A Fabulous Early C20th Edwardian Hand Coloured Horse Racing Lithograph after the original by John Beer, Plumpton The Hurstpierrepoint Steeplechase. This antique Lithograph, which dates to between 1900-1910 measures 18.5 inches x 11.75 inches & is mounted & framed in its original Edwardian Oak Frame with Gilt Wood Liner & overall measurements of 26.5 inches x 19.75 inches. The Lithograph is in good condition with early C20th Hand Colouring, and some toning, commensurate with its age. There is an original Gallery label from Messrs. Fores of Piccadilly, London.
John Beer was a British sporting artist, known for his horse racing scenes. Indeed, he is thought to have been among a number of artists hired in Edwardian England by racecourses to make renderings of race finishes. He worked in oil, watercolor, and gouache and documented races and other scenes at various venues including The Epsom Derby; Newmarket Racecourse, Suffolk (various events); Nottinghamshire Handicap at Colwick; and Victoria Cup, Hurst Park. His sporting art was also published as prints by Messrs. Fores and as illustration art in sporting periodicals.
John Beer was a British sporting artist, known for his horse racing scenes. Indeed, he is thought to have been among a number of artists hired in Edwardian England by racecourses to make renderings of race finishes. He worked in oil, watercolor, and gouache and documented races and other scenes at various venues including The Epsom Derby; Newmarket Racecourse, Suffolk (various events); Nottinghamshire Handicap at Colwick; and Victoria Cup, Hurst Park. His sporting art was also published as prints by Messrs. Fores and as illustration art in sporting periodicals.