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Framed Print : Statues and visitors asleep at the British Museum (b/w photo)
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Statues and visitors asleep at the British Museum (b/w photo)
8664255 Statues and visitors asleep at the British Museum (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: We tell Mr Smith - they do fall asleep! Statues and visitors asleep at the British Museum. Illustration from Weekly Illustrated magazine, 23 November, 1935.); © Look and Learn
Media ID 38385926
© © Look and Learn / Bridgeman Images
Asleep Bored Boredom Doze Falling Asleep Feelings Napping To Get Bored 1930 1939 Years 30 30s 1930 1939 Years 30s 19301939 1933 34 Emotions Inhabitant Years 1930 Years 30 Years Thirty
12"x10" Modern Frame
Transport yourself to the British Museum with this captivating black and white framed print capturing statues and visitors asleep. A unique piece of art that will add a touch of history and intrigue to any room.
10x8 Print in an MDF Wooden Frame with 180 gsm Satin Finish Paper. Glazed using shatter proof thin plexi glass. Frame thickness is 1 inch and depth 0.75 inch. Fluted cardboard backing held with clips. Supplied ready to hang with sawtooth hanger and rubber bumpers. Spot clean with a damp cloth. Packaged foam wrapped in a card.
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Estimated Image Size (if not cropped) is 25.4cm x 25.4cm (10" x 10")
Estimated Product Size is 25.4cm x 30.5cm (10" x 12")
These are individually made so all sizes are approximate
Artwork printed orientated as per the preview above, with landscape (horizontal) or portrait (vertical) orientation to match the source image.
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EDITORS COMMENTS
This print captures a surreal scene at the British Museum in the 1930s. Statues and visitors alike are caught in a moment of peaceful slumber, creating an atmosphere of tranquility amidst the grandeur of the museum.
The statues, frozen in time with their stoic expressions, seem to have come to life as they rest alongside the weary visitors who have succumbed to boredom or exhaustion. The contrast between the ancient stone figures and modern-day individuals highlights the timeless nature of human experience.
The composition is beautifully framed, drawing attention to each detail within the frame. The soft lighting adds a dream-like quality to the image, enhancing its ethereal charm.
As we gaze upon this intriguing photograph, we are transported back in time to an era where even statues could fall asleep. It serves as a reminder that no matter how grand or imposing our surroundings may be, we are all susceptible to moments of vulnerability and fatigue.
This unique snapshot from history invites us to ponder on our own experiences within museums – moments of wonderment juxtaposed with instances of sheer exhaustion. It is a testament to the enduring power of art and history to captivate and inspire us, even when we least expect it.
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