Greetings Card : HORSE RACING, 1879. Horce racing at the Brighton Beach Fair Grounds at Coney Island in Brooklyn, New York. Line engraving, American, 1879, after a drawing by Paul Frenzeny
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HORSE RACING, 1879. Horce racing at the Brighton Beach Fair Grounds at Coney Island in Brooklyn, New York. Line engraving, American, 1879, after a drawing by Paul Frenzeny
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Media ID 7546877
1879 Amusement Park Coney Island Equestrian Frenzeny Horse Race Jockey Park Paul Rein Riding Crop Spectator Stand Stirrup Track
Greetings Card (A5)
Transport yourself back in time with our exquisite 'Horse Racing, 1879' greeting card from the Media Storehouse collection. This beautifully detailed line engraving, inspired by a drawing by Paul Frenzeny and sourced from The Granger Collection, depicts an thrilling horse race at the Brighton Beach Fair Grounds in Coney Island, Brooklyn, New York, in 1879. Perfect for racing enthusiasts, history buffs, or anyone who appreciates the charm of a bygone era, this elegant card is a unique and thoughtful way to convey your message. Add a touch of vintage charm to your correspondence with this captivating piece of art from the past.
Create your own greetings card. Size when folded is A5 (14.5x21cm or 5.7x8.3 inches)
Greetings Cards suitable for Birthdays, Weddings, Anniversaries, Graduations, Thank You and much more
Estimated Image Size (if not cropped) is 21cm x 14.5cm (8.3" x 5.7")
Estimated Product Size is 21cm x 29cm (8.3" x 11.4")
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.
EDITORS COMMENTS
This print takes us back to the year 1879, capturing a thrilling horse racing event at the Brighton Beach Fair Grounds in Coney Island, Brooklyn. The line engraving, created by American artist Paul Frenzeny, beautifully depicts the bustling scene filled with excitement and anticipation. In this artwork, we are transported to a late afternoon at the fairgrounds as spectators gather around the track. The atmosphere is electric as jockeys prepare their horses for an exhilarating race. Men dressed in elegant attire can be seen lining up along the North Stand, eagerly awaiting the start of the competition. The image showcases Frenzeny's exceptional attention to detail as he skillfully captures every element of this equestrian spectacle. From riders gripping tightly onto reins and stirrups to horses galloping with incredible speed and grace, each stroke of his engraving brings life to this historic moment. As we delve into this piece further, it becomes evident that horse racing was not just a sport but also an integral part of social gatherings during that era. This snapshot from history allows us to appreciate both the artistry behind Frenzeny's work and gain insight into how entertainment was enjoyed in late 19th-century America. Granger Art on Demand has once again provided us with a remarkable glimpse into our past through their collection of historical prints like "HORSE RACING, 1879". It serves as a reminder that even though times have changed significantly since then, our
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