Fine Art Print : Two girls playing on planks, Balham, SW London
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Two girls playing on planks, Balham, SW London
Two girls playing on planks of wood, with a washing line and a bicycle behind them, on a Balham street, SW London. Date: circa 1961
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Media ID 14224822
© The Paul Kaye Collection / Mary Evans Picture Library
Balance Balancing Balham Bicycle Bike Brick Childhood Drying Plank Planks Towel Urchin Urchins Washing
A2 (42x59cm) Fine Art Print
Step into the past with this enchanting fine art print from Media Storehouse, featuring two young girls playing merrily on planks of wood in Balham, South West London. Dressed in summer frocks and barefoot, they engage in a simple game, oblivious to the world around them. The scene is completed by a washing line hanging with clothes and a vintage bicycle in the background. Captured in the early 1960s, this charming image from Mary Evans Prints Online transports you back in time and adds a touch of nostalgia to any room. Order your print today and bring a piece of history into your home.
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.
Our fine art prints are high-quality prints made using a paper called Photo Rag. This 100% cotton rag fibre paper is known for its exceptional image sharpness, rich colors, and high level of detail, making it a popular choice for professional photographers and artists. Photo rag paper is our clear recommendation for a fine art paper print. If you can afford to spend more on a higher quality paper, then Photo Rag is our clear recommendation for a fine art paper print.
Estimated Image Size (if not cropped) is 42cm x 42.5cm (16.5" x 16.7")
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
This charming photograph captures the carefree spirit of childhood in the 1960s, as two young girls play on planks of wood in a quiet Balham street in South West London. Dressed in simple, practical clothes, the girls balance on the planks with ease, using a towel as a makeshift seat. A washing line stretches across the alleyway behind them, with clothes drying in the sun, adding to the sense of domesticity and routine. A bicycle leans against the brick wall, suggesting that the girls have come from nearby houses to enjoy a break from their chores. The scene is one of simple pleasures and innocent fun, a glimpse into the everyday life of children growing up in the 1960s. The brick houses and narrow alleyway are typical of the architecture and layout of urban streets in the area, adding to the historical context of the image. This photograph is a delightful reminder of a bygone era, and a testament to the enduring appeal of childhood memories.
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