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Framed Print : Snap Playing Card - man losing a fish
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Snap Playing Card - man losing a fish
Snap Playing Card - man losing a fish.
circa 1910s
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Media ID 14311864
© Terry Parker / Mary Evans Picture Library
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A2 Premium Frame with A3 Poster
Add a touch of whimsy to your decor with the Snap Playing Card - man losing a fish print from our Media Storehouse Framed Prints collection. This charming vintage illustration by Terry Parker, available through Mary Evans Picture Library, depicts a humorous scene of a man in the 1910s losing a fish during a game of Snap. Each print is meticulously framed in a stylish, contemporary design to create a stunning piece of art for your home or office. With its unique and intriguing story, this print is sure to be a conversation starter and a delight to those who appreciate the quirks of history.
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 44.6cm x 62cm (17.6" x 24.4")
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
This photograph captures the moment of frustration and disappointment for an angler in the 1910s as he watches a large fish slip away from his grasp. The man, dressed in a heavy coat and hat, leans over the edge of a boat, his face contorted with concentration and determination. In his hand, a Snap Playing Card flutters in the breeze, perhaps used as a makeshift lure or marker. The fish, a powerful and agile creature, twists and turns in the water, its scales glinting in the sunlight. The man's companions in the background, also dressed in fishing gear, watch with sympathetic expressions, no doubt having experienced similar disappointments themselves. The scene exudes a sense of the escapades and camaraderie that came with angling in the early 20th century. The Snap Playing Card, with its distinctive design and association with gambling and games, adds an intriguing element to this snapshot of a man's momentary loss, a reminder of the unpredictable nature of both fishing and life.
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