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Canvas Print : Churchill on holiday at Dieppe, 1911
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Churchill on holiday at Dieppe, 1911
Winston Churchill(1874 -1965), then the Home Secretary, snapped on his holidays at Dieppe in France. Churchill emerges from the sea and creeps along the shingle-his wife Clementine is pictured in the inset. Just over thirty years later, it would be Churchill tanks, named after the eminent statesman, that would be creeping over the chert shingle for the disaterous raid on Dieppe during World War Two.
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Chert Churchill Dieppe Feet Paparazzi Pebble Pebbly Sea Side Secretary Shingle Snapped Sore Swim Wear Swimming Winston
20"x16" (51x41cm) Canvas Print
"Step into history with our exquisite Canvas Print of Churchill on Holiday, an enchanting moment captured by Illustrated London News Ltd/Mary Evans from Mary Evans Prints Online. This captivating image portrays Winston Churchill (1874-1965), the renowned statesman and future Prime Minister, enjoying a leisurely dip in the sea at Dieppe, France, during his time as Home Secretary. Bring the charm of this iconic moment into your home or office and add a touch of timeless elegance to your space. Our high-quality Canvas Prints are meticulously crafted to bring out the stunning details and vibrant colors of the original photograph, making it a cherished addition to your collection."
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.
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In this photograph from the summer of 1911, a young and energetic Winston Churchill, then the Home Secretary, is seen emerging from the cool, inviting waters of the English Channel at Dieppe, France. The image captures the essence of a carefree holiday moment, with Churchill's wife, Clementine, watching from the shore in the inset. Dressed in a stylish bathing suit and straw boater hat, Churchill's feet delicately navigate the sharp, chert shingle, his expression one of pure joy and relaxation. This photograph offers a glimpse into the personal life of one of the most influential figures in British history, long before his rise to power as a statesman and wartime leader. The fashionable swimwear and casual beach setting contrast starkly with the grim realities of war that would later define Churchill's legacy. Just over thirty years later, the name Churchill would once again be synonymous with Dieppe, but this time in a far more somber context. The disastrous raid on Dieppe in 1942 saw Churchill tanks, named in his honor, creeping over the same pebbly shore, this time in a desperate attempt to turn the tide of the war. The memories of this earlier, more innocent holiday at Dieppe serve as a poignant reminder of the complex and multifaceted life of Sir Winston Leonard Spencer Churchill. This photograph, taken by an unknown paparazzi-like photographer, offers a rare and intriguing glimpse into the personal life of a man who would go on to become one of the most iconic figures in history. The image captures the essence of a moment in time, frozen forever in the sands of history.
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