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Shoe shine Lisbon, Portugal
A young shoe shine man reads a newspaper while waiting for his next customer in a Lisbon street Portugal. First published The Sunday Times Date: 1989
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Media ID 19533749
© Philip Dunn / Mary Evans Picture Library
Adult Cobbled Cobbles Concentration Mature Mirror Newspaper Reflection Relaxing Resting Shine Shoe Shoeshine Stand Stool Worker
A2 (59.4 x 42cm) Poster Print
Bring the vibrant atmosphere of Lisbon, Portugal, into your home or office with our stunning Shoe Shine Poster Print from Media Storehouse. This captivating image, sourced from Mary Evans Prints Online, showcases a young shoe shine man engrossed in a newspaper as he waits for his next customer in a bustling Lisbon street. First published in The Sunday Times in 1989, this rights-managed photograph transports you to the heart of Portugal's enchanting cityscape. Add a touch of European charm to your space with this beautiful and authentic poster print.
A2 Poster (59.4 x 42cm, 23.4" x 16.5" inches) printed on 170gsm Satin Poster Paper. Securely packaged, rolled and inserted into a strong mailing tube and shipped tracked. Poster Prints are of comparable archival quality to our Photographic prints, they are simply printed on thinner Poster Paper. Whilst we only use Photographic Prints in our frames, you can frame Poster Prints if they are carefully supported to prevent sagging over time.
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Estimated Image Size (if not cropped) is 59.4cm x 39.6cm (23.4" x 15.6")
Estimated Product Size is 59.4cm x 42cm (23.4" x 16.5")
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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In this evocative black-and-white image, a young shoe shine man takes a moment of respite from his work in the cobblestone streets of Lisbon, Portugal. Seated on a worn wooden stool, he leans back with a contented expression, engrossed in the pages of a newspaper. The sun casts long shadows on the cobbles behind him, adding to the sense of tranquility and relaxation. The man's mirror-polished shoes reflect the image of the cobbled street and the passing foot traffic, creating a striking contrast between the stillness of the scene and the hustle and bustle of the busy street. The concentration on his face suggests that he takes pride in his work, even as he takes a brief break to rest his weary feet. The mature cobblestones underfoot, worn smooth by the passage of time and the countless footsteps of those who have passed through this bustling Portuguese city, add to the sense of history and tradition that permeates the scene. The man's simple attire and the unassuming nature of his shoe shine stand are reminiscent of a bygone era, a time when life moved at a slower pace and the simple pleasures of a freshly shined pair of shoes were cherished. As the sun begins to set and the shadows grow longer, the shoe shine man continues to wait for his next customer, ready to bring a touch of polish and shine to their footwear. This poignant moment captures the essence of daily life in Lisbon, a city rich in history, tradition, and the simple pleasures of everyday life.
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