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Girl in the Cornish surf
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Girl in the Cornish surf
Girl in the Cornish surf -- one of a series of images taken by Adams for the British Councils postwar Peacetime Britain campaign.
circa 1946
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1946 Adams Campaign Cornish Council Gilbert Peace Peacetime Postwar Surf Swim Swimming Vacation Waves
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This evocative photograph captures the spirit of postwar rejuvenation and the pursuit of simple pleasures in Britain during the 1940s. Taken by renowned photographer Gilbert Adams for the British Council's Peacetime Britain campaign in 1946, the image showcases a young woman fearlessly embracing the raw power of the Cornish surf. The series of photographs, which also featured scenes of people enjoying the seaside, swimming, and holidaying by the coast, were intended to promote a sense of hope and normalcy following the hardships of World War II. The woman in the photograph, her hair plastered to her head and her determined expression etched onto her face, embodies the resilience and vitality of the British people during this transformative period. The crashing waves, frothy white foam, and the vast expanse of the Cornish coastline serve as a breathtaking backdrop to this poignant moment of human connection with nature. This photograph not only stands as a testament to the enduring appeal of the British seaside holiday but also as a powerful reminder of the restorative power of nature and the human spirit.
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