Fine Art Print : Boys at a boarded up window, Balham, SW London
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Boys at a boarded up window, Balham, SW London
Three boys at a boarded up window of a house in Balham, SW London. Date: circa 1961
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Media ID 14187577
© The Paul Kaye Collection / Mary Evans Picture Library
Balham Boarded Boards Brick Bricks Childhood Climb Climbing Derelict Disused Sash Sill Trousers Urchin Urchins
A2 (42x59cm) Fine Art Print
Discover the enchanting charm of yesteryears with our exquisite selection from the Media Storehouse range of Fine Art Prints. This captivating image, "Boys at a boarded up window, Balham, SW London" by Rights Managed from Mary Evans Prints Online, transports you back in time. Circa 1961, this evocative photograph captures the innocence of three boys gazing at the world from a boarded-up window in Balham, South West London. Add a touch of nostalgia and character to your home or office with this timeless piece of art. Each print is meticulously produced using premium quality materials to ensure vibrant colors and long-lasting beauty. Order yours today and let the story unfold.
Our Fine Art Prints are printed on 100% acid free, PH neutral paper with archival properties. This printing method is used by museums and art collections to exhibit photographs and art reproductions. Hahnemühle certified studio for digital fine art printing. Printed on 308gsm Photo Rag Paper.
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Estimated Image Size (if not cropped) is 42cm x 50.7cm (16.5" x 20")
Estimated Product Size is 42cm x 59.4cm (16.5" x 23.4")
These are individually made so all sizes are approximate
Artwork printed orientated as per the preview above, with portrait (vertical) orientation to match the source image.
EDITORS COMMENTS
In this evocative black-and-white photograph, three boys stand mesmerized at a boarded-up window in Balham, a district located in the southwestern part of London. The scene, set in the 1960s, transports us back in time as the boys, dressed in trousers and wearing no shoes, peer through the cracks in the wooden boards, their expressions filled with curiosity and wonder. The house behind them, with its peeling paint and disused sash window, appears derelict and abandoned, a stark contrast to the lively energy of the children. The boys' clothing and the state of the house suggest a bygone era, one where children spent their afternoons exploring the streets and discovering the hidden treasures of their neighborhoods. The bricks and boards of the house serve as a backdrop to their innocent games, and the boys' determination to climb the wall and reach the window sill speaks to their adventurous spirit. This photograph captures a moment in history, a snapshot of childhood in the 1960s in Balham, SW London. The image invites us to reflect on the simple pleasures of growing up and the importance of cherishing the memories of our past. The boys' unguarded expressions and their fascination with the world beyond the boarded-up window remind us of the power of imagination and the joy of discovery. This photograph is a testament to the enduring spirit of childhood and the beauty of the past.
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