Premium Framed Print : Front cover of the Sphere, the Olympic torch enters Wembley
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Front cover of the Sphere, the Olympic torch enters Wembley
Photograph taken during the opening ceremony of the 1948 Olympic Games in London, as the last runner enters Wembley Stadium with the Olympic flame, ready to set light to the Olympic Altar. Date: 1948
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1948 Athlete Athletics Ceremony Flame Olympic Olympics Opening Runner Running Sphere Sporting Stadium Torch Wembley Games
14"x18" Premium Frame
Contemporary style Premium Wooden Frame with 8"x12" Print. Complete with 2" White Mat and 1.25" thick MDF frame. Printed on 260 gsm premium paper. Glazed with shatter proof UV coated acrylic glass. Backing is paper covered backing with rubber bumpers. Supplied ready to hang with a pre-installed sawtooth/wire hanger. Care Instructions: Spot clean with a damp cloth. Securely packaged in a clear plastic bag and envelope in a reinforced cardboard shipper
FSC Real Wood Frame and Double Mounted with White Conservation Mountboard - Professionally Made and Ready to Hang
Estimated Image Size (if not cropped) is 20.3cm x 30.4cm (8" x 12")
Estimated Product Size is 35.6cm x 45.8cm (14" x 18")
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 photograph captures the thrilling moment during the opening ceremony of the 1948 Olympic Games in London, as the final runner enters Wembley Stadium with the Olympic flame. The image graces the front cover of The Sphere, a popular British weekly magazine at the time. The runner, dressed in a simple white tunic and holding the torch aloft, looks determined and focused as he approaches the Olympic Altar. The stadium, filled with an eager and excited crowd, stands as a testament to the global unity and shared passion for sports that the Olympic Games represent. The flame, a symbol of hope, peace, and perseverance, is about to be lit, marking the official start of the Games. The atmosphere is electric, and the anticipation is palpable. This iconic image encapsulates the essence of the Olympic spirit and the power of sport to bring people together, making it a timeless and inspiring moment in history.
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