Deauville Concours Hippique Poster – Vintage Equestrian Poster – Horse Wall Art – Michel Jacquet c1948

Deauville Concours Hippique Poster | Vintage Equestrian Poster | Horse Wall Art | Michel Jacquet c1948 This vintage Deauville Concours Hippique Poster captures the essence of the French equestrian culture and the beauty of the sport of horse riding. The poster features a woman on horseback dressed in traditional polo clothing, riding her majestic steed with poise and grace. The woman’s posture and the horse’s fluid movements create a perfect balance of elegance and strength, which is the hallmark of equestrian sport. The image is enhanced by the green turf on the pitch and the tall trees that line the edge of the racetrack at Deauville – La Touques. The poster was created in 1948 by Michel Jacquet, a renowned artist known for his remarkable depictions of horses and other animals. The poster was designed to advertise a horse show in the Normandy region of France, which is widely regarded as the heartland of French equestrian culture. Normandy is home to some of the most prestigious horse-breeding farms and training centres in the world, and the region is a mecca for horse enthusiasts from all over the world. The original poster measured 39 x 26 inches and was printed by S.F.I.P.E. in Paris, which was a leading printing company in France during the mid-20th century. Our reproduction is available in small A4 (210 x 297mm) size to a large A1 (594 x 841mm) and three 0ther sizes, so there’s one to suit any space you have available. We have retouched out blemishes, tears, folds and creases and brought the vibrant colours back to their original state. Even though we say it ourselves, our reproduction vintage poster is an absolute stunner! This vintage poster is a tribute to the beauty and grace of horse riding and the rich equestrian culture of France. It captures the essence of a bygone era and serves as a timeless reminder of the enduring appeal of this majestic sport. Its beauty and historical significance make it a must-have for any collector of vintage posters or equestrian memorabilia. This poster is a must-have for anyone who is a fan of polo or equestrian culture. It’s an image that will never go out of style and will always be a classic. The poster’s vintage appeal and historical significance make it a truly special piece that will be cherished for years to come. Other Deauville Posters Deauville has a long association with horse racing. Deauville’s first racecourse, the Hippodrome Deauville-La Touques, originally called Hippodrome de la Touques was constructed in 1862 by Charles Auguste Louis Joseph, duc de Morny, the half-brother of Napoleon III. The racetrack in the Calvados department of Normandy, France is well-known for its thoroughbred flat racing. A second racetrack, the Deauville-Clairefontaine racecourse, was inaugurated in the town in 1928. Deauville-Clairfontaine holds races in the three disciplines of trotting, flat racing and jumping (hurdles and steeplechase). Deauville is also considered to be the main horse breeding region in France and home to many stud farms. Over the decades this association with horses has been reflected in many vintage travel posters, horse racing and horse show events. Some of the best that immediately spring to mind include the stunning 1930 Deauville poster created by Pierre Commarmond. It’s an art deco classic featuring a white silhouette of a horse and jockey talking to a young woman with a dog set against a sky-blue background and sea.  In the distance below the dog, the white sails of sailing boats sit on the ocean. At the top of the page is a small aeroplane, the method of transport to get from London to Deauville in 60 minutes by air. Another is the superb 1948 poster created by Michel Jacquet which advertises the 1948 Deauville Concours Hippique. It features a beautiful image of a young equestrian woman dressed in a traditional black polo outfit riding side-saddle on her white steed. The image is enhanced by the green turf on the pitch and the tall trees that line the edge of the racetrack at Deauville – La Touques. Another classic poster by the same artist is Jacquet’s beautiful, bold and dramatic rendering of a polo match in progress. The poster is titled Deauville Saison de Polo and depicts the two teams of four riders competing on horseback. It’s hard to single out a fourth but we’ve selected one that is more Deauville sea-side related rather than horses. It’s a poster created by the French artist Roger de Valerio in 1935 for the Chemins de Fer de L’Etat or the French State Railways. Rather than a particular image Valerio has created an ariel map of the entire French seaside resort including the seafront, beach, promenade, recreational area, port, harbour and its two famous racecourses with the Église Saint-Augustin de Deauville in between.