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Bankside Power Station
Bankside Power Station on the south bank of the River Thames, London, October-November 1954. Designed by Sir Giles Gilbert Scott, the building later became the Tate Modern art gallery. Original publication: Picture Post - 8061 - Bow Bells - unpub. (Photo by Alex Dellow/Picture Post/Hulton Archive/Getty Images)
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Alex Dellow
Media ID 11738250
© 2010 Getty Images
1950 1959 Art Museum Fuel And Power Generation London England People, Diry Power Station Smoke Physical Structure Smoke Stack Square Thames River Tate Modern
Greetings Card (7"x5")
Add a touch of London's rich history to your greetings with our exquisite Bankside Power Station card from Media Storehouse and Fine Art Storehouse. Featuring the iconic image of Sir Giles Gilbert Scott's power station taken in October-November 1954, this card showcases the timeless beauty of the South Bank of the River Thames before it transformed into the Tate Modern art gallery. Express your thoughts with a piece of fine art history in this beautifully designed greeting card.
Folded Greeting Cards (12.5x17.5 cm) have a laminate finish and are supplied with an envelope. The front and inside can be personalised with text in a selection of fonts, layouts and colours.
Greetings Cards suitable for Birthdays, Weddings, Anniversaries, Graduations, Thank You and much more
Estimated Product Size is 17.5cm x 12.5cm (6.9" x 4.9")
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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Bankside Power Station - A Monument Transformed
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. This print captures the iconic Bankside Power Station on the south bank of the River Thames in London, during October-November 1954. Designed by renowned architect Sir Giles Gilbert Scott, this monumental building would later undergo a remarkable transformation to become the world-renowned Tate Modern art gallery. The image portrays a square format with smoke billowing out from its towering smokestacks, symbolizing both power and industry. Nestled against the backdrop of the majestic Thames River, this architectural marvel stands proudly amidst an empty landscape devoid of people. The photograph exudes a sense of history and nostalgia as it showcases a moment frozen in time - an era when fuel and power generation played a vital role in shaping cities like London. The raw beauty captured by Alex Dellow's lens reveals not only the physical structure but also hints at the potential for artistic expression that lay dormant within these walls. Today, this once utilitarian powerhouse has been reborn as an art museum - Tate Modern. Its conversion represents a triumph of creativity over function; where industrial might gives way to cultural enlightenment. This archival piece serves as a testament to how architecture can be repurposed to breathe new life into urban landscapes. Alex Dellow's masterful photography transports us back to 1950s London, offering viewers an opportunity to appreciate both its historical significance and its enduring impact on arts, culture, and entertainment.
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