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Poster Print : Mrs Patten and daughters at Government house June 1997 As Governor Chris Patten leaves
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Mrs Patten and daughters at Government house June 1997 As Governor Chris Patten leaves
Mrs Patten and daughters at Government house June 1997 As Governor Chris Patten leaves Government House in Hong Kong for the last tine
Bill Rowntree
mirrorpix
Hong Kong
WA*628492
Media ID 21542622
© Mirrorpix
A2 (59.4 x 42cm) Poster Print
Relive history with this beautiful poster print from Memory Lane Prints, featuring the poignant moment of "Mrs Patten and daughters at Government house June 1997" as Chris Patten bids farewell to Government House in Hong Kong. Captured by renowned photographer Bill Rowntree, this captivating image perfectly encapsulates the emotional departure of the last British Governor. Add this unique piece to your collection and bring a piece of history into your home.
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 42cm x 42.5cm (16.5" x 16.7")
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 print titled "Mrs Patten and daughters at Government house June 1997 As Governor Chris Patten leaves" captures a poignant moment in history. Taken by the talented photographer Bill Rowntree, this image transports us back to the vibrant city of Hong Kong in the late 1990s. In this snapshot, we witness an emotional scene outside Government House as Governor Chris Patten bids farewell to his tenure. Standing beside him are Mrs Patten and their two daughters, who exude both pride and sadness on this significant day. The date is June 1997, a time when Hong Kong was undergoing a historic transition from British rule to Chinese sovereignty. The composition beautifully encapsulates the mix of emotions felt by the Pattens during this transitional period. Mrs Patten's gentle smile reflects her unwavering support for her husband's service while also revealing traces of melancholy as they prepare to leave behind a place that has become their home. Bill Rowntree expertly captures not only the individuals but also the grandeur of Government House itself, symbolizing power and authority amidst political change. This photograph serves as a powerful reminder of Hong Kong's rich history and its people's resilience during times of uncertainty. As we gaze upon this remarkable piece from Memory Lane Prints, it evokes nostalgia for an era gone by – one that witnessed both personal milestones for the Pattens and monumental shifts in global politics.
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