The Chimney Sweep

The Chimney Sweep, Signed Open Edition Print by E. Anthony Orme

" The chimney sweep in this painting is on his way to work and can be seen carrying his extendable brushes as well as a dust sheet and sack. Chimney sweeps were very busy in the 40’s, 50’s and 60’s. This was because all the terraced houses would burn coal as the main source of heat. Coal of course created loots of soot in the chimney stacks. The chimney sweep would firstly fasten his dust sheet over the unlit fireplace in order to minimize the dustfall from the stack. He would extend the circular rough bristled brush up the chimney and work the soot loose. Of course this was extremely dirty work and the sweep would end up black with soot - a lot of this acrid dust ended up in his lungs. At the end of the sweep the man would brush the downfall of soot into his bag. Then off he’d go with a full sack. I was told at the time that the sweep would give the soot to allotment owners who would place it round their rhubarb plants. "

Nostalgic Street Scene - Hand Signed Fine Art Print. Based on the artist's childhood memories of the 1950s and 1960s. Featured in E. Anthony Orme's article on his childhood memories of 50s and 60s Manchester titled: 'Nostalgia ain't what it used to be - part II. ' - Lancashire & Northwest magazine - December 2018 Edition - https://www.lancmag.com

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Nostalgic Collection

Manchester & Salford Collection - Manchester has been an inspiration to me all my life. This collection includes nostalgic scenes from my youth of cobbled streets with gas lamps to present day scenes of the hustle & bustle of Deansgate, Castlefield and other iconic landmarks and public houses which offer a refreshed view and often rekindle memories too.

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Please note: All prints are signed by the artist with the exception of the framed trade prints (signature is available for an additional cost).

All canvas prints are stretched and varnished.

All framed paper prints are glazed.

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is to the Fine Art Trade Guild’s conservation level where possible. View E. Anthony Orme’s latest exhibition at his gallery. Check online for opening times. E. Anthony Orme Gallery, T/A  Rome Fine Arts, 284 Stand Lane, Radcliffe, Manchester, M26
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