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Canvas Print : The Mind of the Nation by J. L. Carstairs
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The Mind of the Nation by J. L. Carstairs
A montage of images showing various people enjoying sports and activities including tennis, motoring, golf, cricket, swimming, punting, fishing and even butterfly catching! The pictures title is a comment on the national disinterest in the General Election. Date: 1929
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Media ID 14118189
© Illustrated London News Ltd/Mary Evans
Activities Activity Carstairs Cricket Golf Hobbies Hobby Montage Punting Swimming Tennis 1929
20"x16" (51x41cm) Canvas Print
Introducing the captivating "The Mind of the Nation" Canvas Print from Media Storehouse, featuring the iconic artwork by J. L. Carstairs. This stunning piece, sourced from Mary Evans Prints Online, offers a nostalgic glimpse into a bygone era, showcasing a montage of images capturing the essence of British leisure and pastimes. Witness the joy and excitement as people engage in various sports and activities, from tennis and motoring to golf, cricket, swimming, punting, fishing, and even butterfly catching. Bring this vibrant and intriguing masterpiece into your home and let it serve as a conversation starter and a reminder of the simple pleasures in life. Order your Media Storehouse Canvas Print of "The Mind of the Nation" today and add a touch of history and charm to your living space.
Delivered stretched and ready to hang our premium quality canvas prints are made from a polyester/cotton blend canvas and stretched over a 1.25" (32mm) kiln dried knot free wood stretcher bar. Packaged in a plastic bag and secured to a cardboard insert for safe transit.
Canvas Prints add colour, depth and texture to any space. Professionally Stretched Canvas over a hidden Wooden Box Frame and Ready to Hang
Estimated Product Size is 40.6cm x 50.8cm (16" x 20")
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.
The Mind of the Nation
EDITORS COMMENTS
by J.L. Carstairs: A Visual Testament to the 1920s' Preoccupation with Sport and Leisure In this montage, British artist J.L. Carstairs invites us to explore "The Mind of the Nation," a visual commentary on the collective consciousness of the people during the 1920s. The image, filled with an array of activities and pastimes, serves as a striking contrast to the backdrop of the 1929 General Election, which was met with a notable lack of interest from the public. The montage begins with a lively scene of tennis players engaged in a spirited match, their determined expressions a testament to the competitive spirit that defined the era. The montage then transitions to the thrill of motoring, as a dapper driver confidently steers his vehicle along an open road. The diverse range of activities continues with golfers poised for their next swing, cricket players in action, swimmers taking a refreshing dip, and punters leisurely drifting along a tranquil river. A sense of serenity is evoked through the depiction of fishermen casting their lines, while the delicate art of butterfly catching adds an element of whimsy to the composition. Each scene is meticulously rendered, capturing the essence of the sport or hobby with remarkable detail and charm. Carstairs' "The Mind of the Nation" serves as a poignant reminder of a time when the nation's focus was on the simple pleasures of sport and leisure, providing a welcome escape from the political turmoil of the era. This evocative montage continues to resonate with viewers today, offering a glimpse into the rich tapestry of British life during the 1920s.
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