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Fine Art 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
A2 (42x59cm) Fine Art Print
Discover the joy and innocence of childhood with this captivating Fine Art Print from Media Storehouse. Featuring an iconic image by Mary Evans Prints Online, this photograph captures the moment of pure delight as two children master the art of handstands against a concrete wall in Balham, SW London, circa 1961. The excitement is palpable as they balance and laugh, with a smaller child looking on in awe from a nearby corner. Add this timeless piece to your home decor and let the memories of childhood fun and freedom fill your space.
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Estimated Image Size (if not cropped) is 42cm x 42.1cm (16.5" x 16.6")
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.
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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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