Fine Art Print : The Single Life - Living on his punt
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The Single Life - Living on his punt
The Single Life - A young gent living alone on his punt Date: 1907
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Media ID 14346179
© Mary Evans / Grenville Collins Postcard Collection
Belongings Canal Gates Gent Gentleman Hamper Lance Lock Messing Pans Picnic Pots Relaxing Riverbank Shaving Solitude Terrier Thackeray Washing 1907
21"x14" (+3" Border) Fine Art Print
Experience the charm of a bygone era with our exquisite selection from the Media Storehouse Fine Art Prints range. This captivating image, titled "The Single Life - Living on his Punt," showcases a young gentleman in 1907, gracefully navigating the waters of a tranquil river all on his own. The serene atmosphere and the elegant simplicity of this scene are sure to transport you to a time when life moved at a more leisurely pace. Add this beautiful, rights-managed print from Mary Evans Prints Online to your home or office décor and let the timeless beauty of this fine art piece inspire and delight you every day.
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.
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Estimated Image Size (if not cropped) is 53.3cm x 33.7cm (21" x 13.3")
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.
The Single Life - A Young Gentleman's Solitary Existence on His Punt, 1907
EDITORS COMMENTS
This photograph, taken in 1907, captures the essence of a young gentleman's simple yet fulfilling existence on his punt along the tranquil waters of a river or canal. The lone figure, dressed impeccably in a tweed jacket and cap, embodies the spirit of self-sufficiency and relaxation that comes with the single life. With a terrier companion by his side, the young man has set up camp on his punt, a traditional flat-bottomed boat commonly used in England for navigating narrow waterways. His belongings are neatly arranged, including a picnic hamper, pots and pans, and a shaving kit. The scene exudes a sense of messing about in boats, a popular pastime among the British gentry during this era. As the young man leans back on his punt, a lance in hand, he seems to be enjoying the peace and solitude that comes with his simple lifestyle. The image of the lock gates in the background suggests that he may be preparing to travel further along the waterway, or perhaps he is content to remain in this idyllic spot for the day. The photograph, titled "The Single Life: A Young Gentleman's Existence on His Punt," is a poignant reminder of a bygone era when the simple pleasures of life, such as a day spent on the water with a loyal companion, were enough to bring joy and contentment. This evocative image, taken from the extensive collection at Mary Evans Prints Online, invites us to appreciate the beauty of solitude and the freedom that comes with living life on one's own terms.
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