Antique Framed Print : Tent Pegging at the Royal Tournament
Framed Photos from Mary Evans Picture Library
Tent Pegging at the Royal Tournament
Tent-pegging at the Royal Tournament, the annual event when the best of the Armed Forces displayed their skills. Date: 1932
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Media ID 14408862
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Accuracy Accurate Clown Clowns Dangerous Exciting Gallop Galloping Horseriding Oct16 Pegging Rider Skilful Skilled Skills Spear Tent Tournament
14"x12" (36x31cm) Antique Frame
Bevelled wood effect frame, card mounted, 10x8 archival quality photo print. Overall outside dimensions 14x12 inches (36x31cm). Environmentally and ozone friendly, the Polycore® moulding has the look of real wood, is durable and light and easy to hang. Biodegradable and made with non-chlorinated gases (no toxic fumes) it is efficient; producing 100 tons of polystyrene can save 300 tons of trees! Prints are glazed with lightweight, shatterproof, optical clarity acrylic (providing the same general protection from the environment as glass). The back is stapled hardboard with a sawtooth hanger attached. Note: To minimise original artwork cropping, for optimum layout, and to ensure print is secure, the visible print may be marginally smaller
Bevelled Wood Effect Framed and Mounted Prints - Professionally Made and Ready to Hang
Estimated Image Size (if not cropped) is 21.1cm x 24.4cm (8.3" x 9.6")
Estimated Product Size is 31.2cm x 36.3cm (12.3" x 14.3")
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.
EDITORS COMMENTS
Tent Pegging at the Royal Tournament: A Thrilling Display of Skills and Daring Horsemanship (1932) The Royal Tournament, an annual military spectacle showcasing the best of the British Armed Forces, played host to an exhilarating event in 1932: Tent Pegging. This dangerous yet exciting equestrian display required riders, mounted on horseback, to hurl a spear into the ground with great accuracy while galloping at full speed. The photograph captures the intensity and skill of the moment, as a clown, adding a touch of humor to the otherwise serious event, looks on from the sidelines. The rider, an army officer, focuses intently on his target, his horse, a powerful steed, responding to his commands with precision. The peg, a mere speck in the distance, becomes the goal for both man and beast, as they race towards it in a breathtaking display of horsemanship and accuracy. The galloping horse, with its mane and tail flying in the wind, embodies the raw power and agility of the animal, while the rider's determined expression and steady hand showcase his skilful mastery of the art. The Tent Pegging exhibition at the Royal Tournament was a testament to the courage, strength, and dexterity of the participants, who pushed themselves and their horses to the limit. The event, with its thrilling displays of horsemanship and daring feats, left the audience in awe, making it a must-see attraction for the annual military extravaganza.
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