Fine Art Print : Coronation. Guard of Honour outside Abbey
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Coronation. Guard of Honour outside Abbey
Guard of Honour moounted by 2nd Battalion Scots Guards opposite the west door of the Abbey. The band of the Royal Marines is on the extreme right.
1953
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Media ID 7190195
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1953 Battalion Coronation Gallacher Guard Guards Honour Marines Scots Terence Terry Elizabeth
21"x14" (+3" Border) Fine Art Print
Experience the grandeur of a royal coronation with our exquisite Fine Art Print from the Media Storehouse collection, featuring the iconic image "Coronation. Guard of Honour outside Abbey" by Mary Evans / Terence Gallacher. Witness the 2nd Battalion Scots Guards and the Royal Marines Band in their regal attire, poised and proud outside Westminster Abbey during the historic coronation of 1953. This stunning print, from the esteemed Mary Evans Prints Online, captures the essence of tradition and pageantry, making it a must-have for any fine art enthusiast or history lover's collection.
21x14 image printed on 27x20 Fine Art Rag Paper with 3" (76mm) white border. Our Fine Art Prints are printed on 300gsm 100% acid free, PH neutral paper with archival properties. This printing method is used by museums and art collections to exhibit photographs and art reproductions.
Our fine art prints are high-quality prints made using a paper called Photo Rag. This 100% cotton rag fibre paper is known for its exceptional image sharpness, rich colors, and high level of detail, making it a popular choice for professional photographers and artists. Photo rag paper is our clear recommendation for a fine art paper print. If you can afford to spend more on a higher quality paper, then Photo Rag is our clear recommendation for a fine art paper print.
Estimated Image Size (if not cropped) is 53.3cm x 35.5cm (21" x 14")
Estimated Product Size is 68.6cm x 50.8cm (27" x 20")
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 evocative photograph captures the grandeur and historical significance of Queen Elizabeth II's Coronation Day on June 2, 1953. The scene unfolds before the iconic West Door of Westminster Abbey, where the 2nd Battalion Scots Guards stands proudly as the Guard of Honour. The meticulously dressed soldiers, with their bearskin hats and scarlet tunics, present a formidable sight, embodying the rich traditions and pageantry of the British monarchy. The Royal Marines Band, distinguished in their blue uniforms and bearskin hats, is stationed on the extreme right, adding to the musical splendor of the occasion. The Queen, dressed in her magnificent coronation robe and crown, would soon make her regal entrance through the West Door, marking the formal beginning of her reign. This photograph, taken by Terence Gallacher, transports us back to the 1950s, a time of great celebration and national pride in Britain. The Coronation of Queen Elizabeth II was a momentous event, bringing together people from all walks of life to witness the continuity of the British monarchy and the unity of the nation. The Guard of Honour outside Westminster Abbey stands as a testament to the grandeur, tradition, and history of this significant day in British history.
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