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The grains of wheat are being burnished with a fine red cloth, and money is on the table in front of Mr Hatfield. The other sitters are all from around York: Mr T. Belt of Walmgate, Mr W. Garbutt of York – Corn Merchant, Mr Bowman of Elvington – Veterinary Surgeon, Mr Joseph Hatfield, Mr Henry Warneford Senior of Copmanthorpe – Farmer.
Three of the men wear top hats, and Mr. Hatfield wears a richly flowered waistcoat. The scene may be taking place in a Corn Exchange, when the value of the crop is being decided.
Merchant Adventurers’ Hall
York
Title
Mr Hatfield Showing Samples of Wheat
Date
1856
Medium
oil on canvas
Measurements
H 111 x W 141 cm
Accession number
YORMA 262
Acquisition method
gift from Ernest Leetham, 1877
Work type
Painting
