Phil Read - MV Agusta 500cc 4 cylinder - 1974 - by Henk Stadman

Beautiful Litho print of Phil Read, riding the MV Agusta 500cc 4 cylinder in 1974. Original painting was created by Henk Stadman. Special edition litho-print for the Gramsberger Classic TT in 2010.
Dimensions are 48 x 63,5 cm, without frame. Mint condition.

Phillip William Read, MBE (1 January 1939 – 6 October 2022) was an English professional motorcycle racer. He competed in Grand Prix motorcycle racing from 1961 to 1976. Read is notable for being the first competitor to win world championships in the 125 cc, 250 cc and 500 cc classes. Although he was often overshadowed by his contemporary, Mike Hailwood, he won seven FIM Grand Prix road racing world championships.

In the 1979 Birthday Honours, Read was appointed Member of the Order of the British Empire (MBE) "for services to motor cycle racing". In 2013, the F.I.M. inducted Read into the MotoGP Hall of Fame.

Henk Stadman was born near the legendary Assen TT circuit and grew up surrounded by the world of speed and competition. As a young boy he became fascinated by the world champions such as Mike Hailwood, Giacomo Agostini, Phil Read, Renzo Pasolini and many others. These early impressions have a lasting impact on his work and form the basis of his impressive art career. With a sharp eye for detail and a deep love for motorsport, Henk translates these iconic moments into paintings that capture the soul of racing.