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Close of Play by Harold Earnshaw
Family going to the railway station after a tiring holiday. Date: 1927
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Break Close Earnshaw Exhausted Harold Suitcase Suitcases Taking Tired Worker 1927 Tiring
14"x11" Photo Print
Step back in time with our exquisite selection from the Media Storehouse range of Photographic Prints. This captivating image, titled "Close of Play" by Harold Earnshaw, depicts a heartwarming moment of a family bidding farewell at a railway station after an exhausting holiday in 1927. Available through our partnership with Mary Evans Prints Online, this vintage photograph is a perfect addition to your home or office décor, evoking nostalgia and memories of simpler times. Experience the charm of yesteryears with our high-quality printed reproductions. Order yours today and bring history into your living space.
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Estimated Image Size (if not cropped) is 25cm x 35.5cm (9.8" x 14")
Estimated Product Size is 27.9cm x 35.5cm (11" x 14")
These are individually made so all sizes are approximate
Artwork printed orientated as per the preview above, with portrait (vertical) orientation to match the source image.
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Close of Play: A Family's Tiring Journey Home after a Holiday, 1927" by Harold Earnshaw In this poignant photograph by Harold Earnshaw, titled "Close of Play," we witness a tired and weary family making their way to the railway station to begin their journey home after an exhausting holiday. The scene is set at a bustling railway station, with the sun beginning to set in the background, casting a warm glow over the scene. The father, dressed in a suit and hat, carries the heaviest of the family's suitcases, while his wife follows closely behind, her arms laden with smaller bags and parcels. Their two children, both looking fed and exhausted, trail behind, each carrying a small suitcase and clinging to their parents' hands. The family's holiday attire, including the children's shorts and sun hats, suggests a break spent at the seaside or in the countryside. The children's rosy cheeks and messy hair indicate a fun-filled and active vacation, while their tired expressions speak to the long journey home. The father's determined expression and the family's coordinated steps convey a sense of unity and resilience, as they prepare to face the challenges of travel with their heavy luggage. Harold Earnshaw's masterful use of light and shadow, as well as his keen eye for capturing the nuances of human emotion, make "Close of Play" a timeless and evocative image of family life in the 1920s. The photograph invites us to reflect on the joys and challenges of travel, as well as the enduring bonds of family and the simple pleasures of a holiday spent together. This photograph, taken in 1927, is a poignant reminder of the experiences and emotions that have long united families on their journeys, both near and far. As we observe the family's tired yet determined demeanor, we are reminded of the enduring strength and resilience of the human spirit, even in the face of a tiring holiday and the long journey home.
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