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Photographic Print : Sir Alec Douglas Home looking vague at railway station carrying luggage - February 1979
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Sir Alec Douglas Home looking vague at railway station carrying luggage - February 1979
John Downing
Daily Express
Mirrorpix
United Kingdom
Media ID 21924686
© Mirrorpix
1979 Former Prime Minister Platform Railway Station Suitcases Ticket Office
12"x8" (30x20cm) Photo Print
Step back in time with this captivating photograph from Memory Lane Prints. Witness a moment in history with Sir Alec Douglas-Home, the former British Prime Minister, looking vague and deep in thought as he waits at a railway station with his luggage in February 1979. Taken by renowned photographer John Downing, this vintage print beautifully captures the essence of a bygone era. Add this unique piece to your collection and relive the past with every glance.
Printed on archival quality paper for unrivalled stable artwork permanence and brilliant colour reproduction with accurate colour rendition and smooth tones. Printed on professional 234gsm Fujifilm Crystal Archive DP II paper. 12x8 for landscape images, 8x12 for portrait images.
Our Photo Prints are in a large range of sizes and are printed on Archival Quality Paper for excellent colour reproduction and longevity. They are ideal for framing (our Framed Prints use these) at a reasonable cost. Alternatives include cheaper Poster Prints and higher quality Fine Art Paper, the choice of which is largely dependant on your budget.
Estimated Product Size is 30.5cm x 20.3cm (12" x 8")
These are individually made so all sizes are approximate
Artwork printed orientated as per the preview above, with landscape (horizontal) orientation to match the source image.
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EDITORS COMMENTS
In this print captured by John Downing, we are transported back to February 1979, where the enigmatic Sir Alec Douglas Home stands at a railway station platform. Dressed impeccably in his signature suit and tie, he carries his luggage with an air of vagueness that adds intrigue to the scene. As a former Prime Minister of the United Kingdom during the early 1960s, Sir Alec's presence alone evokes a sense of nostalgia and historical significance. His gaze seems distant yet contemplative, perhaps lost in thought or reflecting on past achievements. The ticket office behind him serves as a reminder of simpler times when train travel was still a popular mode of transportation. The suitcases he holds symbolize journeys taken and those yet to come – each one potentially holding memories and experiences waiting to be unfolded. Downing's expert composition captures not only Sir Alec but also the atmosphere surrounding him. The soft lighting casts gentle shadows across his face, adding depth and character to this iconic figure from British politics. This print is truly a testament to both Downing's skill as a photographer and Sir Alec Douglas Home's enduring legacy. It invites us into a moment frozen in time – inviting us to ponder upon history while simultaneously sparking our curiosity about what lies beyond that railway station platform.
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