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Civvy Street
26th January 1946: Egerton Savory, whose progress during World War II was documented by Picture Post, returning home after being demobbed from the army, the day he dreamed of if full of doubts. Original Publication: Picture Post - 3072 - The Problem Of The Demobbed Officer - pub.1946 (Photo by Kurt Hutton/Picture Post/Getty Images)
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Kurt Hutton
Media ID 10868484
1940 1949 Anticipation Anxiety Armed Forces Army Arrival Clothing Full Home Human Role Landscape Back Looking Military Military Uniform Politics Progress Rear View Return Single Suburb Suitcase Uncertainty Waiting World War Ii 3072 Dreamed Picture Post
18x24 inch Poster Print
"Step into history with our exclusive "Civvy Street" poster print from Media Storehouse's Fine Art Storehouse collection. Captured by renowned British photographer Kurt Hutton on 26th January 1946, this powerful image documents the poignant moment of Egerton Savory, a soldier returning home after being demobbed from the army. With a mix of hope and uncertainty etched on his face, Savory embodies the collective emotions of the post-war era. Bring this iconic photograph into your home or office and let it serve as a poignant reminder of the human spirit and resilience in the face of adversity."
Poster prints are budget friendly enlarged prints in standard poster paper sizes. Printed on 150 gsm Matte Paper for a natural feel and supplied rolled in a tube. Great for framing and should last many years. To clean wipe with a microfiber, non-abrasive cloth or napkin. Our Archival Quality Photo Prints and Fine Art Paper Prints are printed on higher quality paper and the choice of which largely depends on your budget.
Poster prints are budget friendly enlarged prints in standard poster paper sizes (A0, A1, A2, A3 etc). Whilst poster paper is sometimes thinner and less durable than our other paper types, they are still ok for framing and should last many years. Our Archival Quality Photo Prints and Fine Art Paper Prints are printed on higher quality paper and the choice of which largely depends on your budget.
Estimated Product Size is 46.3cm x 61.6cm (18.2" x 24.3")
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.
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Civvy Street - The Long-Awaited Homecoming
EDITORS COMMENTS
. In this poignant print captured by Kurt Hutton for Picture Post in 1946, we witness the emotional return of Egerton Savory to Civvy Street after being demobbed from the army. The image portrays a landscape view of an English suburban street, where uncertainty hangs heavy in the air. Egerton Savory's progress throughout World War II was meticulously documented by Picture Post, making his homecoming a momentous occasion. Yet, as he stands there with his suitcase in hand, roles and occupations left behind on the battlefield, apprehension and anticipation cloud his face. The photograph encapsulates both the anxiety and fullness of emotions that accompany such a significant return. It serves as a powerful reminder of the human toll war takes on individuals and their loved ones. As Egerton Savory gazes into the distance, waiting for what lies ahead on this unfamiliar path called peacetime, one can't help but feel moved by his journey. His military uniform now replaced by civilian clothing symbolizes not only his personal transformation but also reflects upon an entire nation transitioning from conflict to rebuilding. This archival piece transports us back to post-war England when politics were intertwined with everyday life. It captures a fleeting moment frozen in time—a snapshot of hope mingled with uncertainty—where dreams collide with doubts on Civvy Street.
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