Hand-colour lithograph Saut au Brook by Lewis Claude (signed in pencil (LR) 1940 Print Sz: 17 3/4"H x 23"W Frame Sz: 23 1/2"H x 28 3/4"W "Saut au Brook" is an infamous obstacle at the Auteuil Hippodrome in Paris, France, and the title of a celebrated 1940 hand-colored lithograph by French equestrian artist Lewis Claude. The Auteuil Steeplechase The Obstacle: The "Brook" (or le brook) is one of Auteuil's most formidable jumping tests. It requires horses to take a massive leap over a wooden fence and a water ditch. Hippodrome Legacy: Auteuil is known as the "temple of obstacles" in French horse racing, and navigating the brook safely is crucial in major races like the Grand Steeple-Chase de Paris. The 1940 Art Print Artist: Lewis Claude, a well-known mid-20th-century artist who specialized in polo and steeplechasing scenes. Artwork: The "Saut au Brook Auteuil Steeplechase" lithograph captures the intensity of a horse clearing this exact jump.
