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Street lamp a072848
Street lamps, London. Double street lamp with ornate brackets lit at dusk with another identical street lamp behind and the rear of terraced houses in the background, in either Islington or Shoreditch. John Gay. Date range: 1960-1965
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Media ID 1083909
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D Usk Dark Lamp Post Night Urban
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 59.5cm x 59.9cm (23.4" 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 print by John Gay transports us back to the streets of London in the 1960s. As dusk settles over the city, a double street lamp with ornate brackets takes center stage, casting a warm glow on its surroundings. The intricate design of the lamp post adds an elegant touch to this urban scene, evoking a sense of nostalgia for a bygone era. In the background, we catch a glimpse of terraced houses that stand as silent witnesses to the passage of time. Their faded facades and worn-out features tell stories of countless lives lived within their walls. It is as if they too are basking in the gentle radiance emanating from these iconic street lamps. The composition is further enhanced by another identical street lamp standing proudly behind its counterpart, creating symmetry and balance within this nocturnal tableau. Together, they illuminate not only the physical space but also our imagination, inviting us to wander through these historic streets and explore their hidden secrets. John Gay's masterful capture perfectly encapsulates the essence of dark urban nights illuminated by vintage lamplight. This photograph serves as a reminder that even amidst bustling cities and rapidly changing landscapes, there are timeless elements that connect us to our past – like these enduring street lamps that have witnessed generations come and go.
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