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Poster Print : Suffolk - Monks Eleigh (near Lavenham), c 1950s
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Suffolk - Monks Eleigh (near Lavenham), c 1950s
Original oil painting for British Railways (Eastern Region) poster by Leonard Russell Squirrell (b 1893), showing a view of the village green at Monks Eleigh, in Suffolk, where villagers are obtaining water from a pump. A church is shown in the background
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A2 (59.4 x 42cm) Poster Print
Introducing the captivating "Suffolk - Monks Eleigh (near Lavenham), c 1950s" poster print from our Media Storehouse collection. This stunning piece of art transports you back in time, showcasing a beautiful oil painting of a quintessential English village scene by Leonard Russell Squirrell. The original artwork was created for British Railways (Eastern Region) posters in the 1950s, and now, you can bring this nostalgic image into your home or office. Embrace the charm of rural England and add a touch of history to your space with this evocative and timeless 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.
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 59.4cm x 38.9cm (23.4" x 15.3")
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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This print transports us back to the picturesque village of Monks Eleigh in Suffolk during the 1950s. The original oil painting by Leonard Russell Squirrell, commissioned for a British Railways (Eastern Region) poster, beautifully captures the essence of this idyllic countryside scene. In the foreground, we see villagers gathered around a traditional water pump on the village green. Their animated conversations and laughter suggest that this communal activity is not just about obtaining water but also serves as an opportunity for social interaction and community bonding. The simplicity of their daily lives is evident in their humble attire and unhurried demeanor. As our gaze moves towards the background, a charming church emerges from behind lush trees. Its spire reaches towards the sky, symbolizing faith and spirituality at the heart of this close-knit community. The juxtaposition of nature's beauty with man-made structures creates a harmonious balance that epitomizes rural England. The artist's attention to detail brings every element to life - from vibrant colors depicting blooming flowers on the green to intricate brushstrokes capturing architectural nuances. This print allows us to appreciate Squirrell's talent in preserving moments frozen in time. Through this artwork, we are transported into an era where simplicity reigned supreme, where villages like Monks Eleigh were untouched by modernization yet filled with warmth and camaraderie. It serves as a reminder of our rich cultural heritage and invites us to cherish these timeless treasures that define our nation's history.
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