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Canvas Print : Crowd at a football match - Ankara, 1941
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Crowd at a football match - Ankara, 1941
Section of the crowd at a football match which took place in Ankara in December 1941 (during World War Two). Features British Embassy staff (front bottom right) and an extraordinary lady with the classic look of a spy in the centre, with sunlight reflecting off the left lens of her spectacles
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1941 Angora Ankara Embassy Football Match Officials Section Spies Staff Watching December
12"x9" (30x23cm) Canvas Print
Introducing the captivating "Crowd at a Football Match - Ankara, 1941" canvas print from Media Storehouse, featuring an iconic image from Mary Evans Prints Online. This evocative photograph transports us back in time to a moment during World War Two, capturing the excitement and camaraderie of a football match in Ankara, Turkey. Witness a section of the boisterous crowd as they cheer on the players, with a distinct group of British Embassy staff visible in the bottom right corner, adding an intriguing historical context to this captivating image. Bring the history and nostalgia of this unique moment into your home or office with our high-quality canvas prints, expertly crafted to bring out the rich details and vibrant colors of this timeless photograph.
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 Image Size (if not cropped) is 30.4cm x 19.8cm (12" x 7.8")
Estimated Product Size is 30.5cm x 22.9cm (12" x 9")
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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In this evocative black-and-white photograph, a lively crowd gathers at a football match in Ankara, Turkey, in December 1941. Amidst the sea of spectators, dressed in various coats and hats to ward off the winter chill, a few distinguished figures can be identified. Front and bottom right, a group of British Embassy staff members, identifiable by their uniforms and the Union Jack flag, engage in animated conversation. Their presence in Ankara during World War Two underscores the diplomatic significance of the event. The photograph's intrigue, however, lies in the captivating figure of an extraordinary woman, positioned centrally and slightly off-centre. Her classic spy look, complete with a tailored suit, a hat pulled low over her forehead, and sunglasses with the left lens reflecting the sunlight, adds an air of mystery to the scene. The historical context of the image, with the backdrop of a global conflict, only heightens the intrigue surrounding her identity. The match, held in the Turkish capital city of Ankara, likely took place at the Angora Stadium, which was the primary venue for football matches during that era. The photograph offers a glimpse into the past, providing a snapshot of a moment in history when diplomacy, sports, and intrigue intersected in a bustling Turkish crowd. This section of the crowd at a football match in Ankara during December 1941 is an intriguing historical image that invites the viewer to ponder the stories and secrets that may have unfolded that day.
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