Sailor Kissing Nurse - Times Square - Wall Art Rolled Canvas Print

ROLLED CANVAS PRINT

Printed using only high quality inks on gallery grade 280 GSM fine art canvas with a smooth matte finish to ensure a sharp vibrant image. Includes an additional 1.5 inch white border to assist with mounting or framing. Please add a note when ordering if you do not require a border.Orders dispatched the next working day. Estimated UK delivery 1-2 days, international 8-10 working days or less.

Sailor Kissing Nurse - Times Square

The iconic image of a sailor kissing a nurse in Times Square, known as "V-J Day in Times Square," was captured by photographer Alfred Eisenstaedt on August 14, 1945. This day, known as V-J Day (Victory over Japan Day), marked the announcement of Japan's surrender, effectively ending World War II.

The photograph depicts an exuberant sailor in a dark uniform spontaneously kissing a nurse in a white uniform amid a jubilant crowd celebrating in Times Square, New York City. The nurse is bent backwards in the sailor’s embrace, with her right leg slightly raised, her left arm around the sailor's neck, and her right arm hanging down. The kiss is passionate and unexpected, symbolising the relief and joy of the war's end. The crowd around them, blurred in the background, adds to the sense of movement and excitement, encapsulating a raw, emotional moment of public celebration.

The photograph, published in Life magazine, has since become one of the most famous and enduring images of the 20th century, symbolising the end of World War II and the return to peace. However, it has also sparked discussions about consent, as the kiss was unplanned and the sailor and nurse were strangers. Despite the controversies, the image remains a powerful historical snapshot of a pivotal moment in American history.