Kurzbeschreibung
This book contains beautiful portraits of champions in the exotic settings of 24 racecourses around the world. In addition, 21 world-class turf writers paint word portraits of the racecourses they love. Mr. Reeves adds his comments for each of the paintings.
Synopsis
Features some of the world's greatest racetracks and many of the horses which raced on them. The 24 chapters have been written by foremost turf writers. The book is illustrated with many colour reproductions and sketches by equine artist Richard Stone Reeves, capturing the essence of the sport.
Der Verlag über das Buch
A glorious art book depicting racecourses around the world.
In 1995 Malcom Forbes, Jr. wrote: "Richard Stone Reeves is by far the foremost painter of champion Thoroughbreds in the world today." The 192-page hardcover art book features 80 color plates depicting horses or scenes from 24 race courses in the United States, Canada, England, Ireland, France, Italy, Japan and Australia. More than 70 champion Thoroughbreds grace the paintings. Richard Stone Reeves is the pre-eminent master of Thoroughbred painting. He has published six previous books including Royal Blood, which was published by The Blood-Horse in 1994. Most of his books are out of print and highly prized by collectors. Mr. Reeves also publishes limited edition fine art prints, and continues to accept commissions from around the world. He began his career in 1946 and has painted legendary Thoroughbreds such as Man o' War, Whirlaway, Citation, Native Dancer, Bold Ruler, Northern Dancer, Damascus, Secretariat, Seattle Slew, Ruffian, Genuine Risk, Easy Goer, Sunday Silence and Cigar. His paintings hang in museums and private collections around the world. Crown Jewels of Thoroughbred Racing includes commentary by Mr. Reeves and essays by 21 internationally known sports journalists. The text is complemented by sketches used by Mr. Reeves to construct his paintings. Mr. Reeves is known for capturing a Thoroughbred's personality in his paintings. The same holds true for the landscapes of the race courses he paints in Crown Jewels of Thoroughbred Racing. The color and majesty of these historic race courses reflect Mr. Reeves affinity for the impressionists, the great English landscape artists Constable and Turner, and the fine Dutch painters de Hooch and Vermeer.
In 1995 Malcom Forbes, Jr. wrote: "Richard Stone Reeves is by far the foremost painter of champion Thoroughbreds in the world today." The 192-page hardcover art book features 80 color plates depicting horses or scenes from 24 race courses in the United States, Canada, England, Ireland, France, Italy, Japan and Australia. More than 70 champion Thoroughbreds grace the paintings. Richard Stone Reeves is the pre-eminent master of Thoroughbred painting. He has published six previous books including Royal Blood, which was published by The Blood-Horse in 1994. Most of his books are out of print and highly prized by collectors. Mr. Reeves also publishes limited edition fine art prints, and continues to accept commissions from around the world. He began his career in 1946 and has painted legendary Thoroughbreds such as Man o' War, Whirlaway, Citation, Native Dancer, Bold Ruler, Northern Dancer, Damascus, Secretariat, Seattle Slew, Ruffian, Genuine Risk, Easy Goer, Sunday Silence and Cigar. His paintings hang in museums and private collections around the world. Crown Jewels of Thoroughbred Racing includes commentary by Mr. Reeves and essays by 21 internationally known sports journalists. The text is complemented by sketches used by Mr. Reeves to construct his paintings. Mr. Reeves is known for capturing a Thoroughbred's personality in his paintings. The same holds true for the landscapes of the race courses he paints in Crown Jewels of Thoroughbred Racing. The color and majesty of these historic race courses reflect Mr. Reeves affinity for the impressionists, the great English landscape artists Constable and Turner, and the fine Dutch painters de Hooch and Vermeer.
