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Kings Cross Station a062818
KINGS CROSS STATION, London. The train sheds at Kings Cross Station seen illuminated at night time from the platform of the former York Road station. Photographed by John Gay. Date range: 1960-1972
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Media ID 1288035
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31"x27" (79x69cm) Premium Frame
FSC real wood frame with double mounted 24x20 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 31x27 inches (787x685mm). 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 59.8cm x 59.9cm (23.5" x 23.6")
Estimated Product Size is 68.5cm x 78.7cm (27" x 31")
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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EDITORS COMMENTS
This evocative photograph captures the enigmatic allure of Kings Cross Station in London during the 1960s or 1970s, as captured by the skilled lens of John Gay. The image portrays the train sheds at the station, bathed in an ethereal glow of light emanating from the platform of the former York Road station. The dark night sky sets the stage for the intricate dance of shadows and light, as the train sheds loom large against the backdrop of the inky blackness. The intricate latticework of the train shed's iron framework is accentuated by the contrast between the light and dark, creating a sense of depth and texture that is both mesmerizing and timeless. The train sheds, with their towering arches and labyrinthine layout, are a testament to the engineering prowess of the past, a time when the railway was the lifeblood of transportation and communication. The photograph invites the viewer to imagine the hustle and bustle of activity that once filled the station, with trains arriving and departing, passengers coming and going, and the incessant hum of activity that characterized the railway scene. The stillness of the night, however, imbues the scene with a sense of quiet reflection, allowing the viewer to appreciate the beauty and history of this iconic London landmark. John Gay's photograph is a poignant reminder of the past, a time when the railway was the gateway to adventure and exploration, and a testament to the enduring allure of the railway, even in the quiet stillness of the night.
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