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Copper plate, The horse of Ostend, by Robert Austin
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Copper plate, The horse of Ostend, by Robert Austin
Original copper plate (cancelled), The horse of Ostend, by Robert Austin.
1921
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Austin Cancelled Copper Harness Ostend Postwar Squared Squares 1921
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This image, titled "The Horse of Ostend" by Robert Austin, showcases a cancelled copper plate print produced in 1921. The print depicts a horse and its harness standing squared on a cobblestone street in the Belgian town of Ostend during the post-World War I era of the 1920s. The horse, with its proud and regal stance, wears an ornate harness adorned with intricate designs and shiny metal accents. The squared composition of the print, with the horse centered between two symmetrical rows of houses, adds a sense of order and stability to the scene. The backdrop of the print reveals the quaint, European architecture of Ostend, with its terracotta-roofed houses and tall, narrow windows. The town, located on the North Sea coast, was a popular tourist destination before the war, and its peaceful streets and picturesque harbor were a welcome sight to weary soldiers returning from the front lines. Robert Austin, a British artist, captured the essence of this moment in time with his meticulous attention to detail and masterful use of the copper plate printing process. The cancelled print, which was likely a proof or trial run before the final edition was produced, showcases the artist's skill and dedication to his craft. The Horse of Ostend is a poignant reminder of the beauty and resilience of life in the aftermath of the Great War, and a testament to the enduring allure of the horse as a symbol of strength and grace.
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