The Hampton Classic
Artist
James McMullan
United States, born 1934
Date1982
Dimensions26 x 29 1/2 in. (66 x 74.9 cm)
ClassificationsPoster
Credit LineGift of Mirko Ilić
Object numberPH.6640
DescriptionThe Hampton Classic is a Grand Prix-level equestrian show-jumping event held annually in Southampton, NY. It has become a highlight of the summer social season and often features high-end sponsorships and a charity benefit. This poster was created the year the event moved to its current home on Snake Hollow Road. As James McMullan lived nearby, he was a natural fit for the job. Rather than focus on a horse and rider midjump, as so many designers had before, McMullan visited a horse show in Pennsylvania for inspiration. He was particularly drawn to the schooling ring, where riders warm up the horses before they compete. This poster is like a tapestry of those moments before the action. On View
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