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Photographic Print : Closing ceremony of the 1948 London Olympic Games
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Closing ceremony of the 1948 London Olympic Games
An Epitaph to the Games in Sketch magazine. The photographs feature the lowered Olympic flag and extinguished beacon. Date: 1948
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1948 Athletics Beacon Ceremony Closing Olympiad Olympic Olympics Sporting Xivth Games
14"x11" Photo Print
Relive the historical moment of the Closing Ceremony of the 1948 London Olympic Games with our exclusive Media Storehouse Photographic Prints. Featuring this iconic image from Mary Evans Prints Online, the photograph captures the poignant moment as the Olympic flag is lowered and the beacon is extinguished, marking the end of these groundbreaking Games. A must-have for any Olympic memorabilia collection or history enthusiast's wall, this rights-managed print brings a piece of sports history right into your home.
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Estimated Image Size (if not cropped) is 24.9cm x 35.5cm (9.8" x 14")
Estimated Product Size is 27.9cm x 35.5cm (11" x 14")
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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As the sun set on the historic Wembley Stadium in London on August 14, 1948, the XIVth Olympiad, which had brought together athletes from around the world in a celebration of peace and unity amidst the shadows of post-war Europe, came to a poignant close. In this poignant moment, captured in this evocative photograph from the archives, the Olympic flag, which had flown proudly over the stadium for the past 16 days, is lowered for the last time. The flame that had burned brightly at the heart of the Olympic cauldron during the Opening Ceremony, symbolizing the eternal spirit of the Olympic Games, is now extinguished, leaving only the memories of the triumphs and challenges faced by the athletes and the hope for a brighter future. The Closing Ceremony of the 1948 London Olympics was a fitting epitaph to the Games, a testament to the resilience and determination of the human spirit in the face of adversity. This photograph, with its somber yet hopeful tone, serves as a powerful reminder of the enduring legacy of the Olympics and the unifying power of sport.
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