Dorando Pietri finishing the first modern Olympic marathon London The marathon at the London Olympics of was run in ususually hot conditions Italian athlete Dorando Pietro arrived at the stadium alone in the lead but suffering from exhaustion and dehydration he collapsed on the track in a state of disorientation Officials helped him up and pointed him towards the finishing line which after falling four more times he eventually crossed in first place The last metres of the race had taken him minutes to complete The American athlete Johnny Hayes finished second and the US team registered a protest at the assistance Pietri had received from the officials Their protest was upheld and the Italian was disqualified A print from Olympia Die Olympischen Spiele Volume I CigarettenBilderdienst Hamburg
Sports-Based Art
Here’s a great idea to make game day even more exciting. Try our impressive sports art collection and give your favorite team a roaring shout out. Explore from vintage prints of your favorite players to photographic vignettes of glorious sporting moments. Whatever piece of art you choose for your gaming cave or viewing nook, get it wall-ready. Style your masterpieces in over 1000 ways with our framing customizer.
Our popular sports art pieces include Muhammad Ali’s graphic portrait by Cristian Mielu, Four Sporting Boys by Norman Rockwell.
Figurative Art
Think reality delights? You bet your walls do too. So, why not introduce them to our collection of figurative art. Make acquaintance with inspiring muses of famous masters or get a glimpse of pop culture icons caught on camera. Any masterpieces you choose will give your space a unique story to share in our handcrafted frames.
This genre of art involves a realistic depiction of living as well as inanimate objects. Artists like Jean Michel Basquiat, Norman Rockwell, and Banksy are renowned for giving a platform to cultural commentary and human experiences through their art.
