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Open a larger version of the following image in a popup: Beau Simmons, A Legacy of Leisure, 2025

Beau Simmons American, b. 1990

A Legacy of Leisure, 2025
Photography
32 in. x 40 in.
Framed dimensions: 39 in. x 47 in.

Artwork is available in three sizes:
32 in. x 40 in. | 48 in. x 60 in. | 60 in. x 75 in.
Frame adds 7" to the artwork dimensions
Edition of 10 plus 2 artist's proofs
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Artist Journal Entry: 'This photograph captures a moment suspended in inherited elegance. This artwork was produced in Harrodsburg at the historical mansion of the eighth governor of Kentucky, John Adair....
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Artist Journal Entry:
"This photograph captures a moment suspended in inherited elegance. This artwork was produced in Harrodsburg at the historical mansion of the eighth governor of Kentucky, John Adair. The first home burned down in the late 1800s and has since been rebuilt and remodeled by two previous homeowners in an effort to preserve the foundation back to its first appearance. After contacting a nearby horse farm, I was fortunate enough to stage a very famous horse named Brunello who has won numerous USHJA International Hunter Derbies and was recognized as a USEF National Horse of the Year in 2013 and 2015. Alongside the horse, parked front and center is a 1963 Bentley S2. My goal for this concept was to capture a final photograph that showcased a lot of class and a mood that represented the old money aesthetic. The woman in the photo stunningly represents luxury and sophistication as she enjoys a day out shopping before returning home to the estate. The Hermes shopping bags added a nice touch as a nod to the equestrian industry and fashion lovers alike. The final composition intertwines symbols of generational wealth—fine architecture, equestrian culture, couture fashion, and luxury consumerism.

I arrived in town during the Keeneland Blue Grass Stakes horserace that takes place every April. Unfortunately, the night I arrived there was a 100+ year flood that consumed the entire area left many roads inaccessible, and canceled the race altogether. My shoot was scheduled for the following day and I was a bit worried we would have to reschedule the entire project. With a stroke of luck, the homeowner of the mansion was able to navigate us from a back entrance to the property as all other roads were submerged in over three feet of water. The morning started with heavy clouds until it finally blessed us with a brief window of sunlight and blue sky before the next storms rolled in. After just one photo was taken on my vintage film camera we all celebrated due to the crazy conditions we found ourselves in over the past 24 hours.

In this part of the country, just outside of Lexington, it is a very private and tough crowd to get introduced to. Their lifestyle is centered around the Kentucky Derby and various horse farms that stand some of the most expensive horses in the world. I am thankful that I was able to make some amazing connections with the locals and be introduced to the farm where this photo was captured. I call this artwork, "A Legacy of Leisure." "
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