MID-CENTURY FRENCH PRINT 'HARNESS RACING ' AFTER LOUIS-FERDINAND MALESPINA

After Louis-Ferdinand Malespina (1874–1940) 'Harness Racing' colour print on paper. Signed in the plate L. Malespina France, mid-20th Century.

A spirited racing scene after the French sporting artist Louis-Ferdinand Malespina, known for his animated depictions of equestrian sport. The composition captures the drama of a harness race as the leading trotter advances powerfully along the track, sulky and driver closely followed by competitors. Executed with lively, expressive linework and touches of colour, the image conveys both movement and atmosphere with remarkable economy. Malespina’s racing subjects were widely admired for their immediacy and continue to translate beautifully as decorative sporting images. 

Presented in a simple oak frame that complements the warmth of the paper.