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Premium Framed Print : Sadlers Hackney ascent, August 12, 1811
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Sadlers Hackney ascent, August 12, 1811
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Media ID 19920816
© The Royal Aeronautical Society (National Aerospace Library) / Mary Evans Picture Library
14"x16" Premium Frame
Contemporary style Premium Wooden Frame with 8"x10" 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 20.3cm x 25.4cm (8" x 10")
Estimated Product Size is 35.6cm x 40.6cm (14" x 16")
These are individually made so all sizes are approximate
Artwork printed orientated as per the preview above, with portrait (vertical) orientation to match the source image.
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Sadler's Hackney Ascent, August 12, 1811: A Scene of Equestrian Grandeur and Competitive Spirit This evocative print captures the thrilling moment of the Sadler's Hackney Ascent on August 12, 1811. The annual event took place on the steep and winding Hackney Road in London, where the elite of society gathered to showcase their horsemanship skills and their finest horses. The print depicts a sea of spectators lining the sides of the road, their hats and bonnets raised in excitement as they watch the riders make their way up the challenging incline. The riders, dressed in fashionable attire and wearing top hats, lean forward in determination as they urge their horses to greater efforts. The horses, with their arched necks and straining muscles, display the strength and agility required to conquer the ascent. The print also highlights the competitive spirit of the event, with riders vying for the coveted prize of the fastest ascent time. The winner, depicted in the foreground, triumphantly raises his hat in victory, while his competitors look on with a mix of admiration and determination. The Sadler's Hackney Ascent was a popular social event in Regency England, attracting the attention of the aristocracy and the gentry. This print offers a glimpse into the world of high society and the equestrian culture of the time, where horsemanship was a cherished skill and a symbol of status and wealth. The intricate details of the print, from the textured fabric of the riders' clothing to the individual expressions of the spectators, transport us back to a bygone era and offer a fascinating glimpse into the past.
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