Vintage Mid-Century Equestrian Art: Framed Portrait Attributed to Carol Hofmann Thompson, u.s. Equestrian Team

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Elevate your library, study, or gallery wall with this striking mid-century equestrian portrait. Captured in timeless black-and-white, the intimate, candid … Read more Elevate your library, study, or gallery wall with this striking mid-century equestrian portrait. Captured in timeless black-and-white, the intimate, candid photograph depicts a rider leaning against a rustic post in quiet reflection alongside their horse—evoking the golden, romantic era of mid-20th-century American horse sports.The subject is attributed to the legendary Carol Hofmann Thompson, one of the premier female pioneers of American show jumping. During the 1960s and early 1970s, Thompson was a celebrated rider for the U.S. Equestrian Team (USET), representing the United States internationally and training out of the historic Gladstone, New Jersey stables.This original physical print features beautiful contrast and an atmospheric depth characteristic of the elite press and darkroom prints of the era. The photograph comes housed in a classic, clean-lined natural oak wood frame with a generous cream mat, making it completely ready to hang. A spectacular acquisition for dedicated horse lovers, sports historians, or anyone seeking to infuse a space with authentic "hunt country" pedigree and timeless equestrian chic.Condition:Excellent vintage condition. The frame shows light, character-rich wear consistent with age, and the print itself remains crisp with beautiful tonal variation. See less