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Photographic 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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12"x8" (30x20cm) Photo Print
Bring the nostalgic charm of the past into your home with our exquisite selection of photographic prints from the Media Storehouse range. This captivating image, titled "Snap Playing Card - man losing a fish," is a vintage gem from the 1910s, sourced from the esteemed Mary Evans Picture Library through Mary Evans Prints Online. Terry Parker's photograph showcases a humorous moment in time as a man experiences the bittersweet agony of a lost catch while playing the popular card game, Snap. Add this one-of-a-kind print to your collection and infuse your living space with a unique blend of history and timeless appeal.
Ideal for framing, Australian made Photo Prints are produced on high-quality 270 gsm lustre photo paper which has a subtle shimmer adding a touch of elegance, designed to enhance their visual appeal.
Our Photo Prints are in a large range of sizes and are printed on Archival Quality Paper for excellent colour reproduction and longevity. They are ideal for framing (our Framed Prints use these) at a reasonable cost. Alternatives include cheaper Poster Prints and higher quality Fine Art Paper, the choice of which is largely dependant on your budget.
Estimated Product Size is 21.2cm x 31.4cm (8.3" x 12.4")
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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