TW427309 Spring - Piccadilly, 1887 (oil on canvas) by Wilkinson, Edward Clegg (fl.1882-1904); 92.3x137.5 cm; Laing Art Gallery, Newcastle-upon-Tyne, UK; (add.info.: The London artist Edward Wilkinson painted many scenes of London life, such as this springtime scene in Piccadilly. The poor clothing of the street-sellers contrasts with the warm and fashionable dress of the young girl being led away by her mother. Like many artists at this time, Wilkinson was interested in portraying the reality of poor people\'s lives. However, the picture also has a decorative element. Its harmonious arrangements of grey, yellow and black are in tune with the fashionable Aesthetic Movement of this period;); 穢 Tyne & Wear Archives & Museums; British, out of copyright.