Fine Art Print : Saturday shopping by F. C. Twort
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Saturday shopping by F. C. Twort
A busy marketplace scene in a British town during the 1930s. Shoppers mill around various stalls while the pub is open for business. Date: 1935
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Media ID 14405016
© Illustrated London News Ltd/Mary Evans
Business Busy Commerce Marketplace Saturday Sep16 Shoppers Shopping Stall Stalls 1935
20"x16" (+3" Border) Fine Art Print
Step back in time with our exquisite Fine Art Print from Media Storehouse, featuring the evocative work of F.C. Twort titled 'Saturday Shopping' (1935). This captivating image, Rights Managed through Mary Evans Prints Online, transports us to a bustling British marketplace of the 1930s. Witness the vibrant energy of shoppers haggling at various stalls, the open pub beckoning to weary patrons, and the lively atmosphere that defines a quintessential Saturday in this era. Add this stunning piece to your home or office décor and bring a touch of nostalgia and history into your space.
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 35.5cm (20" x 14")
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.
Saturday Shopping
EDITORS COMMENTS
by F.C. Twort: A Vibrant Scene of Trade and Community in a 1930s British Town This evocative photograph, titled "Saturday Shopping," by F.C. Twort, captures the bustling energy of a busy marketplace in a quintessentially British town during the 1930s. The scene is filled with the sights, sounds, and smells of commerce and community, as shoppers mill about various stalls, bartering and browsing, their faces expressing a range of emotions from concentration to amusement. The marketplace is a hive of activity, with vendors calling out their wares, children playing at the edge of the crowd, and a pub open for business in the background. The pub, a familiar and welcoming presence, adds to the sense of community and social connection that pervades the scene. The photograph, dated 1935, offers a glimpse into a time when shopping was a communal activity, a time before the advent of large shopping malls and online retail. The marketplace was the heart of the town, where people came together to buy and sell, to connect with one another, and to build relationships. The image is a testament to the resilience and resourcefulness of the British people during the 1930s, a time of economic hardship and uncertainty. Despite the challenges, people continued to come together to trade and to build their communities, creating a vibrant and enduring sense of tradition and connection. F.C. Twort's "Saturday Shopping" is a powerful reminder of the importance of community, tradition, and commerce in shaping the fabric of our towns and cities. It is a photograph that speaks to the human spirit, and the enduring power of connection and community, even in the face of adversity.
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