Horseman watering his horse at a rocky river ford – Vintage Print
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Description
This rare historic image captures Horseman watering his horse at a rocky river ford in remarkable detail. It comes from the Snapshots of the Past collection, curated over 25 years for its historical value.
The framed print arrives ready to hang; the unframed option suits custom framing. Perfect for a home, office, library or classroom wall, and a gift with a story behind it. Free shipping in the lower 48 states. Snapshots of the Past, founded in 2001, has served tens of thousands of customers worldwide.
Horseman watering his horse at a rocky river ford
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Lead with the horse and the ford: a rider has stopped his mount at a rocky crossing, letting it drink from the moving water. Crossings like this were once everyday features of the North Carolina countryside, where rivers had to be forded by wagon, horse, or on foot before bridges spanned most routes. Scenes of working animals at water were a favorite subject for artists and photographers of the period, who saw in them a picture of rural life that was steady, practical, and largely unhurried. Notice how the uneven stones of the streambed frame the rider and make the water's movement visible.
| Original scan | 1,817 × 1,440 px · prints to 6 × 5 in at 300 dpi |
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| Reference | 149 NC The French Broad |
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