Metal Print : The Swift, Atherstone Hunt area, Leicestershire
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The Swift, Atherstone Hunt area, Leicestershire
View of the Swift, a difficult stretch of water to jump in the Atherstone Hunt area, Leicestershire. Date: 1936
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Media ID 14230889
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Aldin Area Atherstone Brook Difficult Fields Flat Foxhunt Foxhunting Hedge Hedges Hunt Jump Leicestershire Midland Midlands Stretch Swift 1936
14"x11" (28x35cm) Metal Print
Bring the timeless charm of history into your home with our Media Storehouse Metal Prints featuring 'The Swift' - a captivating image from the Atherstone Hunt area in Leicestershire, 1936. This exquisite photograph, Rights Managed from Mary Evans Prints Online, showcases a breathtaking view of 'The Swift', a notoriously challenging stretch of water for huntsmen. Our high-quality metal prints are known for their vibrant colors, rich detail, and long-lasting durability. Each print is meticulously printed on a lightweight aluminum sheet using a dye-sublimation process, ensuring a stunning, gallery-quality finish that will add a unique and elegant touch to any room in your home. Experience the beauty of the past, preserved for the present with Media Storehouse Metal Prints.
Our Metal Prints feature rounded corners and rear fixings for easy wall mounting. Images are directly printed onto a lightweight, high quality 5mm thick, durable metallic surface for a vivid and vibrant finish. Available in 2 sizes, 28x35cm (14x11) and 50x40cm (20x16). The unique material is fade, moisture, chemical and scratch resistant to help ensure this art lasts a lifetime.
Made with durable metal and luxurious printing techniques, metal prints bring images to life and add a modern touch to any space
Estimated Product Size is 35.5cm x 27.9cm (14" x 11")
These are individually made so all sizes are approximate
Artwork printed orientated as per the preview above, with landscape (horizontal) or portrait (vertical) orientation to match the source image.
EDITORS COMMENTS
This evocative photograph captures the thrill and challenge of fox hunting in the English countryside, as hounds and riders approach the notorious 'Swift' stretch of water in the Atherstone Hunt area of Leicestershire during the 1930s. The Swift, a small but difficult brook, was renowned for its fast-flowing current and deep, treacherous waters, making it a formidable obstacle for both horse and rider. The scene is set against a backdrop of quintessential rural scenery, with tall trees lining the banks and hedgerows crisscrossing the fields. The huntsmen, dressed in their distinctive red coats and bowler hats, focus intently on the task at hand, their expressions a mix of determination and anticipation. The hounds, ears pricked and noses to the ground, are poised to leap into the water and give chase. Fox hunting, a traditional British sport with a rich history dating back centuries, was a popular pastime in the East Midlands region of England during the 1930s. The practice, which involves following a fox on horseback and using hounds to chase and eventually kill it, remains a subject of controversy and debate. However, this photograph offers a glimpse into a bygone era, capturing the raw beauty and excitement of the hunt and the close connection between man and nature. The Swift, with its challenging waters, served as a test of skill and bravery for the riders and their horses, and the successful jump over this obstacle was a source of pride and accomplishment. This photograph, taken in 1936, is a fascinating snapshot of a time when the countryside and rural pursuits held a special allure and appeal, and when the thrill of the chase was a cherished part of the British sporting tradition.
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