Fine Art Print : Littlewoods Pools
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Littlewoods Pools
A man in a checked jacket sits in his armchair beside the fireplace, smoking his pipe, perusing the Littlewoods Pools
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Media ID 589408
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Arm Chair Checked Fire Place Football Gambling Pipe Pools Sits Littlewoods
20"x16" (+3" Border) Fine Art Print
Bring the timeless charm of yesteryears into your modern living space with our exquisite selection of Fine Art Prints from Media Storehouse and Mary Evans Picture Library. This captivating image, titled "Littlewoods Pools," transports you back to a bygone era. Witness the tranquility of a man in a checked jacket, engrossed in the latest pools catalogue, as he sits comfortably by the fireplace, pipe in hand. Each print is meticulously produced using high-quality materials, ensuring vibrant colors and intricate details that bring the art to life. Elevate your home décor with this evocative piece and relish the beauty of the past, right in your present.
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.
EDITORS COMMENTS
1. Title: "A Moment of Anticipation: A Man Engrossed in the Littlewoods Football Pools in the 1930s" In this evocative photograph, a man sits comfortably in his armchair, enveloped in the warm embrace of his home as the cold winter evening sets in. The room is filled with the gentle crackle of the fireplace, casting a cozy, orange glow over the scene. The man, dressed in a checked jacket, smokes his pipe thoughtfully, his eyes fixed intently on the pages of a worn, leather-bound book spread out before him on the small table beside the armchair. The book, however, is not a novel or a collection of poetry, but rather, the Littlewoods Football Pools. This historical gambling pastime, which originated in the United Kingdom in the late 1920s and gained immense popularity throughout the 1930s and 1940s, allowed participants to predict the outcomes of football matches and win substantial prizes if their predictions were correct. The man's intense focus and the worn condition of the book suggest that he is a regular participant in the pools, perhaps even a dedicated one, who eagerly awaits the weekly release of the fixtures and results. The checked jacket, pipe, and fireplace all contribute to the nostalgic atmosphere of the image, transporting us back to a bygone era when people would gather around their firesides, engrossed in their pools predictions, and dreaming of the potential winnings that could change their lives. This photograph is a poignant reminder of the simple pleasures and pastimes that once brought joy and excitement to people's lives, and the enduring allure of the unpredictability of football and the thrill of the gamble. Mary Evans Picture Library/Mary Evans [End of caption]
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