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Antique Framed Print : Racing legend Desert Orchid visits inmates at Ashwell Prison, Leicestershire
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Racing legend Desert Orchid visits inmates at Ashwell Prison, Leicestershire
Racing legend Desert Orchid visits inmates at Ashwell Prison, Leicestershire.
9th April 1990
Harry Page
Daily Mirror
Mirrorpix
Media ID 21286753
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Horse Racing Horseracing Prisons Racing
21"x16" (54x41cm) Antique Frame
Bevelled wood effect frame, card mounted, 15x10 archival quality photo print. Overall outside dimensions 21x16 inches (54x41cm). Environmentally and ozone friendly, 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 37.1cm x 24.4cm (14.6" x 9.6")
Estimated Product Size is 54cm x 41.4cm (21.3" x 16.3")
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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EDITORS COMMENTS
In this print captured by Harry Page, we are transported back to the 9th of April 1990, witnessing a truly extraordinary moment. Racing legend Desert Orchid, known for his remarkable achievements on the horseracing track, breaks free from his usual domain and ventures into an unexpected setting - Ashwell Prison in Leicestershire. The image portrays a powerful scene as Desert Orchid stands tall amidst a group of inmates within the prison walls. The juxtaposition between the elegance and grace of this majestic horse against the stark backdrop of incarceration is both striking and thought-provoking. Desert Orchid's visit undoubtedly brought a glimmer of hope and excitement to these incarcerated individuals. As they gather around him with awe-struck expressions, one can only imagine the impact that such an unusual encounter had on their spirits. This photograph not only captures a unique moment in sports history but also serves as a reminder that even legends like Desert Orchid possess an ability to transcend boundaries and touch lives beyond their expected realms. It symbolizes how sport has the power to bridge gaps, inspire change, and offer solace even in seemingly unlikely places. Harry Page's skillful lens immortalizes this exceptional meeting between racing greatness and those confined behind bars. This image serves as a testament to our shared humanity - reminding us that compassion knows no bounds when it comes to spreading joy through unexpected encounters.
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