Sutcliffe Gallery - Australia: Fine 19th Century Photographs Today: Gallery1

	Sisters; Catalogue No.1: This photograph depicts two of Frank Sutcliffe's daughters. This delightful study of Kathy and Evelyn (Lulu) was quite probably taken at Ewe Cote Hall on the outskirts of Whitby where the Sutcliffe family lived for a number of years.Sutcliffe's bold use of lighting is very evident. A difficult negative from which to print due to the extreme contrasts between highlight and shadow. Available in small (114 x 152mm) and medium (210 x 276mm).

	Toy Boats; Catalogue No.2: The setting is Runswick Bay, a few miles along the coast to the north-east of Whitby, at that time a small fishing village. Compositionally this photograph by Frank M. Sutcliffe breaks most of the rules - certainly those by which 19th Century photography was ordered - yet the result is as satisfying as one could wish for. Available in small (114 x 152mm) and medium (210 x 276mm).

	The Weekly News; Catalogue No.3: Isaac Scarth and his wife Ann. The photograph was taken at Glaisdale, a rural village in the Esk Valley, about ten miles from Whitby. Available in small (114 x 152mm) and medium (210 x 276mm).

	Retired From The Sea; Catalogue No.4: A fine character study by Frank Sutcliffe of Isaac Verrill of Staithes. The fishing village of Staithes on the rugged North Yorkshire coastline has attracted artists and photographers over the generations yet has remained less influenced by outside pressures and changes than many such communities.Individuals like Isaac Verrill have contributed to this tradition. Available in small (114 x 152mm) and medium (210 x 276mm).

	Morning & Evening; Catalogue No.5: A superb, informal portrait capturing all the character and pride of this Whitby fisherman. A sharp image with great appeal. The small boy is John Robert 'Dandy' Storr seated beside his great uncle, Tom Storr. Taken on Tate Hill Pier, Whitby in 1884 Available in small (114 x 152mm) and medium (210 x 276mm).

	Women in New Way Ghaut' Catalogue No.6 This is one of the many narrow passages leading down to the harbourside. Sutcliffe took this during the 1890s. The edge lighting entering the photograph from the left transforms this from what would have been a rather ordinary figure study to an arresting picture. Available in small (114 x 152mm) and medium (210 x 276mm).

	'Peace' Catalogue No.7 Mrs Ann Scarth of Glaisdale. A fine portrait taken in the doorwayof her home Rock Head Cottage at Glaisdale. The bonnet she is wearing was of a type traditionally worn by women in both fishing and farming communites, each having subtly different designs according to locality. Teamed with No. 4, they make a great display pair on the wall. Available in small (114 x 152mm) and medium (210 x 276mm).

	'Henry Freeman - Lifeboatman' Catalogue No.8 One of Frank M. Sutcliffe's best known portraits. Lifeboatman for over forty years and sole survivor of the Whitby lifeboat disaster of 1861 when twelve other members of the crew were drowned close by Whitby West Pier. Henry has become something of an icon for maritime safety. Very strong portrait. Available in small (114 x 152mm) and medium (210 x 276mm).

	'Fishergirl' Catalogue No. 9 An example of a studio portrait by Sutcliffe. Polly Swallow of Church Street, Whitby is captured here in all her delicate beauty. Available in small (114 x 152mm) and medium (210 x 276mm).

	'Boardie Willie' Catalogue No. 10 A sandwich-board man of the 1890s. The appeal of this photograph lies in its contrived humour when you compare the two faces. Location: Coffee House Corner, Whitby. Available in small (114 x 152mm) and medium (210 x 276mm).