Carry Yer Bags Sir?

(Victorian Docklands, Liverpool)

Set against the lamplit docks of nineteenth-century Liverpool, Carry Yer Bags, Sir? captures a fleeting exchange between two very different lives: a dockside boy, hopeful and determined, offers his services to a passing gentleman whose world appears far removed from his own.

The painting draws quiet inspiration from the street life described by Silas K. Hocking in Her Benny; there, Liverpool’s children navigate hardship with resilience and resourcefulness. Like Benny, this young figure stands at the edge of opportunity, reaching toward something better.

Gaslight glows against damp cobbles; ships rest beyond them in the mist, symbols of industry, departure, and possibility. The moment is not sentimental but observational: a study of class, ambition, and quiet dignity beneath the weight of Victorian commerce.

This work forms part of David Bullock’s ongoing exploration of Victorian narrative life, where fleeting encounters reveal strength, resolve, and human connection.

Limited Edition Fine Art Print

This is a limited edition giclée print of Carry Yer Bags Sir? by David Bullock.

Each print is produced using a 12-colour fine art Canon giclée system with archival pigment inks, ensuring exceptional detail, rich tonal depth and deep blacks.

Printed on Gloss Art Fibre 300gsm - a heavyweight exhibition-quality paper with a subtle sheen and fibrous texture that enhances the painterly qualities of the original work.

Each print is hand-signed and numbered by the artist and includes a Certificate of Authenticity.

Edition Details

30 × 30 cm — Limited edition of 150
50 × 50 cm — Limited edition of 100
70 × 70 cm — Limited edition of 50

Each size is a separate edition. Once sold out, that edition will not be reproduced.

Print Size & Border

The listed dimensions refer to the final paper size.

Each print includes a white border to allow space for the artist’s signature and for framing:

30 × 30 cm — includes a 1 inch border
50 × 50 cm — includes a 1.5 inch border
70 × 70 cm — includes a 1.5 inch border

The image area sits within this border.

Archival Quality

Museum-quality giclée printing
Archival pigment inks
Designed for longevity (70+ years when properly displayed)

Shipping

Prints up to 30 × 30 cm are carefully flat-packed between protective boards.
Larger sizes are rolled in tissue paper and shipped in a reinforced tube.

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