1911 Photograph of Artist Walter Winans in His Two-Horse Carriage By George Grantham Bain Agency
(George Grantham Bain)
New York: George Grantham Bain, 1911. Black and white photograph; approx. 4" x 6"; at bottom of which is the title in the plate, "Prestashka(?) of W. Winans PRE"; with the artist in back of the two-horse carriage, uniformed driver, two very proud and handsome pullers; with the studio stamp on back denoting "From George Grantham Bain 82 Union Square East, N.Y. , their ownership credit statement and the date of May 23 1911; The Bain agency the first photographic news agency in the world, the major collection of their imagery now at the Library of Congress; Walter Winans (1852-1920) American born in Russia and living there until 18, continued his life in England. Became a very well-known sporting figure, painter, illustrator, sculptor concentrating his talents on horses (Who Was Who in American Art, 1999 3 vol. ed.); light wear to the image; very good condition and interesting sporting, photographic history. Very Good (Item ID: 18283)
$20.00
