Flavia Delgado - THE GRAND DERBY XL
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Flavia Delgado's original acrylic painting THE GRAND DERBY XL, a 70 by 100 cm Pop Art landscape from 2026, signed by hand and produced in Spain, is unframed and shipped rolled in a protective tube.
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THE GRAND DERBY is a 70 x 100 cm painting by Flavia Delgado inspired by the tradition of grand horse races, the competitive spirit, and the elegance associated with one of the world's most emblematic sports spectacles.
The composition shows a group of riders racing at full speed on the track as they move toward the final stretch. The perspective places the viewer inside the race, following the horses’ motion from behind and creating an intense sense of speed, depth, and emotion. The packed stands and the curve of the track reinforce the vibrant atmosphere characteristic of a major sports event.
The artist uses a visually bold, graphic language, built with expressive black outlines, large flat color masses, and clearly defined chromatic contrasts. The intense reds of the track, the electric blues of the sky and some of the horses, together with creams and blacks, evoke the aesthetics of mid-20th-century advertising and sports posters, reinterpreted from a contemporary viewpoint close to pop art.
Beyond the depiction of an equestrian competition, THE GRAND DERBY reflects on ambition, effort, and the pursuit of excellence. Each horse and rider symbolize the perseverance needed to reach a goal, while the race becomes a metaphor for human impulse to move forward, improve oneself, and compete with oneself.
The visual energy of the work arises from the rhythm of the moving figures, the repetition of silhouettes, and the dynamic perspective that guides the viewer through the scene. The result is an image full of narrative tension, capable of conveying both the majesty of equestrian sport and the emotion of the decisive moment.
With its striking aesthetics and strong evocative power, THE GRAND DERBY brings dynamism, sophistication, and character to any collection of contemporary art.
SHIPPING:
The work is offered directly by FLAVIA DELGADO, guaranteeing its authenticity with a certificate signed by the artist herself.
The painting (WITHOUT FRAME) will be carefully rolled and protected inside a sturdy cardboard tube for shipment.
After payment confirmation, a period of three days is required to prepare the piece and ship it. Delivery time will depend on the destination, with a maximum of up to ten business days.
Seller's Story
I present a pictorial work line strongly linked to illustration and artistic poster design. My works combine the language of classic poster art with the plastic freedom of contemporary painting: flat colors, defined contours, direct scenes, and a clear narrative sense.
My work dialogues with the tradition of 20th-century poster art, especially with the universe of Art Deco and European and North American advertising posters, where authors like A. M.. Cassandre, Henri de Toulouse-Lautrec, and Leonetto Cappiello used synthetic imagery and color for visual impact. There are also affinities with European comic graphics and the clear line, from Hergé to modern editorial illustration.
In my paintings, I depict interiors, architectures, figures, and travel scenes—such as roads, vintage cars, or landscapes—approached from a graphic perspective reminiscent of posters and illustrated books, but transferred to the realm of painting on paper and canvas. I aim for each image to function like a frame or a narrative poster, capable of suggesting a broader story without needing to explain it.
Translated by Google TranslateTHE GRAND DERBY is a 70 x 100 cm painting by Flavia Delgado inspired by the tradition of grand horse races, the competitive spirit, and the elegance associated with one of the world's most emblematic sports spectacles.
The composition shows a group of riders racing at full speed on the track as they move toward the final stretch. The perspective places the viewer inside the race, following the horses’ motion from behind and creating an intense sense of speed, depth, and emotion. The packed stands and the curve of the track reinforce the vibrant atmosphere characteristic of a major sports event.
The artist uses a visually bold, graphic language, built with expressive black outlines, large flat color masses, and clearly defined chromatic contrasts. The intense reds of the track, the electric blues of the sky and some of the horses, together with creams and blacks, evoke the aesthetics of mid-20th-century advertising and sports posters, reinterpreted from a contemporary viewpoint close to pop art.
Beyond the depiction of an equestrian competition, THE GRAND DERBY reflects on ambition, effort, and the pursuit of excellence. Each horse and rider symbolize the perseverance needed to reach a goal, while the race becomes a metaphor for human impulse to move forward, improve oneself, and compete with oneself.
The visual energy of the work arises from the rhythm of the moving figures, the repetition of silhouettes, and the dynamic perspective that guides the viewer through the scene. The result is an image full of narrative tension, capable of conveying both the majesty of equestrian sport and the emotion of the decisive moment.
With its striking aesthetics and strong evocative power, THE GRAND DERBY brings dynamism, sophistication, and character to any collection of contemporary art.
SHIPPING:
The work is offered directly by FLAVIA DELGADO, guaranteeing its authenticity with a certificate signed by the artist herself.
The painting (WITHOUT FRAME) will be carefully rolled and protected inside a sturdy cardboard tube for shipment.
After payment confirmation, a period of three days is required to prepare the piece and ship it. Delivery time will depend on the destination, with a maximum of up to ten business days.
Seller's Story
I present a pictorial work line strongly linked to illustration and artistic poster design. My works combine the language of classic poster art with the plastic freedom of contemporary painting: flat colors, defined contours, direct scenes, and a clear narrative sense.
My work dialogues with the tradition of 20th-century poster art, especially with the universe of Art Deco and European and North American advertising posters, where authors like A. M.. Cassandre, Henri de Toulouse-Lautrec, and Leonetto Cappiello used synthetic imagery and color for visual impact. There are also affinities with European comic graphics and the clear line, from Hergé to modern editorial illustration.
In my paintings, I depict interiors, architectures, figures, and travel scenes—such as roads, vintage cars, or landscapes—approached from a graphic perspective reminiscent of posters and illustrated books, but transferred to the realm of painting on paper and canvas. I aim for each image to function like a frame or a narrative poster, capable of suggesting a broader story without needing to explain it.
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Edition
Original
Sold by
Direct from the artist
Sold with frame
No
Artist
Flavia Delgado
Technique
Acrylic painting
Title of artwork
THE GRAND DERBY XL
Signature
Hand signed
Country of origin
Spain
Year
2026
Colour
Multicolour
Condition
Excellent condition
Height
100 cm
Width
70 cm
Weight
600 g
Depiction/theme
Landscape
Style
Pop Art
Period
2020+
