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04 Jul - 18 Oct 2009

An exhibition of engravings by the North-East born artist Thomas Bewick.

The exhibition focuses on Bewick's 'tail-pieces' - small illustrations for a number of 18th century publications. These are complemented by some of Bewick's woodblocks and more prints from the Laing’s collection.

Born in Cherryburn, near Mickley, Northumberland in 1753, Bewick worked in Newcastle until his death in 1828. Clearly influenced by his childhood on a small farm on the banks of the river Tyne, Bewick’s love of the countryside is reflected in his detailed woodcuts of animals, birds and rural scenes.

The exhibition is organised by Ikon Gallery in Birmingham.

To find out more about Bewick, you can visit Tyne & Wear Archives & Museums' Discovering Bewick website.

Order Thomas Bewick merchandise from our online shop.

The Natural History Society of Northumbria is pleased to announce the launch of the course 'Bewick in context', led by Dr Peter Quinn. The course will consist of 10 meetings, including a hands on investigation of the natural history artist looking at his life and work. It will have an informal atmosphere, no entry requirements, written work is optional, but enthusiasm is essential! Meetings will be held at the Great North Museum: Hancock, Thursdays starting 8 October, 2pm. More information is available on the Society's website and you can dowload more details here (247kb, pdf).