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Children doing handstands on a Balham street, SW London
Two children, a boy and a girl, doing handstands against a concrete wall on a Balham street, SW London. A smaller child watches them, backed into a corner. Date: circa 1961
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Media ID 14188341
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Acrobatic Acrobatics Balham Bare Chest Childhood Concrete Corner Handstand Handstands Shorts Urchin Urchins Watching
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 59.7cm 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 photograph, taken in the heart of Balham, South West London during the 1960s, showcases the carefree spirit and boundless energy of childhood. Two children, a boy and a girl, defy gravity and balance gracefully against a concrete wall, executing handstands with an ease and confidence that belies their young age. Their bare feet pressed firmly against the rough surface, they lean back, their bodies forming perfect arcs as they hold their poses. A smaller child, backed into a corner, watches them with a mixture of awe and curiosity. Clad in a simple dress and with a bare chest peeking out from under a threadbare jumper, she is an urchin-like figure, her dark eyes wide with fascination. The children's shorts and the frayed edges of their clothing speak of a time when life was simpler, and the joys of childhood were found in the most ordinary of moments. The concrete wall, a common feature of urban landscapes, serves as a backdrop to this scene of innocent fun. The children's acrobatic display, set against the drab and utilitarian background, highlights the contrast between the mundane and the magical. The image transports us back to a time when life moved at a slower pace, and the simple pleasures of childhood were cherished. This photograph is a poignant reminder of the universal language of childhood and the enduring appeal of the handstand – a symbol of freedom, agility, and the boundless potential of youth. It is a snapshot of a moment in time, capturing the essence of a bygone era and the timeless spirit of childhood.
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