THE INDIAN AND THE SOLDIER
THE INDIAN AND THE SOLDIER
The Indian and the Soldier is from the 2022 Milestones collection which, unlike the rest of the series was shot not on the Isle of Man TT course but across dozens of locations of historical significance to the TT. In this collection, riders, manufacturers and engineers all play a part in a plot culminating on that sacred stretch of 37 and three quarter miles of road: the Isle of Man TT course. These images offer a glimpse into the story behind the story.
The story:
The 1914 Senior race proved to be an exciting one when veteran TT pilot Oliver Godfrey, racing an Indian, and debut TT racer Howard Davies, on a Sunbeam, both tied for second place. The pair finished with a race time of 4.39.12 hours and an average speed of 48.50,mph. Within a few months, however, the First World War was declared and both men were called up. Godfrey was enlisted into the Royal Flying Corps (RFC) and Davies joined the Army but transferred to the RFC in 1916. Both men spent the summer of that year living in tents and using farmer’s fields as runways. Sadly, Godfrey was shot down and killed flying the notoriously cumbersome Martynside G100 plane. Davies - who was employed on artillery spotting work - was shot down twice. On the first occasion he managed to return to British army lines but on the second he was reported as being killed in action.
Rachael Clegg's Limited Edition Art Prints have something of a cult following with collectors across the globe. Limited to edition runs of just 30, each print is signed and numbered by Rachael Clegg and comes with a certificate of authenticity and accompanying story text.
Images are printed on matt Photo Rag 308 gram/m² paper. Each print is carefully hand-rolled in craft paper and shipped in a rigid postal tube. Unframed prints include free worldwide shipping. Framed prints are shipped in a robust crate. Framed prints include free UK shipping.
Prints are available in these sizes:
Medium 50x40cm (approximate paper size)
Large 70x60cm (approximate paper size)
Extra Large 90x80cm (approximate paper size)
Sumo 140cm upwards
Custom sizes are available for a fee of £500
Framed options are also available. Images are dry-mounted behind art glass within a bespoke solid wood frame. Frames are available in either a black or white painted finish. These pieces are shipped in a robust crate.