Fine Art Print : Woman police officer leaving police station, London
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Woman police officer leaving police station, London
Woman police officer walking down the front steps of Kennington Road police station into a London street.
circa 1960s
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Media ID 14307259
© Metropolitan Police Authority/Mary Evans
Badge Banister Brick Bricks Brickwork Buttons Caps Duty Employment Equality Kennington Lambeth Metropolitan Peaked Policewoman Policewomen Railing Railings Rounded Stairs Uniforms Banisters Rights
20"x20" (+3" Border) Fine Art Print
Step into history with our exquisite Fine Art Print of a Woman Police Officer from the Metropolitan Police Authority, captured by Mary Evans Prints Online. This captivating image, taken in the 1960s outside Kennington Road police station in London, showcases a powerful moment of determination and resilience as the officer confidently makes her way down the station steps and into the bustling city streets. Add this inspiring piece to your collection and bring a touch of history and timeless elegance to your home or office.
20x20 image printed on 26x26 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 46.8cm (20" x 18.4")
Estimated Product Size is 66cm x 66cm (26" x 26")
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 determined woman police officer takes her first steps out of Kennington Road police station in London, marking the beginning of another day on the force. Dressed in her full uniform, complete with a peaked cap adorned with a rounded badge, she exudes a sense of authority and confidence. The woman's stern expression and focused gaze suggest that she is fully prepared for the challenges that lie ahead. The photograph, taken in the 1960s, is a testament to the progress made towards gender equality in law enforcement during that era. Women had only been allowed to join the Metropolitan Police Force in 1915, and it wasn't until the 1960s that they began to be integrated into all areas of police work. The image of a woman police officer standing boldly outside the station, with the modern, brick buildings of Lambeth in the background, symbolizes the growing presence and influence of women in the workforce and in society as a whole. As she makes her way down the front steps of the station, the officer's uniform buttons gleam in the sunlight, adding to the photograph's sense of clarity and precision. The banisters and railings provide a sense of stability and support, while the rounded, brickwork of the station adds to the historic and traditional feel of the scene. The woman's uniform, with its distinctive cap and badge, is a symbol of her duty and commitment to upholding the law, making her an inspiring figure for women and girls who aspired to follow in her footsteps. Overall, this photograph captures a moment of transformation and progress, as the woman police officer steps out of the station and into the world, ready to make a difference.
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