Rights Managed > Historic England > More features > Festivals and Exhibitions > Festival of Britain 1951
Festival of Britain a51_06889
Filename: aa51_06889.jpg
Size: 3508 x 3685 (7.9MB)
Date: 10th December 2015
Source: Historic England
Credit: The Historic England Archive, Hi
Copyright Status: Copyrighted Work
Source: The Historic England Archive, Hi
Owner URL: http://www.historicengland.org.uk/images-books/archive/archive-services/archive-terms-and-conditions/
© Copyrighted
Wall Art and Photo Gifts from Historic England
Festival of Britain a51_06889
Festival of Britain, South Bank, Lambeth, London. Richard Huwss sculpture Water Mobile on the South Bank Exhibition site during the Festival of Britain. Photographed by M W Parry in 1951
Historic England is the public body that champions and protects England's historic places
Media ID 11475931
© Copyrighted
EDITORS COMMENTS
This photograph transports us back to the vibrant atmosphere of the Festival of Britain in 1951. The image showcases Richard Huwss' remarkable sculpture, Water Mobile, which took center stage on the South Bank Exhibition site during this iconic event. As we gaze upon this snapshot from history, we are immediately struck by the sheer size and intricacy of Huwss' creation. Water Mobile stands tall against a backdrop of bustling crowds and architectural wonders, exuding an air of elegance and innovation that epitomized the festival's spirit. The sculpture itself is a mesmerizing blend of fluid lines and geometric shapes, seemingly defying gravity as it hovers above its pedestal. Its polished surface reflects both natural light and the excitement emanating from those who pass by. M. W Parry's skilled photography captures not only the physical beauty of Water Mobile but also manages to convey a sense of wonderment that must have enveloped visitors at the time. It serves as a timeless reminder of how art can transcend boundaries, bringing people together through shared experiences. Preserved within Historic England's extensive archive, this print allows us to relive a moment when creativity flourished amidst post-war reconstruction efforts. It reminds us that even in times of adversity, cultural celebrations like these can inspire hope for a brighter future – one where art continues to shape our world with its boundless possibilities.
MADE IN THE USA
Safe Shipping with 30 Day Money Back Guarantee
FREE PERSONALISATION*
We are proud to offer a range of customisation features including Personalised Captions, Color Filters and Picture Zoom Tools
FREE COLORIZATION SERVICE
You can choose advanced AI Colorization for this picture at no extra charge!
SECURE PAYMENTS
We happily accept a wide range of payment options so you can pay for the things you need in the way that is most convenient for you
* Options may vary by product and licensing agreement. Zoomed Pictures can be adjusted in the Cart.
