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Fine Art Print : WW2 - Chef cooking in a bombed-out street - Blitz, London
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WW2 - Chef cooking in a bombed-out street - Blitz, London
WW2 - His restaurant and kitchen destroyed by German bombing, a Chef continues to cook al fresco in a bombed-out street - Blitz, London. Date: circa 1941
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Media ID 11581469
© Mary Evans / Grenville Collins Postcard Collection
1941 Blitz Bomb Bombed Bombing Chef Cooking Damage Devastation Housewives Makeshift Plucky Pots Restaurant Rubble Spirit Stove Temporary
21"x14" (+3" Border) Fine Art Print
Step back in time with our captivating WW2 Fine Art Print from Media Storehouse. This evocative image, sourced from Mary Evans Prints Online, depicts a resilient chef cooking in a bombed-out London street during the Blitz of 1941. Amidst the ruins of his destroyed restaurant, he continues to prepare meals for the community with unwavering determination. This poignant and powerful print is a testament to the indomitable spirit of the people during wartime. Add this unique piece to your collection and bring a piece of history 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 32.8cm (21" x 12.9")
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.
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Amidst the ruins of war-torn London during the Blitz of 1941, a determined chef continues to prepare meals for his community, undeterred by the devastation surrounding him. In this poignant photograph, taken circa 1941, the chef, dressed in a white apron and chef's hat, carefully tends to a makeshift stove in the middle of a bombed-out street. The remnants of his destroyed restaurant are visible in the background, with rubble and debris scattered about. Despite the destruction, the chef maintains a steadfast spirit, carrying on the essential work of providing sustenance for those affected by the bombing. The image is a testament to the resilience and resourcefulness of the people of London during this trying time. The women and housewives of the community gather around, some offering assistance, while others wait patiently for their turn to be served. The temporary nature of the makeshift kitchen and the improvised cooking utensils only serve to highlight the ingenuity and adaptability of those living through the devastation of World War II. This photograph offers a glimpse into the daily life of Londoners during the Blitz, a time of hardship and uncertainty, but also of community and determination. The chef's unwavering commitment to cooking for his neighbors serves as a powerful reminder of the human spirit and the importance of coming together in times of crisis.
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