ralph Hedley is known for Figure, genre paintings.

Ralph Hedley was a painter and woodcarver born in Newcastle to an artisan family. He trained at Elswick School of Art and was influenced by William Bell Scott's use of local subject matter. Hedley worked in the woodcarving industry, eventually opening his own workshop and creating artistic pieces for local churches and societies. He gained notoriety for his paintings, drawing on the Newlyn school and other social realists for his stylistic influences. His subjects included the gritty realism of dockworkers and miners as well as the charming naivety of children at play. Hedley was a successful exhibitor, committee member, and eventually president of the Bewick club, which ensured he had no shortage of wealthy patrons. His work was also adored by the working class, and reproductions of his most renowned works were distributed through local papers and tea promotions. Hedley's reputation and business continued to expand throughout his lifetime, and he became a member of the RBA and exhibit   ...  [Displaying 1000 of 1046 characters.]  Artist bio

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Facts about Ralph Hedley

Ralph Hedley was a painter and woodcarver born in Newcastle to an artisan family. He trained at Elswick School of Art and was influenced by William Bell Scott's use of local subject matter. Hedley worked in the woodcarving industry, eventually opening his own workshop and creating artistic pieces for local churches and societies. He gained notoriety for his paintings, drawing on the Newlyn school and other social realists for his stylistic influences. His subjects included the gritty realism of dockworkers and miners as well as the charming naivety of children at play. Hedley was a successful exhibitor, committee member, and eventually president of the Bewick club, which ensured he had no shortage of wealthy patrons. His work was also adore  ...  Displaying 750 of 1046 characters.

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