Glass Frame : Farmer Blight of Holsworthy, Devon
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Farmer Blight of Holsworthy, Devon
Farmer Blight of Holsworthy, a market town in West Devon, not far from the Cornish border. He is pictured here standing behind a gate, with a shotgun over his right shoulder and his trusty little dog in his left hand. (2 of 2) Date: circa 1980s
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Media ID 7231317
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Caps Character Characterful Cornish Country Side Farmer Flat Haired Leaning Shotgun Terrier Wire Blight Holsworthy
7"x5" Glass Mount
Wall mounted or free-standing, these black edged glass frames feature a smooth chamfered edge and a stylish black border (on back face of the glass). Manufactured from 4mm thick glass, Glass Mounts are a durable, professional way of displaying and protecting your prints. Your 7x5 print is slotted into the back of the frame so can easily be changed if needed.
Tempered Glass Mounts are ideal for wall display, plus the smaller sizes can also be used free-standing via an integral stand
Estimated Image Size (if not cropped) is 12.7cm x 17.7cm (5" x 7")
Estimated Product Size is 16.2cm x 20.3cm (6.4" x 8")
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 photograph, taken in the picturesque market town of Holsworthy in West Devon, circa 1980s, introduces us to Farmer Blight, a quintessential figure of the English countryside. With the rugged charm of the Cornish border just a stone's throw away, Holsworthy's rural landscape is dotted with quaint farms and rolling hills. In this image, Farmer Blight is depicted leaning against a gate, his weathered cap sitting atop his head, shielding him from the elements. His face is etched with the lines of a life spent working the land, and his eyes sparkle with the wisdom and experience of a true country gentleman. In his left hand, he cradles a trusty little terrier, its fur as unruly as the wild terrain that surrounds them. Over his right shoulder, a shotgun rests, a testament to the hard realities of rural life. The flat wire gate behind him serves as a boundary, both physical and symbolic, separating the ordered world of the farm from the untamed wilderness beyond. The image is a snapshot of a bygone era, a time when the connection between man and nature was as strong as the bonds of community that held rural towns like Holsworthy together. Farmer Blight, with his characterful demeanor and unwavering dedication to his land, stands as a symbol of the resilient spirit of the English countryside. This photograph is a treasure trove of history and character, a reminder of a time when life moved at a slower pace and the simple pleasures of rural living were cherished.
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