Fine Art Print : Group of children on pavement, Balham, SW London
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Group of children on pavement, Balham, SW London
Group of children on a pavement in Balham, SW London, camping out under a wooden plank and a piece of corrugated iron sheeting. One girl is writing on a pre-printed form. Date: circa 1961
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Media ID 14189599
© The Paul Kaye Collection / Mary Evans Picture Library
Balham Camping Childhood Corrugated Document Iron Jumper Knitted Plank Sheet Sheeting Smile Tartan Trousers Urchin Urchins Biro
20"x16" (+3" Border) Fine Art Print
Step back in time with this charming fine art print from the Media Storehouse collection, featuring a group of children in Balham, SW London, circa 1961. Camping out on the pavement under a wooden plank and a piece of corrugated iron sheeting, these little ones create a makeshift home filled with curiosity and imagination. One girl diligently writes on a pre-printed form, capturing the essence of childhood innocence. This evocative image from Mary Evans Prints Online brings history to life, making it a wonderful addition to any home or office space.
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 40.6cm x 48.9cm (16" x 19.3")
Estimated Product Size is 55.9cm x 66cm (22" x 26")
These are individually made so all sizes are approximate
Artwork printed orientated as per the preview above, with portrait (vertical) orientation to match the source image.
EDITORS COMMENTS
In this evocative black-and-white photograph, a group of children huddle together on the pavement in Balham, South West London, circa 1961. The scene exudes an air of innocence and playful determination as the young urchins make the most of their makeshift camping site under a wooden plank and a piece of corrugated iron sheeting. The children, dressed in knitted jumpers and tartan trousers, seem to be in high spirits as they engage in their activities. One young girl, with a bright smile on her face, focuses intently on writing on a pre-printed form with a biro in hand. The rough texture of the pavement and the worn-out appearance of the children's clothes add to the authenticity of this snapshot of 1960s childhood. The children's unscripted joy and the simple pleasures they find in their urban surroundings serve as a reminder of a bygone era, evoking a sense of nostalgia and wonder. This photograph captures the essence of childhood, and the freedom and creativity that comes with it, in a time when the world seemed a little smaller and life's simple joys were more easily found.
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