Fine Art Print : Woman on St Ives beach with yacht sail
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Woman on St Ives beach with yacht sail
Woman on St Ives beach with yacht sail -- one of a series of images taken by Adams for the British Councils postwar Peacetime Britain campaign.
circa 1946
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Media ID 14399224
© A Flying History/The Peter Keating Aviation Photograph Collection/Mary Evans Picture Library
1946 Adams Campaign Council Gilbert Ives Models Peace Peacetime Pose Posing Postwar Sail Sunglasses Swimsuit Swimwear Yacht
20"x20" (+3" Border) Fine Art Print
Breathtakingly beautiful, this Fine Art Print from the Media Storehouse collection transports you to the picturesque St Ives beach in Cornwall, England. Captured by Adams for the British Councils postwar Peacetime Britain campaign in 1946, this iconic image features a woman in a red dress gazing out at the horizon as a yacht sails serenely by. Part of The Peter Keating Aviation Photograph Collection at Mary Evans Picture Library, this timeless photograph is a must-have for any art lover seeking to bring a touch of history and tranquility to their home or office.
20x20 image printed on 26x26 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 48.3cm x 50.8cm (19" x 20")
Estimated Product Size is 66cm x 66cm (26" 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 evocative image captures the essence of postwar bliss and renewal, as a woman gracefully poses on St Ives beach in Cornwall, England. Taken by renowned photographer Gilbert Adams for the British Council's Peacetime Britain campaign in 1946, this photograph is a poignant representation of the hope and optimism that emerged in the aftermath of World War II. The woman, clad in stylish swimwear and donning sunglasses, gazes out at the tranquil sea while a yacht sail is visible in the background. The sailboat, with its triangular sails billowing in the breeze, adds a sense of adventure and freedom to the scene. The seaside setting, with its golden sand and clear blue waters, further emphasizes the idyllic and carefree atmosphere. Adams' series of images for the British Council's campaign were intended to showcase the beauty and resilience of Britain in the postwar era. This photograph, in particular, encapsulates the spirit of peace and rejuvenation that characterized the period. The woman's pose, with one hand casually resting on the sand and the other holding a sun hat, exudes a sense of ease and relaxation. Her confident and elegant demeanor embodies the newfound sense of freedom and joy that many people experienced in the aftermath of the war. Overall, this image is a beautiful and timeless reminder of the transformative power of peace and the enduring allure of the seaside.
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