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Darkroom CC025397
Beech Bowls, Quarry Wood Road, Cookham Dean, Berkshire. Herbert Feltons darkroom, c.1944. Chemical bottles line the shelves and there are developing trays and a projector on the work surfaces
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Jigsaw Puzzle (520 Pieces)
Introducing the Media Storehouse Jigsaw Puzzle collection, featuring the captivating image "Darkroom CC025397" by Herbert Leo Felton from Historic England. This intriguing puzzle takes you on a journey back in time to a 1940s darkroom. Beech Bowls, Quarry Wood Road, Cookham Dean, Berkshire, serves as the backdrop for this mesmerizing scene. Immerse yourself in the intricacies of Felton's darkroom, where chemical bottles line the shelves and developing trays and a projector grace the work surfaces. Assemble the puzzle pieces to uncover the hidden details, from the precise labels on the bottles to the subtle textures of the wooden surfaces. The Media Storehouse Jigsaw Puzzle collection offers a delightful blend of history, art, and challenge. Perfect for puzzle enthusiasts, history buffs, or anyone seeking a captivating pastime, this puzzle promises hours of enjoyment and a beautiful, nostalgic finished product. Dive into the world of Felton's darkroom and piece together the story hidden within.
Made in the USA, 520-piece puzzles measure 16" x 20" (40.6 x 50.8 cm). Every puzzle is meticulously printed on glossy photo paper, which has a strong 1.33 mm thickness. Delivered in a black storage cardboard box, these puzzles are both stylish and practical. (Note: puzzles contain small parts and are not suitable for children under 3 years of age.)
Jigsaw Puzzles are an ideal gift for any occasion
Estimated Product Size is 50.8cm x 40.5cm (20" x 15.9")
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.
EDITORS COMMENTS
This evocative photograph, titled "Beech Bowls, Quarry Wood Road, Cookham Dean, Berkshire. Herbert Feltons darkroom, c.1944," transports us back in time to the heart of a dedicated photographer's workspace. Taken by the skilled and accomplished photographer, Herbert Leo Felton, this image offers a rare glimpse into the world of darkroom photography during the mid-20th century. The photograph captures the essence of Felton's darkroom, with its shelves lined with an array of chemical bottles, each holding the promise of transforming a blank photographic paper into a beautiful, finished image. The work surfaces are cluttered with developing trays, a projector, and various other essential tools, all testament to the meticulous and labor-intensive process of creating photographs in the dark. The atmosphere in the darkroom is one of focused intensity, as the photographer delicately manipulated the chemicals to bring his vision to life. The soft, diffused light from the projector illuminates the scene, creating an otherworldly glow that adds to the sense of mystery and magic that surrounded the darkroom process. This photograph is a poignant reminder of the dedication and artistry involved in creating photographs before the digital age. It invites us to appreciate the beauty and intricacy of the darkroom process and the role it played in shaping the history of photography. The image is not only a testament to Felton's skill as a photographer but also to the enduring allure of the darkroom and the unique experience it offered to those who dared to venture into the dark to create art.
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