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Alligator in a bar, Zanzibar, 30 Great Queen Street DD001716
Get me a drink and make it snappy! Tenth Anniversary Alligator seated at the bar drinking a cocktail, Zanzibar, 30 Great Queen Street, London. Photographed by Paul Barkshire, 26th June 1986
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Media ID 19287342
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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 19.6cm (9.6" x 7.7")
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.
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This print captures a truly extraordinary moment in time - an alligator casually perched on a barstool, sipping on a cocktail at the renowned Zanzibar bar. Located on 30 Great Queen Street in London, this peculiar scene is both whimsical and intriguing. Taken by photographer Paul Barkshire on the 26th of June, 1986, this image showcases his keen eye for capturing the unexpected. The tenth anniversary celebration seems to have taken an unusual turn as this reptilian guest demands attention with its presence. With its toothy grin and mischievous eyes, it appears to be relishing every sip of its drink while commanding those around it to "get me a drink and make it snappy!". The juxtaposition between the exotic creature and the everyday setting creates an air of surrealism that is hard to ignore. As we delve into this photograph's narrative, one cannot help but wonder how such an unconventional event came about. Was it simply a publicity stunt or perhaps someone's eccentric pet? Regardless of its origins, this image serves as a reminder that life often surprises us when we least expect it. Paul Barkshire has masterfully captured not only the spectacle itself but also our collective fascination with oddities. Through his lens, he invites us to ponder upon moments like these that challenge our perceptions and ignite our imagination.
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