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Lady sitting in a poppy field behind Fistral Beach Newquay, Pentire, Cornwall. Around 1925
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Lady sitting in a poppy field behind Fistral Beach Newquay, Pentire, Cornwall. Around 1925
The lady is possibly Major Gills wife, Henrietta Mabel Dobel. The Headland Hotel be seen on the far left together with other buildings on Headland Road. Cornishman and amateur photographer, Major Arthur William Gill, was well known in Cornwall and elsewhere during the 1920s and 1930s for his presentations of stills and cine film to many groups including The Royal Institution of Cornwall, Royal Cornwall Polytechnic Society and the London Cornish Society. The quarter plate slides which he took prolifically with his ordinary camera are, in some cases, painted by his own hand to great effect
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TRURI : 1990.2.28
Media ID 18113498
© From the collection of the RIC
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Step back in time to the sun-kissed days of the 1920s and immerse yourself in this enchanting photograph of a lady sitting serenely amidst a vibrant poppy field behind Fistral Beach, Newquay, Pentire, Cornwall. The Headland Hotel stands tall on the far left, its elegant architecture a testament to the region's rich history. This scene is believed to feature Henrietta Mabel Dobel, wife of Major Arthur William Gill, an accomplished Cornish photographer and amateur cinematographer.
Major Gill was renowned for his artistic flair and attention to detail, often hand-painting his quarter plate slides with remarkable effect. His photographs were highly sought after by various societies and institutions throughout Cornwall and beyond. This stunning print is a rare glimpse into the life of this talented individual and his loved ones during their idyllic summer days at Fistral Beach.
The poppy field serves as a picturesque backdrop for our subject's tranquil pose, surrounded by nature's splendor. The warm light casts long shadows across the landscape, adding depth and texture to this already breathtaking scene. As you gaze upon this vintage photograph from around 1925, let your imagination transport you to an era when life moved at a slower pace.
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