Fine Art Print : Boy scouts on Tuvalu, Gilbert Islands, Pacific
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Boy scouts on Tuvalu, Gilbert Islands, Pacific
Boy scouts listening to their leader on Tuvalu, Gilbert Islands, Pacific. Date: 1979
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Media ID 14167323
© Mary Evans / The Scout Association
1979 Circle Ellice Gilbert Listening Pacific Palm Polynesia Polynesian Speaking Sunny Sunshine Tuvalu Scout Scouting Scouts
21"x14" (+3" Border) Fine Art Print
Experience the rich cultural traditions of the Pacific Islands with this captivating Fine Art Print from Media Storehouse. Featuring an iconic image of Boy Scouts intently listening to their leader on the beautiful shores of Tuvalu, Gilbert Islands, this print takes you on a journey back in time to 1979. This exquisite piece, sourced from Mary Evans Prints Online, is available through Media Storehouse's Rights Managed collection, ensuring the highest quality and authenticity. Bring the vibrant colors and evocative storytelling of this timeless moment into your home or office, and create a space that inspires and delights.
21x14 image printed on 27x20 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 53.3cm x 35.5cm (21" x 14")
Estimated Product Size is 68.6cm x 50.8cm (27" x 20")
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 evocative black-and-white photograph, a group of Boy Scouts intently listen to their leader on the island of Tuvalu in the Pacific's Gilbert Islands during the late 1970s. The Ellice Islands, as they were then known, were a British protectorate, and the Scouting movement had been introduced to the islands in the early 20th century. The Scouts, dressed in their iconic uniforms, stand in a circle under the shade of palm trees, their faces focused on their leader as he speaks. The sunny and idyllic setting, with the warm glow of the sun filtering through the leaves above, adds to the sense of adventure and camaraderie. The Boy Scouts of Tuvalu, like their counterparts around the world, were part of a global movement that emphasized outdoor activities, self-reliance, and community service. This photograph captures a moment in time, a snapshot of history, and offers a glimpse into the lives of these young boys as they learned valuable skills and forged lifelong bonds in the beautiful and sun-kissed Pacific islands. The image is a poignant reminder of the enduring appeal of Scouting and the importance of passing on traditions and values from one generation to the next.
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