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Antique Framed Print : Richard Massingham in Michael Laws What A Life! (1948)
Framed Photos from British Film Institute
Richard Massingham in Michael Laws What A Life! (1948)
The British Film Institute (BFI) are UK's lead organisation for film, television and the moving image
Media ID 1427825
© Crown Copyright
Beer Depressed Despair Grumpy Pint Unhappy
14"x12" (36x31cm) Antique Frame
Bevelled wood effect frame, card mounted, 10x8 archival quality photo print. Overall outside dimensions 14x12 inches (36x31cm). Environmentally and ozone friendly, the Polycore® moulding has the look of real wood, is durable and light and easy to hang. Biodegradable and made with non-chlorinated gases (no toxic fumes) it is efficient; producing 100 tons of polystyrene can save 300 tons of trees! Prints are glazed with lightweight, shatterproof, optical clarity acrylic (providing the same general protection from the environment as glass). The back is stapled hardboard with a sawtooth hanger attached. Note: To minimise original artwork cropping, for optimum layout, and to ensure print is secure, the visible print may be marginally smaller
Bevelled Wood Effect Framed and Mounted Prints - Professionally Made and Ready to Hang
Estimated Image Size (if not cropped) is 24.4cm x 18cm (9.6" x 7.1")
Estimated Product Size is 36.3cm x 31.2cm (14.3" x 12.3")
These are individually made so all sizes are approximate
Artwork printed orientated as per the preview above, with landscape (horizontal) orientation to match the source image.
EDITORS COMMENTS
In this print from the British Film Institute, we are transported back to 1948, where Richard Massingham brilliantly portrays a character in Michael Laws' film "What A Life!". The image captures Massingham's remarkable ability to convey emotions with his expressive face. Here, he embodies a sense of unhappiness and despair that is palpable. Seated at a pub table, Massingham's grumpy expression tells a story of inner turmoil. His downturned gaze suggests a heavy heart burdened by life's challenges. With an untouched pint of beer before him, it becomes evident that even the solace found in this traditional British pastime fails to lift his spirits. The atmosphere surrounding him seems oblivious to his melancholy state; people chat animatedly in the background while others enjoy their own pints without noticing his despondency. This stark contrast accentuates Massingham's isolation within the bustling pub scene. Through this poignant snapshot frozen in time, we witness the power of cinema as it captures human emotions so vividly. It serves as a reminder that despite our external surroundings or social interactions, internal struggles can persist unseen by those around us. Massingham's portrayal evokes empathy and invites contemplation about our own experiences with sadness and introspection. As viewers engage with this photograph print from "What A Life!", they are compelled to reflect on moments when life feels overwhelming and how individuals navigate through such periods of depression and despair.
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