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A Race in Ancient Greece (colour litho)
CHT293601 A Race in Ancient Greece (colour litho) by French School, (19th century); Bibliotheque des Arts Decoratifs, Paris, France; (add.info.: vase painting depicting athletes competing in a running contest; athletic competition; coureurs Grecs; releve XIX d apres un vase Grec Antique; ); eArchives Charmet; French, out of copyright
Media ID 23384112
© Archives Charmet / Bridgeman Images
Athlete Athletes Attic Beards Competition Course Gymnastics Olympics Speed Sprinting Grece Panathenaic
30"x20" (76x51cm) Canvas Print
Bring the rich history of Ancient Greece into your home with our stunning Media Storehouse Canvas Print of "A Race in Ancient Greece" by the French School, 19th century. This captivating color lithograph, sourced from the esteemed Bibliotheque des Arts Decoratifs in Paris, depicts an exhilarating race between athletes in ancient Greece. The intricate details and vibrant colors of this fine art piece are beautifully rendered on our high-quality canvas, ensuring a museum-quality display that adds an air of sophistication and culture to any room. Elevate your decor and transport yourself back in time with this exquisite work of art from Fine Art Finder.
Delivered stretched and ready to hang our premium quality canvas prints are made from a polyester/cotton blend canvas and stretched over a 1.25" (32mm) kiln dried knot free wood stretcher bar. Packaged in a plastic bag and secured to a cardboard insert for safe transit.
Canvas Prints add colour, depth and texture to any space. Professionally Stretched Canvas over a hidden Wooden Box Frame and Ready to Hang
Estimated Product Size is 76.2cm x 50.8cm (30" x 20")
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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A Race in Ancient Greece
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captures the essence of athleticism and competition in the ancient world. This vibrant color lithograph, created by an anonymous French artist from the 19th century, is a reproduction of a vase painting found in the Bibliotheque des Arts Decoratifs in Paris. The artwork depicts a thrilling moment during a running contest, showcasing Greek athletes competing with utmost determination and speed. The scene exudes energy as these coureurs Grecs push their physical limits to achieve victory. With their muscular bodies and bearded faces, they embody the epitome of strength and masculinity. This piece transports us back to classical times when athletic competitions like this were held at events such as the Panathenaic Games. It serves as a testament to the enduring legacy of sportsmanship and physical prowess that has been celebrated throughout history. The attention to detail in this lithograph allows us to appreciate not only the skillful technique employed by both artist and athlete but also offers insight into ancient Greek culture. From their attire - or rather lack thereof - we are reminded of how nudity was embraced within sporting events during that era. As we gaze upon "A Race in Ancient Greece" we are reminded of our shared human fascination with sport, competition, and pushing ourselves beyond our limits for glory.
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