The Last in the Market is a late-19th-century genre painting by British artist Ralph Hedley (1848–1913), known for his empathetic, narrative-driven depictions of working-class life in Victorian England.
This scene shows a tired young boy asleep inside a covered wagon at the end of a long market day, guarded by a loyal dog at his side. The composition captures warmth, fatigue, and quiet companionship—hallmarks of Hedley’s humane storytelling style.