Artefacts

Athens 1906, athlete's poster, William SHERRING (CAN), marathon winner at the Intercalated Games.

Physical description

Sherring standing in front of the Hermeneus bust, with the crowded stadium on the background. Statue of Athene (probably the one received as a reward), palm and winner's medal on the front. Text in Greek "Seringk, Nikitis tou Marathoneiou Dromou (Sherring, winner of the marathon race)." Lithography.

Materials

paper

Colors

blue, black and white

Dimension

64 x 41.5 cm