Premium Framed Print : England / Dorset 1940
Framed Photos from Mary Evans Picture Library
England / Dorset 1940
A woman sitting at the side of the road at Parkstone, Dorset, England. Date: April 1940
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Media ID 7204785
© Mary Evans Picture Library 2015 - https://copyrighthub.org/s0/hub1/creation/maryevans/MaryEvansPictureID/10187454
14"x16" Premium Frame
Contemporary style Premium Wooden Frame with 8"x10" Print. Complete with 2" White Mat and 1.25" thick MDF frame. Printed on 260 gsm premium paper. Glazed with shatter proof UV coated acrylic glass. Backing is paper covered backing with rubber bumpers. Supplied ready to hang with a pre-installed sawtooth/wire hanger. Care Instructions: Spot clean with a damp cloth. Securely packaged in a clear plastic bag and envelope in a reinforced cardboard shipper
FSC Real Wood Frame and Double Mounted with White Conservation Mountboard - Professionally Made and Ready to Hang
Estimated Image Size (if not cropped) is 20.3cm x 25.4cm (8" x 10")
Estimated Product Size is 35.6cm x 40.6cm (14" x 16")
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.
EDITORS COMMENTS
This evocative photograph captures the essence of a moment in time during the early years of World War II in England. Taken in the picturesque town of Parkstone, Dorset in April 1940, the image shows a woman sitting quietly at the side of the road, lost in thought as she gazes out at the rolling English countryside. The peaceful scene is in stark contrast to the turmoil and uncertainty of the war that was raging both at home and abroad. The woman's simple, yet elegant attire is typical of the 1940s, with her blouse and skirt suggesting a sense of practicality and modesty. Her posture is relaxed, yet her expression is pensive, as if she is deep in thought or reflection. The road behind her is almost deserted, with only the occasional car or bicycle passing by, adding to the sense of quietude and isolation. The scenery around her is quintessentially English, with the lush green fields, hedgerows, and trees providing a beautiful backdrop to the scene. The sky above is overcast, with a few wisps of cloud suggesting a possible drizzle, adding to the melancholic mood of the photograph. Despite the challenges and hardships of wartime, the image of this woman sitting by the side of the road in Dorset serves as a poignant reminder of the resilience and strength of the human spirit. It is a snapshot of a moment in history that captures the essence of a time and place, and invites us to reflect on the experiences and emotions of those who lived through it.
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