1901 Lithograph of the Bluemarket Horse Races by Cecil Aldin, Framed

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Lively vintage illustration titled “The Bluemarket Races”, depicting a spirited horse race scene filled with energy, movement, and humor. Signed … Read more Lively vintage illustration titled “The Bluemarket Races”, depicting a spirited horse race scene filled with energy, movement, and humor. Signed by Cecil Aldin (British artist 1870-1935), dated 1901. In the foreground, 3 jockeys ride their horses at full speed, their dynamic poses emphasizing the intensity of the race. The crowd bursts with exaggerated expressions—spectators cheering, shouting, and pointing with excitement, while some even tumble over one another in the frenzy. A fallen hat and scattered items on the ground add to the sense of chaos and immediacy.

The background shows tents, banners, and a judge’s tower, suggesting a festive fairground atmosphere. The colors are rendered in soft, muted tones typical of early 20th-century prints, with warm earth hues, pale sky blues, and darker greens of the distant trees.

The style is illustrative and caricature-like, likely intended as satirical or humorous commentary rather than a literal sporting scene. The 1" wide frame is stained dark brown. The print is behind real glass, not plexi glass. See less