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Churchill / Skipper / 1940
WINSTON CHURCHILL " Our Skipper"
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Media ID 620326
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1874 1965 Bald Churchill Confident Skipper Spotty Winston
A2 (59.4 x 42cm) Poster Print
Introducing the "Churchill / Skipper / 1940" poster print from the Media Storehouse collection, featuring this iconic image by Mary Evans Picture Library from Mary Evans Prints Online. This evocative black and white photograph captures Sir Winston Churchill in a rare moment of relaxation, sitting in the captain's chair of the HMS Forward, a Royal Navy destroyer, during World War II. Churchill served as the First Lord of the Admiralty from September 1939 to May 1940, and this image, affectionately titled "Our Skipper," encapsulates his spirit and determination during those critical months. Bring a piece of history into your home or office with this stunning poster print, perfect for any space seeking inspiration and a touch of nostalgia.
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.
Poster prints are budget friendly enlarged prints in standard poster paper sizes (A0, A1, A2, A3 etc). Whilst poster paper is sometimes thinner and less durable than our other paper types, they are still ok for framing and should last many years. Our Archival Quality Photo Prints and Fine Art Paper Prints are printed on higher quality paper and the choice of which largely depends on your budget.
Estimated Image Size (if not cropped) is 37.8cm x 59.4cm (14.9" x 23.4")
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.
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"This evocative photograph captures the indomitable spirit of Sir Winston Churchill during one of the most pivotal moments in world history. Taken in 1940, the image finds Churchill, then Prime Minister of the United Kingdom, standing confidently with a cigar in hand and a determined expression on his face. The caption "Our Skipper" is inscribed below, a nickname given to Churchill by the British people in recognition of his steadfast leadership during the early days of World War II. Churchill's bald head and wrinkled, spotty complexion are etched with the weight of the world's troubles, yet his eyes shine with a fierce resolve that inspires hope. Dressed in a dark suit and tie, he stands before a map spread out on a table, deep in thought as he contemplates the strategic moves that would shape the course of the war. The photograph was taken in 1940, a year that would come to be known as the "Year of the Blitz," as the German air force launched a relentless bombing campaign against the United Kingdom. Despite the constant threat of air raids and the daily hardships faced by the British people, Churchill's unwavering determination and inspiring speeches kept morale high and galvanized the nation to fight on. This powerful image is a testament to Churchill's legendary leadership and his ability to rally a nation during its darkest hour. It is a reminder of the indomitable human spirit and the power of resilience in the face of adversity. Taken in 1874, Churchill was not yet born, but this photograph captures the essence of a man who would go on to shape the course of history." Mary Evans Picture Library / Mary Evans Prints Online. This photograph is not to be used for commercial purposes.
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