Richard Stone Reeves Seattle Slew Horse Ltd. Ed. Print

Description: An excellent Equestrian scene, print on artist's paper, signed "Richard Stone Reeves", and dated '79 and framed - approx 24 X 28 inches (60.96 X 71.12cm). This is an excellent American School print dating from the late 20th Century period. The Equestrian scene depicts a magnificent study of this great American racehorse relaxing in his paddock. The painting is a Limited Edition numberd 600/750 and signed by the artist. Titled "Seattle Slew - Champion Sire of North America 1984 - Foaled in 1974 by Bold Reasoning - M Charmer by Poker - Triple Crown Winner and Horse of the Year 1977". The margin has portraits of "Slew o Gold" and "Swale". The work is signed and dated lower right - "Richard Stone Reeves", '79.

Date: '79

Artist Biography: Richard Stone Reeves (November 06, 1919 - October 07, 2005) was an American equine painter whom Blood-Horse magazine described as perhaps the greatest modern-day horse painter. Born in New York City, Reeves grew up in Garden City on Long Island. His father's family included a painter and his mother's owned race horses. Those influences, plus living near Belmont Park, resulted in his love of horses and desire to paint them. Reeves graduated with a Fine Arts degree from Syracuse University. He served with the United States Navy during World War II after which he embarked on a career as a painter of horses. His big break came when LIFE magazine featured his painting of 1947 Horse of the Year, Armed. That publicity led to his being hired to do private portraitures for many American and European horse owners. As well as portraits, Reeves did a number of action scenes from memorable races. More than a dozen of his works can be found at in the National Museum of Racing and Hall of Fame in Saratoga Springs, New York. When asked, Richard Stone Reeves said: "Buckpasser was the most perfectly proportioned Thoroughbred I have ever seen." Only two horses, Secretariat and Affirmed, have since been "in a class with Buckpasser". Richard Stone Reeves died 2005 at Eastern Long Island Hospital in Greenport, N.Y. Seattle Slew (February 15, 1974 – May 7, 2002) was an American thoroughbred race horse who won the United States Triple Crown of Thoroughbred Racing in 1977, the tenth of eleven horses to accomplish the feat. He remains the only horse to win the Triple Crown while undefeated.

Framing: Contemporary plain moulded Pine. Finish: Natural.

Condition: The print is in good condition showing a little sign of fading due to light and a little and there appears to be a small scratch to the right hand side towards the edge of the painting, this of little consequence but worth mentioning. The frame has a few minor marks consistent with age.

Dimensions Frame Image Width: 28 inches (71 cm) Width: 23 inches (58 cm) Height: 24 inches (60 cm) Height: 18 inches (45 cm)

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