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The Summer Car of the River: Motor-launching on the Thames
An illustration by C.E. Turner depicting the fashion for motor-boats or motor-launches during the 1920s among the upper classes, enabling peaceful travel away from the jumbled traffic of weekend roads. The caption reads: There has been much talk of late of the neglect of the river. That ther is truth in the jeremiads of the boatmen cannot be denied; and needless to say, the motor-car has come in for the chief blame. It is hardly fair, however, to put everything down to this; for it is to be feared that the weather has also played a malignant part on occasion! Given sunny days, indeed, the waters of the Thames, more particularly, retain all their attractions, and it may be added that the motor-launch is gaining in popularity every year; is becoming, in fact, the car of the river. And to the motor launch must now be added the outboard motor-boat; that is to say, the comparatively small craft with detatchable motor and propellor. It may be prophesying rather far ahead, but it seems likely that, with the week-end roads a jumble of traffic, the rivers will be used more and more as a summer highway
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Bank Craft Launches Launching Turner 1928
30"x20" (76x51cm) Canvas Print
Introducing the Media Storehouse Canvas Prints collection, featuring the captivating illustration "The Summer Car of the River: Motor-launching on the Thames" by C.E. Turner. This timeless piece, available through Mary Evans Prints Online, transports you back to the roaring twenties and the height of motor-boat fashion among the upper classes. Immerse yourself in the elegance and charm of this bygone era with our high-quality canvas prints. Each print is meticulously crafted using premium materials and vibrant inks, ensuring a stunning and long-lasting addition to your home or office decor. Experience the thrill of motor-launching on the Thames as you relive the fashionable summer days of the 1920s. Our canvas prints are not only beautiful works of art, but they also make for unique and thoughtful gifts for friends and family. Add a touch of history and class to your living space with the Media Storehouse Canvas Prints collection. Order yours today and let the adventure begin!
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 76.2cm x 50.8cm (30" 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.
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The Summer Car of the River - Motor-launching on the Thames
EDITORS COMMENTS
is an evocative illustration by C.E. Turner that captures the essence of the 1920s fashion for motor-boats or motor-launches among the upper classes. The image showcases the peaceful travel away from the jumbled traffic of weekend roads, as the Thames transforms into a summer highway. The caption beneath the illustration acknowledges the concerns regarding the neglect of the river, attributing it to both the motorcar and the unpredictable weather. However, it also highlights the enduring appeal of the Thames on sunny days and the growing popularity of motor-launches and outboard motor-boats. The motor-launch, depicted in the illustration, is becoming increasingly popular as a car of the river. This comparatively large craft, equipped with a motor and propeller, offers an alternative mode of transportation during weekends when the roads are congested. The outboard motor-boat, a smaller craft with a detachable motor and propeller, is also gaining popularity. Although it may seem far-fetched, it is likely that the rivers will be used more and more as a summer highway in the coming years. The motor-launch and outboard motor-boat provide a refreshing escape from the traffic jams and offer a unique way to enjoy the beauty of the Thames. In conclusion, "The Summer Car of the River: Motor-launching on the Thames" illustration beautifully encapsulates the spirit of the 1920s and the changing trends in river transportation. It highlights the enduring appeal of the Thames and the growing popularity of motor-launches and outboard motor-boats as the car of the river. [Note: This caption is not for commercial use and is intended for educational and informational purposes only.]
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