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Antique Framed Print : Crossing the pond CC73_01138
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Crossing the pond CC73_01138
EWELME, Oxfordshire. A young man with a horse and cart, laden with a barrel, crossing the village pond. Probably the water carrier. Photographed by Henry Taunt sometime between 1860 and 1922
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Media ID 5108723
© Historic England
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 18.4cm (9.6" x 7.2")
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.
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EDITORS COMMENTS
This print titled "Crossing the pond CC73_01138" by Henry W Taunt takes us on a nostalgic journey to rural Oxfordshire in the late 19th or early 20th century. The image showcases a young man skillfully maneuvering his horse-drawn cart across the village pond, laden with a hefty barrel. It is believed that he was the water carrier, responsible for supplying this quaint community with its essential resource. The scene exudes tranquility as we witness this everyday task unfolding against the backdrop of idyllic countryside charm. The horse's powerful presence adds an air of strength and reliability to this timeless tableau. As they traverse through shallow waters, ripples gently disturb the surface, reflecting both man and beast in perfect harmony. Henry Taunt's expert composition captures not only the practicality but also the beauty inherent in such simple moments of rural life. His lens transports us back to an era where reliance on nature's resources was paramount, reminding us of our deep connection to land and water. This photograph serves as a poignant reminder of how communities once thrived by working together harmoniously amidst picturesque landscapes. It invites contemplation about our own relationship with nature today and encourages appreciation for those who came before us, shaping their lives around these fundamental elements: horses, ponds, people - all intertwined within this snapshot frozen in time.
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