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A Race between Lallement Velocipedes, 1869 (oil on canvas)
BON51624 A Race between Lallement Velocipedes, 1869 (oil on canvas) by Alken, Samuel Henry (1810-94); Private Collection; Photo eBonhams, London, UK; English, out of copyright
Media ID 22808422
© Bonhams, London, UK / Bridgeman Images
Accident Bicycle Bicycles Blowing Crash Cycle Cycles Cycling Cyclist Fall Falling Incident Racing Speed Velocipede Accidents
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Estimated Image Size (if not cropped) is 17.7cm x 12.7cm (7" x 5")
Estimated Product Size is 20.3cm x 16.2cm (8" x 6.4")
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Artwork printed orientated as per the preview above, with landscape (horizontal) orientation to match the source image.
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In this oil on canvas painting titled "A Race between Lallement Velocipedes, 1869" artist Samuel Henry Alken takes us back to a thrilling moment in cycling history. The scene depicts a chaotic race filled with excitement and danger. The composition is alive with action as cyclists clad in period attire speed down the track on their velocipedes, early versions of bicycles. With hats blowing off and limbs flailing, the riders push themselves to the limits of speed and endurance. However, amidst the exhilaration, disaster strikes. One cyclist loses control and tumbles from his bicycle in a spectacular crash. His fellow competitors react with shock and concern while spectators watch anxiously from the sidelines. This incident serves as a reminder of the risks involved in this emerging sport. Alken's masterful brushwork brings every detail to life - from the expressions of determination on each rider's face to the billowing dust kicked up by their wheels. The vibrant colors capture both the energy of movement and the atmosphere of an era long gone. This painting not only showcases Alken's artistic talent but also offers us a glimpse into an important chapter in sporting history. It reminds us that even though accidents may occur along our journey towards progress, they cannot dampen our spirit for adventure or deter us from pursuing our passions.
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