Woman looking out to sea
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Woman looking out to sea
Woman looking out to sea -- one of a series of images taken by Adams for the British Councils postwar Peacetime Britain campaign.
circa 1946
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1946 Adams Campaign Clouds Council Gilbert Peace Peacetime Postwar Rope Swimwear Vacation
EDITORS COMMENTS
This evocative photograph captures the essence of post-war peace and tranquility in Britain, as a woman gazes out to the vast expanse of the sea. Taken by renowned photographer Gilbert Adams for the British Council's Peacetime Britain campaign in 1946, this image is a poignant representation of the simple pleasures and joys of the seaside during the 1940s. The woman, dressed in stylish swimwear, leans against a rope-lined railing, her expression thoughtful and contemplative as she watches boats sailing on the horizon. The clouds above mirror the shapes of the sails, adding a sense of harmony and unity between land and sea. The image is a testament to the resilience and determination of the British people during a time of great change and transition, as they embraced the opportunity to rebuild and enjoy the simple pleasures of life after the hardships of war. This photograph is part of a series taken by Adams for the British Council's campaign, which aimed to promote a sense of optimism and hope for the future of Britain in the post-war era.
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