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Battersea view of Phillips Mills and Co Paperworks
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Battersea view of Phillips Mills and Co Paperworks
A River view of the Phillips Mills and Co. Ltd Paperworks in Battersea. Foreground features a man smoking a pipe and children playing. Date: circa 1929
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Artistic Battersea Budd Features Foreground Herbert Mills Phillips Pipe 1929
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This oil painting, titled "Battersea View of Phillips Mills and Co. Ltd Paperworks," transports us back in time to circa 1929. The scene unfolds on the banks of the River Thames in Battersea, where the industrial might of Phillips Mills and Co. Ltd Paperworks dominates the background. The paper mill, with its tall chimneys and sprawling buildings, stands as a testament to the industrial revolution and the economic powerhouse that was London during this era. The foreground of the painting, however, offers a contrasting tableau of tranquility and innocence. A man, engrossed in thought and with a pipe clenched between his teeth, sits on the riverbank, seemingly oblivious to the bustling activity around him. Children, their laughter echoing through the air, playfully engage in a game, their joyous energy a stark contrast to the industriousness of the mill. The artist, Herbert Ashwin Budd, masterfully captures the essence of this moment in time, creating an artistic representation that is as much a historical document as it is a work of art. The intricate details of the mill, the playful antics of the children, and the serene expression on the face of the man all come together to create a vivid and evocative image that speaks to the heart and the mind. This painting, part of the March of the Women Collection from Mary Evans Prints Online, is a must-have for anyone interested in the history of London, industrialization, or simply the beauty of a bygone era. With its rich colors, intricate details, and evocative storytelling, it is a testament to the power of art to transport us to another time and place.
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