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Sweet Tooth
24th April 1949: Three children gazing longingly through the window of a sweetshop on the day that sweet rationing ended in Britain. (Photo by Monty Fresco/Topical Press Agency/Getty Images)
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Monty Fresco
Media ID 12018826
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1940 1949 Candy Child Contemplation Facade Females Food Large Group Of Objects Looking Merchandise Point Rear View Signs And Symbols Store Store Window The End Window Rationing Sweetshop
20"x16" (+3" Border) Fine Art Print
Step into the past with our exquisite Fine Art Print of 'Sweet Tooth' by Monty Fresco from the Media Storehouse collection. This evocative photograph, originally taken by Monty Fresco for the Topical Press Agency on 24th April 1949, captures the pure joy and anticipation of three children gazing longingly through the window of a sweetshop on the historic day that sweet rationing ended in Britain. Bring this nostalgic moment into your home and add a touch of timeless charm to your decor. Order your Fine Art Print from Media Storehouse today.
20x16 image printed on 26x22 Fine Art Rag Paper with 3" (76mm) white border. Our Fine Art Prints are printed on 300gsm 100% acid free, PH neutral paper with archival properties. This printing method is used by museums and art collections to exhibit photographs and art reproductions.
Our fine art prints are high-quality prints made using a paper called Photo Rag. This 100% cotton rag fibre paper is known for its exceptional image sharpness, rich colors, and high level of detail, making it a popular choice for professional photographers and artists. Photo rag paper is our clear recommendation for a fine art paper print. If you can afford to spend more on a higher quality paper, then Photo Rag is our clear recommendation for a fine art paper print.
Estimated Image Size (if not cropped) is 40.6cm x 50.8cm (16" x 20")
Estimated Product Size is 55.9cm x 66cm (22" x 26")
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.
Sweet Tooth - A Glimpse of Freedom
EDITORS COMMENTS
. In this poignant black and white portrait captured by Monty Fresco on the 24th of April, 1949, we witness a moment frozen in time. Three children stand outside a sweetshop, their eyes fixated on the tantalizing confectionery displayed behind the window pane. It is a day etched in history - the end of sweet rationing in Britain. The facade of the shop stands as a symbol of longing and desire, its wistful charm contrasting with the austerity that had gripped post-war Europe. The young boy and girl gaze through the glass with an air of contemplation, their backs turned towards us as if lost in their own thoughts. A collection of objects fills our view - candies, chocolates, and treats that were once scarce commodities now available without restriction. This abundance represents not only a triumph over ration cards but also a flicker of hope for brighter days ahead. The photograph's black and white format adds to its timeless quality, evoking nostalgia for an era long gone. Through this lens, we glimpse not just innocent faces yearning for sweets but also resilience amidst adversity. Monty Fresco's composition captures more than just children looking into a store window; it encapsulates an entire nation's collective sigh of relief as they savored newfound freedom from scarcity. This image serves as a reminder that even small moments can hold great significance in shaping our shared history.
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