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Canvas Print : Children doing handstands on a Balham street, SW London
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Children doing handstands on a Balham street, SW London
Two children, a boy and a girl, doing handstands against a concrete wall on a Balham street, SW London. A smaller child watches them, backed into a corner. Date: circa 1961
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Media ID 14188341
© The Paul Kaye Collection / Mary Evans Picture Library
Acrobatic Acrobatics Balham Bare Chest Childhood Concrete Corner Handstand Handstands Shorts Urchin Urchins Watching
20"x20" (50x50cm) Canvas Print
Bring the playful spirit of childhood to your home with our stunning Canvas Print of 'Children doing handstands on a Balham street' by Mary Evans Prints Online. This captivating vintage image, circa 1961, captures the joy and carefree energy of two children attempting handstands against a concrete wall in SW London. The addition of a smaller child watching from a corner adds an extra layer of depth and intrigue. Our high-quality canvas prints are sure to become a cherished piece of art in any room, adding character and conversation starters to your decor. Order now and relive the magic of childhood memories every day.
Ready to hang Premium Gloss Canvas Print. Our archival quality canvas prints are made from Polyester and Cotton mix and stretched over a 1.25" (32mm) kiln dried knot free wood stretcher bar. Packaged in a plastic bag and secured to a cardboard insert for transit.
Canvas Prints add colour, depth and texture to any space. Professionally Stretched Canvas over a hidden Wooden Box Frame and Ready to Hang
Estimated Product Size is 50.8cm x 50.8cm (20" x 20")
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.
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This photograph, taken in the heart of Balham, South West London during the 1960s, showcases the carefree spirit and boundless energy of childhood. Two children, a boy and a girl, defy gravity and balance gracefully against a concrete wall, executing handstands with an ease and confidence that belies their young age. Their bare feet pressed firmly against the rough surface, they lean back, their bodies forming perfect arcs as they hold their poses. A smaller child, backed into a corner, watches them with a mixture of awe and curiosity. Clad in a simple dress and with a bare chest peeking out from under a threadbare jumper, she is an urchin-like figure, her dark eyes wide with fascination. The children's shorts and the frayed edges of their clothing speak of a time when life was simpler, and the joys of childhood were found in the most ordinary of moments. The concrete wall, a common feature of urban landscapes, serves as a backdrop to this scene of innocent fun. The children's acrobatic display, set against the drab and utilitarian background, highlights the contrast between the mundane and the magical. The image transports us back to a time when life moved at a slower pace, and the simple pleasures of childhood were cherished. This photograph is a poignant reminder of the universal language of childhood and the enduring appeal of the handstand – a symbol of freedom, agility, and the boundless potential of youth. It is a snapshot of a moment in time, capturing the essence of a bygone era and the timeless spirit of childhood.
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