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.


Condition:
Alterations: Original Condition Unaltered
Imperfections: Some Imperfections
Condition Notes: Framed has some wear as shown, but I would use as is. Glass is in great condition.

Origin:
United Kingdom

Materials & Techniques:
Glass, Lithograph, Wood

Details:
Art Subjects: Animals, Landscape, Sport
What type of item is it? Vintage / Antique / Used
Country of Origin: United Kingdom
Frame Type: Framed

Original Condition Unaltered; Some Imperfections; Framed has some wear as shown, but I would use as is. Glass is in great condition.