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Kildare Hounds at Clongowes Wood College, Ireland
Aerial view of Kildare Hounds in the Front Avenue of Clongowes Wood College, a boarding school near Clane, Ireland. Date: circa 1900s
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Media ID 23045374
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Avenue Boarding College Hounds Hunt Kildare
14"x18" Premium Frame
Contemporary style Premium Wooden Frame with 8"x12" Print. Complete with 2" White Mat and 1.25" thick MDF frame. Printed on 260 gsm premium paper. Glazed with shatter proof UV coated acrylic glass. Backing is paper covered backing with rubber bumpers. Supplied ready to hang with a pre-installed sawtooth/wire hanger. Care Instructions: Spot clean with a damp cloth. Securely packaged in a clear plastic bag and envelope in a reinforced cardboard shipper
FSC Real Wood Frame and Double Mounted with White Conservation Mountboard - Professionally Made and Ready to Hang
Estimated Image Size (if not cropped) is 30.4cm x 20.3cm (12" x 8")
Estimated Product Size is 45.8cm x 35.6cm (18" x 14")
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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In this evocative photograph, taken circa 1900s, we gaze upon an aerial view of Kildare Hounds in the Front Avenue of Clongowes Wood College, a prestigious boarding school nestled near the picturesque town of Clane in Ireland. The scene transports us back in time to the Edwardian era, an age of elegance and refinement, where the pursuit of sport and the cultivation of character were integral aspects of a well-rounded education. The Front Avenue, a tree-lined avenue stretching the length of the school, is a hive of activity as Kildare Hounds and their riders prepare for the hunt. Horses, their coats glistening in the sunlight, are saddled and bridled, their breath steaming in the crisp morning air. The hounds, with their keen noses and eager expressions, are a testament to the ancient tradition of hunting, a sport that has been a part of the Irish countryside for centuries. The students of Clongowes Wood College, clad in their distinctive uniforms, are seen in various stages of preparation. Some are mounting their horses, while others are adjusting their hunting gear or engaging in animated conversations. The sense of camaraderie and shared experience is palpable, as the boys embark on this exciting and challenging endeavor. The hunt, a cherished tradition at Clongowes Wood College, not only provided an opportunity for students to develop their horsemanship skills but also fostered a deep appreciation for the natural world and the beauty of the Irish countryside. The image captures a moment in time, a snapshot of a bygone era, where the pursuit of knowledge and the joy of sport were intertwined in the fabric of a transformative educational experience.
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