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Fine Art Print : Sir Alec Douglas Home looking vague at railway station carrying luggage - February 1979
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Sir Alec Douglas Home looking vague at railway station carrying luggage - February 1979
John Downing
Daily Express
Mirrorpix
United Kingdom
Media ID 21924686
© Mirrorpix
1979 Former Prime Minister Platform Railway Station Suitcases Ticket Office
21"x14" (+3" Border) Fine Art Print
Step back in time with our exclusive fine art print from Memory Lane Prints, featuring Sir Alec Douglas-Home in a candid moment at a railway station in February 1979. Captured by renowned photographer John Downing, this vintage image shows Sir Douglas-Home looking thoughtful as he carries his luggage, transporting you to a bygone era. Add this beautiful piece to your collection and bring a touch of history into your home or office.
21x14 image printed on 27x20 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.
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Estimated Image Size (if not cropped) is 53.3cm x 35.5cm (21" x 14")
Estimated Product Size is 68.6cm x 50.8cm (27" x 20")
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.
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EDITORS COMMENTS
In this print captured by John Downing, we are transported back to February 1979, where the enigmatic Sir Alec Douglas Home stands at a railway station platform. Dressed impeccably in his signature suit and tie, he carries his luggage with an air of vagueness that adds intrigue to the scene. As a former Prime Minister of the United Kingdom during the early 1960s, Sir Alec's presence alone evokes a sense of nostalgia and historical significance. His gaze seems distant yet contemplative, perhaps lost in thought or reflecting on past achievements. The ticket office behind him serves as a reminder of simpler times when train travel was still a popular mode of transportation. The suitcases he holds symbolize journeys taken and those yet to come – each one potentially holding memories and experiences waiting to be unfolded. Downing's expert composition captures not only Sir Alec but also the atmosphere surrounding him. The soft lighting casts gentle shadows across his face, adding depth and character to this iconic figure from British politics. This print is truly a testament to both Downing's skill as a photographer and Sir Alec Douglas Home's enduring legacy. It invites us into a moment frozen in time – inviting us to ponder upon history while simultaneously sparking our curiosity about what lies beyond that railway station platform.
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