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Fine Art Print : Leeds United footballer Jack Charlton smoking a cigarette during a training session
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Leeds United footballer Jack Charlton smoking a cigarette during a training session
Leeds United footballer Jack Charlton smoking a cigarette during a training session
August 1970
Peter Marsh
Daily Mirror
MSI
Media ID 21928910
© Mirrorpix
Cigarette Fitness Footballing Health Smokes
20"x20" (+3" Border) Fine Art Print
Step into the past with our latest addition to the Media Storehouse Fine Art Prints collection. This captivating image, captured by renowned photographer Peter Marsh from Memory Lane Prints, transports you back to August 1970 as Leeds United legend Jack Charlton takes a break from training, a cigarette in hand. A rare and intriguing glimpse into the history of football, this Fine Art Print is a must-have for any avid sports fan or collector. Embrace the nostalgia and bring this iconic moment into your 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.
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Estimated Image Size (if not cropped) is 48.2cm 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
In this print captured by Peter Marsh, we are transported back to August 1970, where Leeds United footballer Jack Charlton is seen taking a momentary break during a training session. Amidst the intense atmosphere of the football pitch, Charlton nonchalantly holds a cigarette in his hand, defying conventional notions of fitness and health associated with professional athletes. The image offers a fascinating glimpse into the world of 1970s footballing culture, where smoking was still widely accepted and prevalent among players. It serves as a reminder that times have indeed changed since then, highlighting how societal attitudes towards smoking and its impact on athletic performance have evolved over the years. Charlton's relaxed demeanor amidst physical exertion challenges our preconceived notions about what it means to be fit and healthy. While today's athletes prioritize clean living and strict dietary regimes, this photograph reminds us that different eras had their own unique standards for sportsmanship. Marsh's expertly composed shot not only captures an iconic moment in sporting history but also sparks reflection on how far we've come in understanding the importance of maintaining good health within the realm of competitive sports. This print from Memory Lane Prints encapsulates nostalgia for an era when cigarettes were synonymous with relaxation rather than being viewed as detrimental to one's well-being.
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