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Skikjoring competition, St Moritz, Switzerland
Skikjoring competition, St Moritz, Switzerland, where daredevil skiers are pulled at speeds of up to 50km/hour by unmounted thoroughbreds over the icy frozen lake for 2, 7000m. Date: circa 1920s
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Media ID 19717976
© Mary Evans / Grenville Collins Postcard Collection
Competition Dangerous Daredevil Dec19 Frozen Horse Drawn Moritz Skiers Skiing Start Thoroughbreds Unusual Whips Unmounted
30"x20" (76x51cm) Canvas Print
Experience the thrill of a bygone era with our stunning Canvas Print of a Skikjoring competition in St. Moritz, Switzerland. Witness the daring skills of intrepid skiers as they are pulled at breathtaking speeds of up to 50km/hour by unmounted thoroughbreds across the icy frozen lake. This captivating image, sourced from Mary Evans Prints Online, transports you back in time to the 1920s. Our high-quality Canvas Prints bring vibrant colors and intricate details to your home or office, making it a perfect addition to any space. Order yours today and relive the excitement of this historic event.
Delivered stretched and ready to hang our premium quality canvas prints are made from a polyester/cotton blend canvas and stretched over a 1.25" (32mm) kiln dried knot free wood stretcher bar. Packaged in a plastic bag and secured to a cardboard insert for safe transit.
Canvas Prints add colour, depth and texture to any space. Professionally Stretched Canvas over a hidden Wooden Box Frame and Ready to Hang
Estimated Image Size (if not cropped) is 76.2cm x 48.3cm (30" x 19")
Estimated Product Size is 76.2cm x 50.8cm (30" x 20")
These are individually made so all sizes are approximate
Artwork printed orientated as per the preview above, with landscape (horizontal) orientation to match the source image.
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Skikjoring in St. Moritz, Switzerland: A Thrilling Blend of Winter Sport and Horse Power Step back in time to the roaring twenties and witness the exhilarating spectacle of a Skikjoring competition in the picturesque town of St. Moritz, Switzerland. This unique winter sport, a fusion of skiing and horse racing, sees daredevil skiers harnessed to unmounted thoroughbreds, hurtling across the icy frozen lake at breathtaking speeds of up to 50km/hour. The photograph captures the raw energy and excitement of the event as skiers take their positions at the start line, their faces a mask of determination and focus. The horses, powerful and muscular, stand taut, their eyes fixed on their human counterparts, ready to unleash their power. The air is thick with anticipation as the skiers, armed with long whips, await the command to set off. Skikjoring, which translates to 'ski driving' in Norwegian, has its origins in Scandinavia and dates back to the early 19th century. It gained popularity in Switzerland during the 1920s and became a much-loved winter tradition in St. Moritz. The sport requires a high level of skill and coordination from both the skier and the horse, with the skier steering the animal using the whip and their body movements. Despite the inherent danger of the sport, with skiers racing at high speeds just inches above the icy lake, the thrill of the competition drew large crowds to St. Moritz each winter. The photograph captures a moment in time, a snapshot of a bygone era, where the raw power of nature and the courage of man and horse collide in a heart-stopping display of speed and agility.
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