John Constable (British, 1776–1837), The Hay Wain (Landscape: Noon), 1821, oil on canvas, 130.2 x 185.4 cm (The National Gallery, London), Image Source: wikimedia
John Constable (British, 1776–1837), The Hay Wain (Landscape: Noon), 1821, oil on canvas, 130.2 x 185.4 cm (The National Gallery, London). Speakers: Dr. Steven Zucker and Dr. Beth Harris
The word ‘wain’ immediately brought the name ‘wainwright’ to mind; I found it’s another of those names that reflect a trade. ‘Wain’ is an archaic word for wagon, and of course a ‘wright’ is a maker: shipwright, wheelwright, playwright, and such.
Etymology elucidates yet again. Now you also know that a distant ancestor of someone born with the family name Wainwright was a maker and repairer of wagons.
Haying just seems to be a perpetual theme for painters, does it not? Well, not any more, of course. Little actually beautiful about the way we do things now.
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The word ‘wain’ immediately brought the name ‘wainwright’ to mind; I found it’s another of those names that reflect a trade. ‘Wain’ is an archaic word for wagon, and of course a ‘wright’ is a maker: shipwright, wheelwright, playwright, and such.
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Thanks, Linda…So, Batman is descended from wagon makers! lol
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You’re going to have to explain that one to me — I don’t know a thing about Batman, never having seen the films, etc.
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Brief summary: https://www.wikiwand.com/en/Batman:_Creature_of_the_Night. (three of my six were boys!) 🙂
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Ah, ha! Now I get it!
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“Wain” is the native English version of “wagon,” which English borrowed from Dutch. The borrowed version eventually drove out the native one.
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I wondered and did not look it up. Thanks for filling in the blanks, Steve! 😎
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Etymology elucidates yet again. Now you also know that a distant ancestor of someone born with the family name Wainwright was a maker and repairer of wagons.
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Yes — Batman!! lol
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One of my faves.
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Haying just seems to be a perpetual theme for painters, does it not? Well, not any more, of course. Little actually beautiful about the way we do things now.
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True. Thanks for sharing your thoughts, Ana. 🌺❤️
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Just love this painting by John Constable, my favorite British landscape painter 🙂
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I am happy you enjoy this, Rosaliene. More to come! 🙂🌺
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Wow. So much detail in this beautiful painting. Thank you.
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My pleasure, always, Sheila. He is truly a master! 🙂
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