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Canvas Print : Watercress beds in Horton Kirby. 1935
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Watercress beds in Horton Kirby. 1935
Watercress beds in Horton Kirby.
1935
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Media ID 10974363
© John Topham / TopFoto.co.uk
Baskets Cultivation English Rural Life Harvest Rural Life Water Cress
20"x16" (51x41cm) Canvas Print
Bring the charm of history into your home with our Media Storehouse Canvas Print featuring the captivating image, "Watercress Beds in Horton Kirby. 1935" by John Topham from TopFoto. This timeless photograph, taken in 1935, showcases the lush watercress beds nestled in the quaint English village of Horton Kirby. The high-quality canvas print, with its vibrant colors and stunning detail, is sure to make a bold and beautiful addition to any room. Experience the allure of the past, as if you were there, with this exquisite piece of history brought to life.
Delivered stretched and ready to hang our premium quality canvas prints are made from a polyester/cotton blend canvas and stretched over a 1.25" (32mm) kiln dried knot free wood stretcher bar. Packaged in a plastic bag and secured to a cardboard insert for safe transit.
Canvas Prints add colour, depth and texture to any space. Professionally Stretched Canvas over a hidden Wooden Box Frame and Ready to Hang
Estimated Product Size is 50.8cm x 40.6cm (20" x 16")
These are individually made so all sizes are approximate
Artwork printed orientated as per the preview above, with landscape (horizontal) orientation to match the source image.
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This print captures the essence of English rural life in the 1930s. Taken by renowned photographer John Topham, it showcases the watercress beds in Horton Kirby during a time between the wars. The monochrome aesthetic adds a timeless quality to this image, allowing us to transport ourselves back to a different era. In this snapshot of history, we see rows upon rows of meticulously cultivated watercress beds stretching along the riverside. The hydroponic cultivation method employed here is evident as baskets filled with vibrant green cress float on the calm waters. This innovative technique was ahead of its time and highlights how agriculture adapted to meet growing demands. The scene exudes tranquility as workers go about their harvest, carefully plucking fresh watercress from these fertile beds. Their laborious efforts are rewarded with bountiful yields that would nourish many households across England. As we gaze at this photograph, we can almost feel the cool breeze coming off the river and hear nature's symphony playing softly in our ears. It serves as a reminder of simpler times when rural communities thrived on hard work and close-knit relationships with nature. John Topham's skillful composition immortalizes this slice of European history for generations to come. It invites us to appreciate not only his artistic talent but also the resilience and resourcefulness displayed by those who worked tirelessly in these idyllic landscapes long ago.
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