Canvas Print : Woman on St Ives beach with yacht sail
Canvas Prints From Mary Evans Picture Library
Woman on St Ives beach with yacht sail
Woman on St Ives beach with yacht sail -- one of a series of images taken by Adams for the British Councils postwar Peacetime Britain campaign.
circa 1946
Mary Evans Picture Library makes available wonderful images created for people to enjoy over the centuries
Media ID 14399224
© A Flying History/The Peter Keating Aviation Photograph Collection/Mary Evans Picture Library
1946 Adams Campaign Council Gilbert Ives Models Peace Peacetime Pose Posing Postwar Sail Sunglasses Swimsuit Swimwear Yacht
20"x16" (51x41cm) Canvas Print
Bring the timeless beauty of postwar Britain to your home with Media Storehouse's Canvas Prints. This stunning image, titled "Woman on St Ives beach with yacht sail," is part of the A Flying History/The Peter Keating Aviation Photograph Collection from Mary Evans Picture Library. Captured by Adams in 1946 for the British Council's Peacetime Britain campaign, this evocative photograph transports you to the picturesque shores of St Ives. The vibrant colors and rich textures of our canvas prints will make this moment in history a cherished piece of art in 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.
EDITORS COMMENTS
This evocative image captures the essence of postwar bliss and renewal, as a woman gracefully poses on St Ives beach in Cornwall, England. Taken by renowned photographer Gilbert Adams for the British Council's Peacetime Britain campaign in 1946, this photograph is a poignant representation of the hope and optimism that emerged in the aftermath of World War II. The woman, clad in stylish swimwear and donning sunglasses, gazes out at the tranquil sea while a yacht sail is visible in the background. The sailboat, with its triangular sails billowing in the breeze, adds a sense of adventure and freedom to the scene. The seaside setting, with its golden sand and clear blue waters, further emphasizes the idyllic and carefree atmosphere. Adams' series of images for the British Council's campaign were intended to showcase the beauty and resilience of Britain in the postwar era. This photograph, in particular, encapsulates the spirit of peace and rejuvenation that characterized the period. The woman's pose, with one hand casually resting on the sand and the other holding a sun hat, exudes a sense of ease and relaxation. Her confident and elegant demeanor embodies the newfound sense of freedom and joy that many people experienced in the aftermath of the war. Overall, this image is a beautiful and timeless reminder of the transformative power of peace and the enduring allure of the seaside.
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