Kay Snap - Mr Black the Sweep

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Kay Snap - Mr Black the Sweep

Kay Snap - Mr Black the Sweep.
1930s

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Media ID 14311337

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Brush Brushes Carry Dirty Snap Soot Sweep Sweeping Tradesman Tradesmen Games

EDITORS COMMENTS
This photograph, titled 'Kay Snap - Mr Black the Sweep,' transports us back to the 1930s, an era of charm and character. The image showcases a man, deeply engrossed in a game of cards, taking a brief respite from his laborious work as a chimney sweep. The red and black color palette of his attire and the box of cards perfectly complement the gritty texture of the brick wall behind him. Mr. Black, the sweep, is seen carrying a bundle of brushes, a telltale sign of his trade. His weathered face, etched with lines of hard work and experience, reveals the physical demands of his profession. Yet, in this moment, he is momentarily distracted by the allure of the card game, a simple pleasure that offers a welcome contrast to the soot and grime of his daily life. The design of the photograph is reminiscent of the 1930s, with its intriguing composition and the play of light and shadow. The image captures the essence of the tradesman's life during this period, illustrating the balance between labor and leisure, and the enduring human spirit that perseveres even in the most challenging circumstances.

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