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Fine Art Print : Girl climbing tree, line of washing, Balham, SW London
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Girl climbing tree, line of washing, Balham, SW London
A girl climbs a tree under a line of washing in the Zennor Road area of Balham, SW London. Date: circa 1961
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Media ID 14187527
© The Paul Kaye Collection / Mary Evans Picture Library
Balham Bare Climb Climbing Drying Fence Legs Scruffy Teenage Teenager Underskirt Washday Washing Zennor Skirt
A2 (42x59cm) Fine Art Print
Discover the timeless charm of London's past with our exquisite Fine Art Print of a girl climbing a tree under a line of washing in Balham, SW London. Captured in the early 1960s, this evocative image by Mary Evans Prints Online transports you back in time, inviting you to relive the simple joys of childhood and the warmth of a community spirit. Add this beautiful piece to your home decor and let it tell a story of a bygone era.
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 50.3cm (16.5" x 19.8")
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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In this evocative photograph, a young girl is captured in the midst of an ordinary yet timeless moment in the Zennor Road area of Balham, South West London, circa 1961. The scene unfolds against the backdrop of a quintessential 1960s urban landscape, with rows of terraced houses and their washing lines stretching out between them. The girl, dressed in a simple skirt and bare legs, focuses intently on her climb up the tree, her underskirt billowing in the breeze. The tree, with its gnarled branches and peeling bark, seems to beckon her upwards, offering an escape from the mundane world below. A fence and a line of washing provide a stark contrast to her scruffy, carefree attire, highlighting the contrast between the orderly domesticity of the neighborhood and the wild, untamed spirit of the girl. This photograph is a poignant reminder of the simple pleasures and innocence of childhood, as well as a snapshot of a bygone era in the history of Balham and London as a whole. The image invites us to reflect on the passage of time and the enduring power of memory, as well as the universal experience of washday and the joy of climbing trees. With its rich detail and evocative atmosphere, this photograph is a treasure trove of historical and emotional resonance.
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