Canvas Print : Tramp asleep on a Balham street, SW London
Canvas Prints from Mary Evans Picture Library
Tramp asleep on a Balham street, SW London
A tramp asleep on a bench on a Balham street in SW London. The various bags and papers appear to belong to him. Date: circa 1960s
Mary Evans Picture Library makes available wonderful images created for people to enjoy over the centuries
Media ID 14224146
© The Paul Kaye Collection / Mary Evans Picture Library
Asleep Bags Balham Bench Brick Flask Junk Papers Scruffy Sleep Sleeping Stick Tramp Tramps Vacuum Vagrant Vagrants
20"x16" (50x40cm) Canvas Print
Introducing the captivating "Tramp Asleep on a Balham Street" canvas print from Media Storehouse, exclusively featuring this intriguing image from Mary Evans Prints Online. This evocative photograph, dating back to the 1960s, transports you to a bygone era with its raw and authentic depiction of life in South West London. The intricate details of the tramp's belongings scattered around him, the worn bench, and the quiet, somber atmosphere all come alive on this beautifully textured canvas. Add a touch of history and character to your walls with this captivating piece from the Media Storehouse collection.
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 40.6cm (20" x 16")
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
1. Title: "A Peaceful Slumber in Balham: A 1960s Vignette of Urban Life" This evocative black-and-white photograph captures a poignant moment in the history of Balham, a district in South West London. The image, taken circa 1960s, depicts an old tramp peacefully asleep on a worn-out bench, nestled between the cold brick walls of a building. The tramp's scruffy appearance, with his unkempt hair, worn hat, and tattered coat, is a stark reminder of the harsh realities of urban life during that era. The tramp's belongings, scattered around him, add to the tableau. A collection of bags and papers lie at his feet, while a vacuum cleaner and a flask sit nearby. The vacuum cleaner, an unlikely companion for a vagrant, suggests a past life of domestic work or perhaps an unrealized dream of a better existence. The flask, a common sight for homeless individuals, speaks to the need for warmth and comfort in the face of adversity. The photograph's composition, with the tramp sitting against the backdrop of the imposing brick wall and the modern buildings in the background, creates a striking contrast between the transient nature of human existence and the permanence of the urban landscape. The pavement, worn down by the passage of time and the footsteps of countless passersby, serves as a reminder of the inexorable march of history. This photograph offers a glimpse into the past, inviting us to reflect on the lives of the marginalized and forgotten members of society, and the complexities of urban life in 1960s London. It is a poignant reminder of the human capacity for resilience and the importance of empathy and compassion in the face of adversity.
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