Fine Art Print : Six girls on a Balham street, SW London
Fine Art Prints from Mary Evans Picture Library
Six girls on a Balham street, SW London
Six girls huddled together in front of a wooden fence on a Balham street, SW London. Date: circa 1961
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Media ID 14224836
© The Paul Kaye Collection / Mary Evans Picture Library
Balham Childhood Cleaner Difference Dustbin Electric Electrical Fence Folding Friends Huddle Huddled Huddling Ribbon Sandals Socks Urchin Urchins Vacuum Racial
20"x20" (+3" Border) Fine Art Print
Introducing the captivating addition to our Media Storehouse Fine Art Prints collection: Six Girls on a Balham Street, SW London. This evocative black and white photograph, sourced from Mary Evans Prints Online, transports us back in time to circa 1961. Six young girls, huddled together in front of a weathered wooden fence, share a moment of camaraderie on a quiet Balham street. This timeless image, rich in history and nostalgia, is an exquisite addition to any home or office space. Order your limited edition, rights managed print today and bring a piece of the past into your present.
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.
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 50.8cm (20" 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 landscape (horizontal) or portrait (vertical) orientation to match the source image.
EDITORS COMMENTS
In this evocative photograph, six young girls huddle together on the pavement of a Balham street in South West London during the 1960s. The girls, dressed in summer frocks, socks, and sandals, sit on a wooden fence and a folding chair, their faces filled with joy and excitement. One girl leans against the fence, her arms wrapped around the waist of another, while another rests her head on the lap of yet another. A yellow dustbin and a red and blue electrical equipment, possibly a vacuum cleaner, are visible in the background, adding to the sense of everyday life in the city. The girls, who appear to be of different races, embody the spirit of childhood friendship and camaraderie, their differences seemingly insignificant in the moment. Their hair is styled in bows and ribbons, their socks rolled down, and their faces smeared with the dirt and grime of the pavement. The girls' clothing and accessories, such as the sandals and socks, are typical of the 1960s, making this photograph a valuable historical record of the era. This photograph captures a moment of innocence and joy in the midst of urban life, a reminder of the simple pleasures of childhood and the enduring bonds of friendship. The wooden fence and the pavement serve as a backdrop to this scene of happiness, highlighting the beauty and resilience of childhood, even in the midst of the hustle and bustle of city life.
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