Woman and child on a rock
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Woman and child on a rock
Woman and child on a rock -- one of a series of images taken by Adams for the British Councils postwar Peacetime Britain campaign.
circa 1946
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1946 Adams Campaign Council Gilbert Hands Peace Peacetime Postwar Skimpy Vacation
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This evocative photograph, titled "Woman and Child on a Rock," is a poignant representation of the simple joys of postwar life in Britain during the 1940s. Taken by renowned photographer Gilbert Adams for the British Council's Peacetime Britain campaign in 1946, the image captures a moment of tranquility and connection between a woman and her young child. The woman, dressed in a skimpy summer dress that reveals her sun-kissed legs, cradles her child on a sun-warmed rock by the water's edge. The child, with a look of pure delight on his face, reaches out to touch the water, while the woman gently holds his hand, offering a sense of security and love. The warm sunlight filters through the trees, casting dappled shadows on the rocks and creating a serene and idyllic scene. The image is a testament to the resilience and determination of the British people during the postwar era. Despite the hardships and challenges of the previous years, the woman and child are able to find joy and happiness in the simple pleasures of a summer day by the water. The photograph is a reminder of the importance of family, love, and leisure in the aftermath of war, and serves as a powerful symbol of hope and renewal during a time of peace and reconstruction. Gilbert Adams' series of images for the British Council's Peacetime Britain campaign captured the spirit of a nation rebuilding itself and looking towards a brighter future. This photograph, in particular, stands out for its poignant and timeless depiction of the bond between a mother and child, and the simple pleasures of a summer day by the water.
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