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Neville Chamberlain fishing by Ernest H. Thomas
Prime Minister, The Right Hon. Neville Chamberlain engaged in his favourite pastime of fly fishing. The artist, Ernest H. Thomas, who specialised in picturing famous people engaged in their favourite hobbies, was brother of the war poet, Edward Thomas. Date: 1939
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Postcards (8 pack of A6)
Set of 8, A6 Postcards, featuring the same image on all cards in a set. Printed on 350gsm premium white satin card, the back of the postcard includes space to write messages and an area for the address and stamp. Size of each postcard is 15cm x 10.6cm.
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Estimated Product Size is 15cm x 10.6cm (5.9" x 4.2")
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Artwork printed orientated as per the preview above, with landscape (horizontal) or portrait (vertical) orientation to match the source image.
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This photograph print, titled "The Right Hon. Neville Chamberlain Engaged in His Favourite Pastime of Fly Fishing," showcases the British Prime Minister, Neville Chamberlain, in a rare moment of leisure as he indulges in his beloved hobby of fly fishing. The image, painted by renowned artist Ernest H. Thomas, offers a glimpse into the personal side of the political figure, known for his leadership during a tumultuous period in world history. Ernest H. Thomas, a skilled painter who specialized in portraits of famous individuals engaged in their favorite hobbies, captured Chamberlain's essence as he stood by the river, focused on the pursuit of the elusive fish. Thomas's brother, Edward Thomas, was a well-known war poet, adding an artistic pedigree to the scene. The photograph, dated 1939, depicts Chamberlain in the countryside, dressed in a tweed jacket and vest, wading through the water with a fly rod in hand. The serene setting, with the gentle flow of the river and the lush greenery surrounding him, contrasts starkly with the political turmoil that was brewing in Europe at the time. As the Prime Minister of the United Kingdom during the early stages of World War II, Neville Chamberlain's name would become synonymous with the appeasement policy towards Nazi Germany. However, this photograph offers a brief respite from the political tensions and highlights the human side of a complex figure. Ernest H. Thomas's painting serves as a testament to the power of hobbies and leisure activities in providing a much-needed escape from the stresses of daily life, even for those in positions of great power and responsibility.
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