Fine Art Print : Children playing with a van in a Balham street, SW London
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Children playing with a van in a Balham street, SW London
Children playing in and around an abandoned van in a Balham street, SW London. Date: circa 1961
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Media ID 14186693
© The Paul Kaye Collection / Mary Evans Picture Library
Abandoned Balham Childhood Dirty Terrace Terraced Urchin Urchins Vans
20"x16" (+3" Border) Fine Art Print
Step back in time with our exquisite fine art print from the Media Storehouse collection, featuring an enchanting scene of children at play in a Balham street in South West London, circa 1961. This captivating image, sourced from Mary Evans Prints Online, showcases the innocence and joy of childhood as the young ones explore an abandoned van, adding a touch of nostalgia to any space. Bring this timeless moment into your home or office and let the memories flood back with every glance.
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 48.4cm (16" x 19.1")
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.
EDITORS COMMENTS
In this evocative photograph, a group of children eagerly engage in playful activities around an abandoned van parked on a narrow, terraced street in Balham, South West London, circa 1961. The van, with its rusted exterior and peeling paint, seems out of place amidst the red brick houses and cobblestones, yet it serves as the perfect prop for the children's imaginative games. The scene is filled with the energy and innocence of childhood. Boys in short trousers and sweaters sit on the van's hood, while girls in dresses and pinafores stand nearby, their rosy cheeks flushed with excitement. One boy clings to the van's side, his eyes focused intently on the ground, as if searching for treasure. Another boy, wearing a cap, leans against the van with a mischievous grin, as if daring his friends to follow him on an adventure. The children's clothing and the state of the van suggest a time long past, a time when life moved at a slower pace. The grime on the children's faces and the dirt on their clothes add to the authenticity of the scene, highlighting the rough-and-tumble nature of childhood in the 1960s. This photograph captures a moment in history, a moment when children found joy and excitement in the simplest of things, an abandoned van in a Balham street. It is a reminder of a time when the world was a playground, and the possibilities were endless.
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