Poster Print : Barkham Avenue, Piltdown, Sussex
Poster Prints From Mary Evans Picture Library
Barkham Avenue, Piltdown, Sussex
View looking down the drive c. 1912, including from left to right, Venus Hargreaves, Arthur Smith Woodward (with the goose Chipper), Charles Dawson, and Robert Kenward Snr
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Media ID 8616453
© Mary Evans Picture Library 2015 - https://copyrighthub.org/s0/hub1/creation/maryevans/MaryEvansPictureID/10706226
Anatidae Anseriformes Dawson Forgery Fossil Fossilised Fowl Fraud Geese Goose Great Britain Hargreaves Hoax Kenward Photograph Piltdown Piltdown Archive Piltdown Hoax Piltdown Man Charles Dawson
18x24 inch Poster Print
"Step back in time with our stunning poster print from the Media Storehouse collection, featuring the iconic image of Barkham Avenue, Piltdown, Sussex. Captured in 1912, this captivating view down the driveway showcases a gathering of notable figures. Among them, Venus Hargreaves, Arthur Smith Woodward (with his faithful goose Chipper), Charles Dawson, and Robert Kenward Snr. This timeless photograph, sourced from Mary Evans Prints Online, is an excellent addition to any wall, transporting you to a bygone era with its intriguing story and exquisite detail."
Poster prints are budget friendly enlarged prints in standard poster paper sizes. Printed on 150 gsm Matte Paper for a natural feel and supplied rolled in a tube. Great for framing and should last many years. To clean wipe with a microfiber, non-abrasive cloth or napkin. Our Archival Quality Photo Prints and Fine Art Paper Prints are printed on higher quality paper and the choice of which largely depends on your budget.
Poster prints are budget friendly enlarged prints in standard poster paper sizes (A0, A1, A2, A3 etc). Whilst poster paper is sometimes thinner and less durable than our other paper types, they are still ok for framing and should last many years. Our Archival Quality Photo Prints and Fine Art Paper Prints are printed on higher quality paper and the choice of which largely depends on your budget.
Estimated Product Size is 61.6cm x 46.3cm (24.3" x 18.2")
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
This print from Mary Evans Prints Online captures a moment frozen in time on Barkham Avenue, Piltdown, Sussex circa 1912. The image features an intriguing lineup of individuals including Venus Hargreaves, Arthur Smith Woodward (accompanied by the charming goose Chipper), Charles Dawson, and Robert Kenward Snr. Each person exudes a sense of curiosity and wonder as they stand together on the drive.
The presence of the goose Chipper adds a whimsical touch to the scene, creating a delightful contrast against the serious expressions of those gathered. This snapshot offers a glimpse into a bygone era when scientific discoveries and hoaxes coexisted in equal measure.
Notably, this photograph is tied to the infamous Piltdown hoax - a forgery that rocked the scientific community with its falsified evidence of early human evolution. Charles Dawson played a central role in perpetuating this deception, further adding to the intrigue surrounding this group portrait.
As we study this image closely, we are reminded of how history can be shaped by both genuine discoveries and fraudulent schemes. The legacy of Piltdown continues to fascinate us today as we unravel the complexities behind this elaborate ruse captured in black and white for eternity.
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