The Princely Visit

Title

The Princely Visit

Subject

Horse racing in art

Description

Peb's artwork depicts the 1956 visit of Prince Rainier III of Monaco and Princess Grace Kelly to Atlantic City Racecourse’s United Nations Handicap.

Entries stand at attention. C. V. Whitney’s Career Boy, ridden by Sam Boulmetis, Sr., won the United Nations Handicap that year.

Creator

Pierre Bellocq, aka Peb

Date

1956

Rights

This digital resource may be freely searched and displayed. Permission must be received for subsequent distribution in print or electronically. Physical rights are retained by the Keeneland Library. Copyright is retained in accordance with U.S. copyright laws.

Format

Pen and ink; 9.25 x 13.25 in.

Type

still image

Original Format

Pen and ink

Physical Dimensions

9.25 x 13.25 in.

Files

FBW701.jpg

Collection

Citation

Pierre Bellocq, aka Peb, “The Princely Visit,” The Keeneland Library, accessed March 28, 2024, https://keenelandlibrary.omeka.net/items/show/27.

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