Framed Print : The Single Life - Living on his punt
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The Single Life - Living on his punt
The Single Life - A young gent living alone on his punt Date: 1907
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Media ID 14346179
© Mary Evans / Grenville Collins Postcard Collection
Belongings Canal Gates Gent Gentleman Hamper Lance Lock Messing Pans Picnic Pots Relaxing Riverbank Shaving Solitude Terrier Thackeray Washing 1907
A2 Premium Frame with A3 Poster
Add a touch of nostalgic charm to your home décor with our Framed Prints from Media Storehouse. This exquisite piece, titled "The Single Life - Living on his Punt," showcases a young gentleman living a simple and independent life on his punt in the year 1907. The black-and-white photograph, sourced from Mary Evans Prints Online, captures the essence of a bygone era. Each print is meticulously framed with a elegantly designed frame to enhance its timeless appeal. Bring this captivating image into your living space and let it tell a story of a simpler time.
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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.
The Single Life - A Young Gentleman's Solitary Existence on His Punt, 1907
EDITORS COMMENTS
This photograph, taken in 1907, captures the essence of a young gentleman's simple yet fulfilling existence on his punt along the tranquil waters of a river or canal. The lone figure, dressed impeccably in a tweed jacket and cap, embodies the spirit of self-sufficiency and relaxation that comes with the single life. With a terrier companion by his side, the young man has set up camp on his punt, a traditional flat-bottomed boat commonly used in England for navigating narrow waterways. His belongings are neatly arranged, including a picnic hamper, pots and pans, and a shaving kit. The scene exudes a sense of messing about in boats, a popular pastime among the British gentry during this era. As the young man leans back on his punt, a lance in hand, he seems to be enjoying the peace and solitude that comes with his simple lifestyle. The image of the lock gates in the background suggests that he may be preparing to travel further along the waterway, or perhaps he is content to remain in this idyllic spot for the day. The photograph, titled "The Single Life: A Young Gentleman's Existence on His Punt," is a poignant reminder of a bygone era when the simple pleasures of life, such as a day spent on the water with a loyal companion, were enough to bring joy and contentment. This evocative image, taken from the extensive collection at Mary Evans Prints Online, invites us to appreciate the beauty of solitude and the freedom that comes with living life on one's own terms.
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