Fine Art Print : Five boys on a Balham street, SW London
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Five boys on a Balham street, SW London
Five boys in distress on a Balham street, SW London. They have just fallen off a plank of wood which they were using as an improvised slide. Date: circa 1961
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Media ID 14189390
© The Paul Kaye Collection / Mary Evans Picture Library
Balham Childhood Crying Distress Fallen Fence Hurt Improvised Plank Tumble Unhappy Urchin Urchins
20"x16" (+3" Border) Fine Art Print
Step back in time with our exquisite Fine Art Print from Media Storehouse, featuring five boys in an endearing moment of innocence and mischief. This captivating image, sourced from Mary Evans Prints Online, transports us to a bygone era in Balham, South West London, circa 1961. The boys, having just tumbled off an improvised slide made of a plank of wood, radiate joy and excitement. Add this timeless piece to your collection and let the story unfold as you revive the spirit of childhood and the charm of a simpler time.
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 48.7cm x 40.6cm (19.2" 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 evocative black-and-white photograph, five boys, dressed in clothes typical of the 1960s, sit on the pavement of a quiet Balham street in South West London, looking distressed and unhappy. The scene unfolds as if frozen in time, transporting us back to a simpler era of childhood. The boys, with their disheveled hair and tear-streaked faces, have just fallen off a makeshift slide made from a long plank of wood balanced precariously against a fence. Their expressions convey a range of emotions from fear and shock to disappointment and pain. The wooden plank, now lying discarded on the ground, was once an object of excitement and fun, an improvised slide that offered moments of joy and laughter. The boys' clothing and hairstyles, as well as the old-fashioned street scene in the background, serve as reminders of a bygone era. This poignant image captures the innocence and resilience of childhood, as well as the occasional bumps and bruises that come with it. The boys' fallen state, however, also underscores the risks and uncertainties that come with unsupervised play and the importance of safety. This photograph is a poignant reminder of the joys and challenges of childhood in the 1960s and the enduring memories that shape our past.
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