Frank Meadow Sutcliffe Print What did you say my dear?

A nostalgic vintage print from The Sutcliffe Gallery, Whitby, titled What Did You Say, My Dear?. The image depicts an elderly man sitting in his cottage doorway, holding a walking stick. He sits upright, hand to his ear, listening intently to a little girl who stands beside him. The composition captures both tenderness and humour, reflecting Sutcliffe’s gift for portraying everyday human connection in Whitby’s fishing community.
A distinctive item for collectors of Yorkshire heritage, portraiture, and vintage gallery prints.

English, photographer Whitby 1853-1941

Frank Meadow Sutcliffe, celebrated Victorian photographer, became renowned for his evocative studies of Whitby’s people and seascapes. His work often portrayed candid moments of daily life, blending authenticity with artistry.

This What Did You Say, My Dear? print embodies Whitby’s social heritage, offering both nostalgic appeal and historical interest. It’s perfect for display in a coastal collection, framed as decorative wall art, or kept as part of a broader archive of Yorkshire memorabilia, portraiture, and vintage collectables.

Print from the Sutcliffe Gallery Whitby.

This Sutcliffe Gallery Print is in original packaging as per the scanned pictures. Size 280 x 212mm