Fine Art Print : Head and head at the winning post
Fine Art Prints from Mary Evans Picture Library
Head and head at the winning post
Head and head at the winning post. Date c1884
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Media ID 7316034
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21"x14" (+3" Border) Fine Art Print
Experience the timeless beauty of horseracing history with our exquisite selection of Fine Art Prints from Media Storehouse. This captivating image, "Head and Head at the Winning Post" (c1884), showcases the thrilling moment of victory as jockeys and their horses cross the finish line. The intricate details and vibrant colors of this rights-managed print from Mary Evans Prints Online bring the excitement of the racecourse right into your home or office. Add a touch of elegance and history to your space with this stunning piece of equestrian art.
21x14 image printed on 27x20 Fine Art Rag Paper with 3" (76mm) white border. Our Fine Art Prints are printed on 300gsm 100% acid free, PH neutral paper with archival properties. This printing method is used by museums and art collections to exhibit photographs and art reproductions.
Our fine art prints are high-quality prints made using a paper called Photo Rag. This 100% cotton rag fibre paper is known for its exceptional image sharpness, rich colors, and high level of detail, making it a popular choice for professional photographers and artists. Photo rag paper is our clear recommendation for a fine art paper print. If you can afford to spend more on a higher quality paper, then Photo Rag is our clear recommendation for a fine art paper print.
Estimated Image Size (if not cropped) is 53.3cm x 35.5cm (21" x 14")
Estimated Product Size is 68.6cm x 50.8cm (27" 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.
EDITORS COMMENTS
This photograph, titled "Head and Head at the Winning Post" from the year 1884, showcases the thrilling excitement and raw emotion of horse racing during America's Gilded Age. The image portrays two jockeys, heads bowed in intense concentration, as they cross the finish line on their powerful steeds. The horse on the left, with its muscular frame and arched neck, appears to have just edged out the competition, its triumphant rider clinging determinedly to its mane. The horse on the right, though slightly behind, is not yet defeated, its rider urging it forward with every fiber of his being. The vibrant colors of the jockeys' silks, the rich greens of the grassy track, and the crisp white of the winning post all come together to create a vivid tableau of speed, strength, and determination. The crowd, a sea of hats and upturned faces, can be seen in the background, their collective breath held as they watch the outcome of the race unfold. Horse racing was a popular pastime for the wealthy elite during this era, and this photograph offers a glimpse into the raw, unfiltered energy and passion that defined the sport. The jockeys' unwavering focus, the horses' powerful strides, and the roar of the crowd all combine to create a moment frozen in time, a testament to the enduring allure of the racecourse.
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