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Olympics / 1896 Loues
Spyridon Loues winning the race from Marathon
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1896 Athens Marathon Olympics Stadium Waving Winning
20"x16" (+3" Border) Fine Art Print
Experience the timeless beauty and history of the Olympics with our exquisite Fine Art Prints from Media Storehouse, featuring this iconic image of Spyridon Loues triumphantly crossing the finish line in the first modern Olympic Games in 1896. Captured by the Mary Evans Picture Library from Mary Evans Prints Online, this stunning black and white photograph brings the excitement and spirit of the ancient games to your home or office. Our Fine Art Prints are meticulously reproduced using the highest quality materials, ensuring vibrant colors and exceptional detail. Elevate your space with this inspiring and historic piece of art.
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 36.8cm (20" x 14.5")
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 historic photograph captures the triumphant moment of Spyridon Loues crossing the finish line to win the first Marathon race in the modern Olympic Games, held in Athens, Greece, in 1896. The image, taken at the Panathenaic Stadium, shows Loues in the center, his face etched with determination and relief, as he raises his right arm in victory. The crowd, a sea of hats and excited faces, roars with applause and enthusiasm, their energy palpable in the air. The atmosphere is electric, filled with the spirit of competition and the joy of witnessing history in the making. The Marathon race, a traditional Greek long-distance footrace named after the legendary messenger Pheidippides, was one of the original events in the first modern Olympic Games. The course, based on the ancient one, was 26.2 miles long, and Loues completed it in an impressive time of 2 hours, 58 minutes, and 50 seconds. His victory marked a significant moment in sports history and helped establish the Olympic Games as a global cultural phenomenon. This photograph is not only a testament to Loues' athletic prowess but also a reminder of the enduring power of the Olympic spirit. It invites us to reflect on the rich history of the Olympic Games and the countless stories of triumph and perseverance they have inspired over the years. A true treasure for history enthusiasts, sports fans, and anyone with a love for the human spirit, this image is a must-have for any collection.
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