Fine Art Print : Barber and two passing gentlemen having a chat
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Barber and two passing gentlemen having a chat
The local barber having a chat outside the barbers with the local bakery delivery man and another local younger lad. They are photographed in The Horsefair, Malmesbury, Wiltshire. England. Date: circa 1928
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Media ID 14145657
© The Sara Haggerty Collection/Mary Evans Picture Library
Bakery Barber Barbers Barbershop Chat Chats Chatting Conversation Gossip Gossiping Malmesbury News Passing Delivery Horsefair
20"x16" (+3" Border) Fine Art Print
Step into the heart of England's charming past with this captivating fine art print from Media Storehouse, featuring a scene straight out of a quaint English village. Witness the local barber engaging in a friendly chat with the bakery delivery man and a young lad, all nestled in the bustling Horsefair market of Malmesbury, Wiltshire. This evocative, rights-managed image from Mary Evans Prints Online transports you to a simpler time, making it an enchanting addition to any home or office space. Bring the warmth and character of traditional English life into your surroundings with this exquisite fine art print.
20x16 image printed on 26x22 Fine Art Rag Paper with 3" (76mm) white border. Our Fine Art Prints are printed on 300gsm 100% acid free, PH neutral paper with archival properties. This printing method is used by museums and art collections to exhibit photographs and art reproductions.
Our fine art prints are high-quality prints made using a paper called Photo Rag. This 100% cotton rag fibre paper is known for its exceptional image sharpness, rich colors, and high level of detail, making it a popular choice for professional photographers and artists. Photo rag paper is our clear recommendation for a fine art paper print. If you can afford to spend more on a higher quality paper, then Photo Rag is our clear recommendation for a fine art paper print.
Estimated Image Size (if not cropped) is 50.8cm x 40.6cm (20" x 16")
Estimated Product Size is 66cm x 55.9cm (26" x 22")
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.
EDITORS COMMENTS
In this charming photograph taken in the heart of Malmesbury, Wiltshire, England, circa 1928, we find a local barber engaged in an animated conversation with two passing gentlemen on the pavement outside his barbershop in The Horsefair. The barber, with his white apron and barber's pole, cuts hair with ease and familiarity, his focus momentarily diverted from his work to engage in friendly banter with the other men. The delivery man, laden with baskets of freshly baked goods from the local bakery, pauses for a moment to join in the chat. His broad smile and relaxed posture suggest a sense of camaraderie and shared community. The younger lad, perhaps an apprentice or a curious onlooker, listens intently to the conversation, no doubt absorbing the local news and gossip. This scene captures the essence of small-town life in England during the 1920s. The men's casual attire, the horse-drawn carts in the background, and the bustling activity of The Horsefair all contribute to a vivid sense of history and nostalgia. The simple pleasure of a chat between friends, in the open air and on the bustling street, is a universal experience that transcends time and place. This photograph offers a glimpse into a bygone era, inviting us to reflect on the enduring power of conversation and community.
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