Fine Art Print : London Travel Chaos
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London Travel Chaos
A miserable scene at a London bus stop, commuters nearly fighting to get onto buses, perhaps during a tube strike. Date: 1980s
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Media ID 7206543
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Buses Chaos Commuters Miserable Stop Strike Tube
21"x14" (+3" Border) Fine Art Print
Experience the raw energy and tension of urban life with our Fine Art Print from Media Storehouse, featuring the evocative image "London Travel Chaos" by Rights Managed from Mary Evans Prints Online. This captivating 1980s photograph transports you to a bustling London bus stop, where commuters eagerly vie for a spot on overcrowded buses. Amidst the chaos and the gritty atmosphere of a tube strike, this print offers a unique glimpse into a bygone era. Add this powerful piece to your collection and bring the vibrant history of London into your home or office.
21x14 image printed on 27x20 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 53.3cm x 35.5cm (21" x 14")
Estimated Product Size is 68.6cm x 50.8cm (27" x 20")
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.
EDITORS COMMENTS
In this evocative black-and-white photograph from the 1980s, the grim reality of London's transport system during a tube strike is on full display. The scene at the bus stop exudes a palpable sense of chaos and frustration as commuters jostle and push one another, desperate to secure a seat on the limited number of available buses. The motorized bus looms large in the background, its doors wide open, inviting the crowd to surge forward in their quest for a means of escape from the gridlock. The atmosphere is thick with the weight of disappointment and misery. The weather, with its overcast sky and drizzling rain, seems to mirror the collective mood of the commuters. The once orderly queue has devolved into a scene of near-fighting, as people clamor to secure their place on the bus. The sense of urgency is heightened by the knowledge that the next bus may not arrive for hours, leaving these individuals stranded and at the mercy of the elements. This image serves as a poignant reminder of the challenges faced by Londoners during the 1980s transport crisis. The tube strikes, which were a common occurrence during this period, caused widespread disruption to the city's transport network, leaving commuters to endure lengthy journeys and uncertain travel schedules. The photograph encapsulates the sense of desperation and resilience that defined the London commuting experience during this tumultuous era. Despite the apparent chaos, there are glimmers of solidarity and community in the scene. Commuters huddle together, sharing stories and offering words of encouragement to one another. The shared experience of adversity has brought them closer, creating a sense of unity amidst the chaos. This photograph offers a glimpse into a bygone era, a time when the challenges of London's transport system tested the mettle of its people and forged a sense of camaraderie that endured even in the most trying of circumstances.
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