Fine Art Print : Children play with toy sailing boats in Dartford park. 24 August 1937
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Children play with toy sailing boats in Dartford park. 24 August 1937
Children play with toy sailing boats in Dartford park.
24 August 1937
TopFoto independent historic photographs and images all subjects and eras
Media ID 10990016
© John Topham / TopFoto.co.uk
Boys Child Girls Leisure Paddle Play Paddling Pool
20"x16" (+3" Border) Fine Art Print
Step back in time with our exquisite Fine Art Print from TopFoto's Media Storehouse collection. This charming image captures the innocence and joy of childhood as children play with toy sailing boats in Dartford Park on a sunny day, August 24, 1937. John Topham's timeless photograph transports you to a simpler era, perfect for adding a touch of nostalgia to any room in your home or office. Bring the beauty of history into your space with this stunning piece of photographic art.
20x16 image printed on 26x22 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 50.8cm x 36.5cm (20" x 14.4")
Estimated Product Size is 66cm x 55.9cm (26" x 22")
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
This photo print, captured by the talented photographer John Topham, takes us back to a carefree summer day in Dartford park on 24th August 1937. In this nostalgic image, we witness the pure joy of childhood as children play with their toy sailing boats. The scene is set in a paddling pool where boys and girls eagerly paddle around, guiding their miniature vessels through the water. Their faces are filled with excitement and wonder as they navigate their boats amidst laughter and playful banter. The simplicity of this moment reminds us of an era between the wars when leisure activities were cherished even more due to societal hardships. Topham's monochrome composition beautifully captures the innocence and freedom that characterized children's play during this time period. The timeless quality of photography adds depth to each detail - from the ripples created by tiny oars to the expressions of concentration on young faces. This photograph serves as a poignant reminder of how important it is for children to engage in unstructured play, fostering imagination, creativity, and social interaction. It transports us back to a simpler time when toys didn't require batteries or screens but relied solely on youthful enthusiasm. As we gaze upon this remarkable piece from Europeana Photography collection, we can't help but be reminded that sometimes all it takes is a small boat floating on calm waters to capture our hearts and transport us into a world where worries fade away – if only for a little while.
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