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Olympic Games/ summer, 1948/ London/ Reiff/ Horn/ Horn, alias Fernand Van Horen (1909-2005) Original drawing. By the great Belgian artist and cartoonist Horn, alias Fernand Van Horen (1909-2005). A war hero and illustrator of "Le Soir", Horn was overwhelmed by the exploits of the charismatic Gaston Reiff, because his Olympic feat brought Belgium back to life. And our artist is so moved and inspired, that he gives his "champion" this circus scene, with Gaston Reiff transformed into a juggler between the Belgian lion and the American eagle... Between the balloons, the Olympic rings and the planet, Gaston juggles happily, having fun and regaling us...". The caption reads: "To Gaston Reiff, Belgian champion and record holder, American champion, Olympic champion and world record holder, with all the sympathy and admiration of Horn...". This work establishes Horn, a considerable artist, as the No. 1 supporter of a considerable champion. India ink, colored pencil, gouache. 49.8 x 35 cm Slight traces of moisture, and small tear to right, in the margins

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Olympic Games/ summer, 1948/ London/ Reiff/ Horn/ Horn, alias Fernand Van Horen (1909-2005) Original drawing. By the great Belgian artist and cartoonist Horn, alias Fernand Van Horen (1909-2005). A war hero and illustrator of "Le Soir", Horn was overwhelmed by the exploits of the charismatic Gaston Reiff, because his Olympic feat brought Belgium back to life. And our artist is so moved and inspired, that he gives his "champion" this circus scene, with Gaston Reiff transformed into a juggler between the Belgian lion and the American eagle... Between the balloons, the Olympic rings and the planet, Gaston juggles happily, having fun and regaling us...". The caption reads: "To Gaston Reiff, Belgian champion and record holder, American champion, Olympic champion and world record holder, with all the sympathy and admiration of Horn...". This work establishes Horn, a considerable artist, as the No. 1 supporter of a considerable champion. India ink, colored pencil, gouache. 49.8 x 35 cm Slight traces of moisture, and small tear to right, in the margins

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