"Vincent Rider" Vincent Black Shadow Motorcycle Ltd Ed Print BSA Triumph Norton

Description

"Shadow Rider"
Vincent Black Shadow Motorcycle
Limited Edition Print
Manufactured in Stevenage, Hertfordshire, England from 1948 through 1955, the Vincent Black
Shadow
was announced with a top speed of 125mph.  Records show 1774 Black Shadows were
produced.
The artist's description of this work, translated from the French:
“The attitude of this totally swaying rider is
not an orthodox way to ride a Vincent Black Shadow.  But the black and white photo that inspired me was so
expressive that I made this slightly quirky painting. The background is brushed with square and very wide brushes.
For the motorcycle and the rider, the touch is simplified to the maximum by emphasizing punch and contrast.”
By
Benjamin Freudenthal, noted French automotive and
aviation
artist, and motorcycle
rider.  Benjamin
brings a unique perspective to his work, and enjoys recreating great moments from
motoring and aviation history.
A Limited Edition print, each signed and numbered by the artist, one of an edition of 350, printed in
France on 250g paper.  The size is about 20" x 16", (50 cm x 40 cm).
All posters will be shipped in a commercial or USPS poster tube.  We are always happy to combine
purchases to minimize shipping expense.
More than you wanted to know
:  Black Shadow serial number F10AB/1B/900 was a specially prepared model sold to American John Edgar for the purpose of challenging the American land speed record for motorcycles.
On 13 September 1948 Free and 1B/900 appeared at the
Bonneville Salt Flats
in Utah, USA. On his first run Free set a new record for
naturally aspirated
motorcycles of 148.6 mph (239.1 km/h). Free then stripped off his racing leathers and on his final run, lying prone on the fender of the bike, set a record speed of 150.313 mph (241.905 km/h). A picture taken during this run earned this motorcycle the name "the bathing suit bike".