Fine Art Print : Festival of Britain and Fun Fair, with Danish royal visitors
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Festival of Britain and Fun Fair, with Danish royal visitors
Views of the Festival of Britain (South Bank) and Fun Fair (Battersea). Top left is the boating pond with a cardboard set suggesting English village buildings. Bottom left is an aerial view of the Fun Fair, with big dipper in the background, striped dance pavilion in the centre, fountain lake and lakeside stage in front of the Crescent Restaurant. Top right shows an informal visit to the South Bank by the Danish royal family, with King Frederik IX and Queen Ingrid walking through crowds of visitors at the seaside venue. Bottom right shows the royal party near the lifeboat (RNLB Sir Godfrey Baring). Date: May 1951
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Media ID 7191221
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1951 Bank Boating Crescent Dipper Festival Fountain Informal Lake Side Pavilion Pond Restaurant Striped
20"x16" (+3" Border) Fine Art Print
Step back in time and experience the enchanting atmosphere of the Festival of Britain and Fun Fair with this exquisite fine art print from Media Storehouse. This captivating image, sourced from Mary Evans Prints Online, showcases the South Bank's iconic Boating Lake adorned with a charming cardboard set of English village buildings. The excitement of the Fun Fair at Battersea Park unfolds in the background, as Danish royal visitors add an extra touch of elegance to the festivities. Bring the magic of this historic event into your home or office with this beautifully detailed, rights managed print. A timeless piece of art that is sure to captivate and inspire.
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 35.4cm x 50.8cm (13.9" 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.
EDITORS COMMENTS
This photograph captures the essence of the Festival of Britain, an iconic event that took place along the South Bank of the River Thames in London during the summer of 1951. The top left corner of the image showcases the Boating Pond, where a cardboard set of English village buildings adds to the festive atmosphere. The bottom left image presents an aerial view of the Battersea Fun Fair, with its thrilling Big Dipper roller coaster standing tall in the background, the striped Dance Pavilion in the center, and a fountain lake and lakeside stage in front of the Crescent Restaurant. The top right image captures an informal visit by the Danish royal family, King Frederik IX and Queen Ingrid, to the South Bank. The couple is seen walking through the crowds of visitors, taking in the sights and sounds of the seaside venue. The bottom right image shows the royal party near the RNLB Sir Godfrey Baring lifeboat, adding a sense of excitement and adventure to their visit. This photograph offers a glimpse into the past, transporting us back to the 1950s and the unique charm of the Festival of Britain. The combination of the South Bank's cultural offerings and the excitement of the Fun Fair created an unforgettable experience for visitors, as evidenced by the joyful expressions on the faces in the crowd.
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