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Framed Print : Reflections of Late Afternoon Landscapes by The Grand Union Canal
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Reflections of Late Afternoon Landscapes by The Grand Union Canal
A close-up of a Little Venice sign painted on a boat. In the background canal water, reflections of the rows of residential buildings along the canal. Late afternoon landscapes reflective of Spring by the Grand Union Canal (GUC), Regents Canal and Little Venice, London, England, United Kingdom. The Commercialization of the GUC, Paddington Arm has led to inexorable growth in the numbers of boats heading into London. This is putting pressure on services, pressure on moorings, much as other aspects of London life are experiencing stresses and strains. Canals are almost linear villages, they have services and communities growing along the canal. They are a city within a city. However, growing on Londonas waterways, presents another problem; a growing group of vulnerable people. Along the canals there are those who live on boats after marriage breakups and other life crises, former soldiers, and those who have spent redundancy packages on a new life in retirement, only for it to not work out. Boaters apparently want a zone-one location to live, work and play, opting to live on boats instead of finding housing in lower-cost locations. Boaters use public services provided by councils but do not pay council taxes towards those services. A few send their kids to schools claiming they live in the borough and others even register to vote. This overpopulation of the canals in London, 2000 moorings against 3000 boats, along with the revitalization of the Paddington arm of the Grand Union Canal is making house boat living on London canals largely for the affluent. A narrow boat with limited living space at the edge of the Grand Union Canal near Brentford with a years mooring lease costs 60, 000 to 80, 000
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Howard Pugh (Marais)
Media ID 15311396
© Howard Pugh (Marais)
Britain British Colours London Reflections Waterside Waterway Waterways Moorings Paddington
A2 Premium Frame with A3 Poster
Experience the enchanting allure of London's waterways with our Framed Print of "Reflections of Late Afternoon Landscapes by The Grand Union Canal" by Howard Pugh (Marais). This exquisite artwork transports you to the heart of Little Venice, where the shimmering reflections of charming residential buildings dance on the tranquil canal water. The intricate detailing of the Little Venice sign painted on a boat adds an authentic touch to this beautiful and serene scene. Bring the timeless beauty of the canal into your home with our high-quality Framed Print, an elegant addition to any living space.
Premium Paradise Wooden Range A2 Premium Poster Frame (62x45cm) with A3 Poster (42x30cm) and mounted behind a white matt board to make your photo really stand out. FSC Certified and Rainforest Alliance Certified for environmental, social, and economic sustainably. High transparency tempered glass window with a smooth finished frame. Great for filling empty walls, decorating blank spaces, or creating eye-catching gallery walls. Frames arrive ready to hang. Sent with secure, protective packaging. Smooth wooden veneer mimics the real wood look and feel with ultra-durable scratch resistance tempered glass.
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Estimated Image Size (if not cropped) is 40.4cm x 40.4cm (15.9" x 15.9")
Estimated Product Size is 62cm x 44.6cm (24.4" x 17.6")
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.
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This print captures the serene beauty of late afternoon landscapes along the Grand Union Canal in London. The focal point is a close-up of a charming Little Venice sign painted on a boat, while in the background, the canal water reflects the rows of residential buildings that line its banks. These reflections create an ethereal and dreamlike atmosphere, perfectly capturing the essence of springtime by the canal. However, behind this picturesque scene lies a complex issue: the commercialization of the Grand Union Canal has led to an influx of boats heading into London. This surge in numbers puts pressure on services and moorings, mirroring other stresses faced by Londoners. Canals have become linear villages with their own communities and services growing alongside them – they are like cities within a city. Yet, this growth also brings forth another challenge – an increasing number of vulnerable individuals living on these boats. From those seeking refuge after marriage breakups or life crises to former soldiers and retirees who invested their redundancy packages into this alternative lifestyle only for it not to work out as planned. These boaters desire a prime location to live, work, and play but do not contribute council taxes towards public services provided by local authorities. As such, overpopulation becomes an issue with 2000 moorings accommodating 3000 boats along London's canals. The revitalization of Paddington Arm further exacerbates this situation making houseboat living predominantly accessible for affluent individuals. A narrow boat at Brentford's edge near Grand Union Canal costs between £60,000-£80,000 per year for mooring lease alone. Through Howard Pugh (Marais)'s lens from Fine Art Storehouse emerges both beauty and complexity - inviting viewers to reflect upon not just stunning landscapes but also societal challenges intertwined within them.
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