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Metal 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
© Mirrorpix
Horse Racing Horseracing Prisons Racing
15"x10" (38x25cm) Metal Print
Bring a piece of racing history into your home with our Media Storehouse Metal Print of Desert Orchid's inspiring visit to Ashwell Prison in Leicestershire. Captured by renowned photographer Harry Page on 9th April 1990, this iconic image features the legendary racehorse and jockey greeting inmates, creating an uplifting and unique conversation starter. Our high-quality Metal Prints are made using a state-of-the-art printing process on a sturdy aluminum sheet, ensuring vibrant colors and exceptional durability. Add this captivating piece to your collection and relive the memories of racing legend Desert Orchid.
Your image is printed photographically and bonded to a 3.5mm thick, Dibond board (black polyethylene sandwiched between two sheets of white coated aluminium). The panel is then sealed with a gloss protective covering. Supplied complete with a wall mount which holds the print 10mm from the wall.
Made with durable metal and luxurious printing techniques, metal prints bring images to life and add a modern touch to any space
Estimated Product Size is 38.1cm x 25.4cm (15" x 10")
These are individually made so all sizes are approximate
Artwork printed orientated as per the preview above, with landscape (horizontal) or portrait (vertical) 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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