Fine Art Print : Learning to Ride Hobby
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Learning to Ride Hobby
Englishmen learn to ride Johnsons Pedestrian Hobby Horse at the riding school in the Strand, London; the machine is based on Drais machine, the Draisienne
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Media ID 604239
© Mary Evans Picture Library 2015 - https://copyrighthub.org/s0/hub1/creation/maryevans/MaryEvansPictureID/10129063
1819 Activity Based Cycling Englishmen Hobby Learn Learning Pedestrian Ride Skill Strand Draisienne
20"x16" (+3" Border) Fine Art Print
Experience the charm of the past with our exquisite Fine Art Print from the Media Storehouse collection. This captivating image, titled "Learning to Ride Hobby" by Mary Evans Picture Library from Mary Evans Prints Online, transports you back in time to the bustling streets of London. Witness Englishmen eagerly learning to ride the Johnsons Pedestrian Hobby Horse at a riding school in the Strand. Based on the Draisienne, this early form of transportation is a fascinating glimpse into the history of recreation. Adorn your walls with this beautiful work of art and let its timeless appeal inspire and intrigue.
20x16 image printed on 26x22 Fine Art Rag Paper with 3" (76mm) white border. Our Fine Art Prints are printed on 300gsm 100% acid free, PH neutral paper with archival properties. This printing method is used by museums and art collections to exhibit photographs and art reproductions.
Our fine art prints are high-quality prints made using a paper called Photo Rag. This 100% cotton rag fibre paper is known for its exceptional image sharpness, rich colors, and high level of detail, making it a popular choice for professional photographers and artists. Photo rag paper is our clear recommendation for a fine art paper print. If you can afford to spend more on a higher quality paper, then Photo Rag is our clear recommendation for a fine art paper print.
Estimated Image Size (if not cropped) is 50.8cm x 40.6cm (20" x 16")
Estimated Product Size is 66cm x 55.9cm (26" x 22")
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 photograph from the Mary Evans Picture Library, taken in 1819, showcases a group of Englishmen at a riding school in the Strand, London, as they learn to ride Johnson's Pedestrian Hobby Horse. The hobby horse, based on the Draisine or Draisienne, was a popular form of leisure activity and transportation during the early 19th century. The Draisine, invented by Karl Drais in Germany in 1817, was the precursor to the modern bicycle. It consisted of a wooden frame with two in-line wheels, a steerable front wheel, and a seat for the rider. The rider propelled the machine forward by pushing off the ground with their feet, making it an early form of human-powered transportation. In this photograph, the Englishmen are seen in various stages of learning to ride the hobby horse. Some are holding onto the frame for support, while others have their feet off the ground, trying to maintain their balance. The instructor, dressed in a top hat and tailcoat, watches over the students, providing guidance and encouragement. The riding school setting adds an element of formal training to this leisure activity, suggesting that even in its early days, cycling was seen as a skill worth learning. The hobby horse provided a sense of excitement and adventure, allowing people to experience the thrill of riding without the need for a real horse. This photograph is an intriguing glimpse into the history of cycling and the role that the hobby horse played in the development of this popular mode of transportation. It also highlights the importance of leisure activities in people's lives, even in the early 19th century, and the enduring appeal of learning new skills.
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