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Richard Massingham in Michael Laws What A Life! (1948)
The British Film Institute (BFI) are UK's lead organisation for film, television and the moving image
Media ID 1427825
© Crown Copyright
Beer Depressed Despair Grumpy Pint Unhappy
17"x15" (43x38cm) Premium Frame
FSC real wood frame with double mounted 10x8 print. Double mounted with white conservation mountboard. Frame moulding comprises stained composite natural wood veneers (Finger Jointed Pine) 39mm wide by 21mm thick. Archival quality Fujifilm CA photo paper mounted onto 1mm card. Overall outside dimensions are 17x15 inches (431x381mm). Rear features Framing tape to cover staples, 50mm Hanger plate, cork bumpers. Glazed with durable thick 2mm Acrylic to provide a virtually unbreakable glass-like finish. Acrylic Glass is far safer, more flexible and much lighter than typical mineral glass. Moreover, its higher translucency makes it a perfect carrier for photo prints. Acrylic allows a little more light to penetrate the surface than conventional glass and absorbs UV rays so that the image and the picture quality doesn't suffer under direct sunlight even after many years. Easily cleaned with a damp cloth. Please note that, to prevent the paper falling through the mount window and to prevent cropping of the original artwork, the visible print may be slightly smaller to allow the paper to be securely attached to the mount without any white edging showing and to match the aspect ratio of the original artwork.
FSC Real Wood Frame and Double Mounted with White Conservation Mountboard - Professionally Made and Ready to Hang
Estimated Image Size (if not cropped) is 24.4cm x 18cm (9.6" x 7.1")
Estimated Product Size is 43.1cm x 38.1cm (17" x 15")
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.
EDITORS COMMENTS
In this print from the British Film Institute, we are transported back to 1948, where Richard Massingham brilliantly portrays a character in Michael Laws' film "What A Life!". The image captures Massingham's remarkable ability to convey emotions with his expressive face. Here, he embodies a sense of unhappiness and despair that is palpable. Seated at a pub table, Massingham's grumpy expression tells a story of inner turmoil. His downturned gaze suggests a heavy heart burdened by life's challenges. With an untouched pint of beer before him, it becomes evident that even the solace found in this traditional British pastime fails to lift his spirits. The atmosphere surrounding him seems oblivious to his melancholy state; people chat animatedly in the background while others enjoy their own pints without noticing his despondency. This stark contrast accentuates Massingham's isolation within the bustling pub scene. Through this poignant snapshot frozen in time, we witness the power of cinema as it captures human emotions so vividly. It serves as a reminder that despite our external surroundings or social interactions, internal struggles can persist unseen by those around us. Massingham's portrayal evokes empathy and invites contemplation about our own experiences with sadness and introspection. As viewers engage with this photograph print from "What A Life!", they are compelled to reflect on moments when life feels overwhelming and how individuals navigate through such periods of depression and despair.
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