Ralph Hedley
Ralph Hedley: A Chronicle of Tyneside Life
Born: December 31, 1848, Gilling West, North Yorkshire
Died: June 14, 1913, Newcastle upon Tyne
Nationality: British
Artistic Mediums: Oil Painting, Wood Carving, Illustration
Early Life and Training
Ralph Hedley's family moved to Newcastle upon Tyne in 1850 due to industrial opportunities.
At the age of 13, he was apprenticed to Thomas Tweedy, a woodcarver, gaining valuable s
kills in that craft.
Simultaneously, he studied art and design at the 'Government school' in Newcastle and attended evening classes under William Bell Scott, a significant influence on his artistic development.
He received a bronze medal from the government’s Department of Art and Science at age 14, demonstrating early talent.
Artistic Career: Painting and Wood Carving
After his apprenticeship, Hedley established a successful…
