Young gent - bored at Newlyn, Cornwall
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Young gent - bored at Newlyn, Cornwall
A lugubrious young gent with hangdog eyes, bemoaning the lack of fun at Newlyn, Cornwall. Quite what the local tourist board felt about this card is anyones guess!! Date: circa 1905
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Media ID 11553326
© Mary Evans / Grenville Collins Postcard Collection
Aristocratic Bored Boredom Bradshaw Cigarette Downbeat Expression Floppy Gent Gentleman Holder Newlyn Percy Smoker Starched Vernon Wimp Ennui Hungover Lugubrious
EDITORS COMMENTS
In this evocative photograph, a young gentleman, with a hangdog expression and lugubrious countenance, is captured in a moment of ennui at Newlyn, Cornwall, circa 1905. The man's hangdog eyes seem to convey a sense of boredom and dissatisfaction, as if he is bemoaning the lack of excitement or amusement in his surroundings. His attire, with a starched collar and floppy hat, adds to the sense of an aristocratic sap or wimp out of place in the social scene of the bustling seaside town. The man's expression and demeanor are in stark contrast to the vibrant and lively atmosphere of Newlyn, known for its thriving fishing industry and artistic community. The local tourist board may have found this image a bit disconcerting, as it does not fit the typical image of a carefree and joyful seaside holiday. The man's hands are folded in his lap, and he leans back in his chair, looking off into the distance, lost in thought. A cigarette holder clutched in one hand and a cigarette between his fingers, he takes a drag, deep in thought. The image captures a sense of melancholy and introspection, a moment of quiet contemplation in the midst of the hustle and bustle of the seaside town. This historical photograph, taken over a century ago, offers a glimpse into the past, a window into the world of a bygone era. It invites us to ponder the thoughts and feelings of this young gentleman, and to consider the many stories that lie hidden within the frame.
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