Feature Points
VINTAGE PRINT REPRODUCTION: Historic reproduction of 1936 Berlin High Jump Track and Field Photo. Printed on archival-grade paper that maintains vivid color accuracy for over 100 years without fading or discoloration.
PREMIUM PHOTO PAPER: Professional luster photo paper with heavyweight construction and semi-gloss finish that minimizes glare while delivering vibrant colors and sharp detail.
PROFESSIONALLY RESTORED: Each image is digitally restored by our art specialists to correct age-related deterioration while preserving authentic historical details and character.
BORDERLESS DESIGN: Artwork prints edge-to-edge for a seamless, gallery-ready appearance. Ships protected in rigid tube packaging to ensure safe delivery and perfect condition upon arrival.
MADE IN USA: Our multi-step restoration process and quality control ensure each print meets professional standards. Every reproduction is individually inspected before shipping.
Additional Information
Photographed in 1936, this striking image captures Cornelius Johnson mid-leap during his gold medal performance in the high jump at the Berlin Olympic Games. The photograph preserves a defining moment in American sporting history, showing the athlete executing the jump that set an Olympic record at the storied 1936 Games.
Johnson cleared 2.03 meters to capture the gold medal on August 2, 1936, becoming the first American champion of the Berlin Olympics. His victory came days before the celebrated performances of Jesse Owens and stood as a powerful statement of athletic excellence at a games staged under the Nazi regime.
The photograph was reproduced in "Negroes and the War," a 1942 publication of the Office of War Information that celebrated the contributions of African Americans to the war effort. The image became part of a broader record of Black athletic achievement during a period when such accomplishments carried profound significance.
This remarkable photograph stands as a testament to the achievements of Cornelius Johnson and African American athletes who excelled on the world stage, offering a window into a pivotal moment of the 1936 Olympic Games. It appeals to collectors of Olympic history, Black sports heritage, and vintage athletic photography.
VINTAGE PRINT REPRODUCTION: Historic reproduction of 1936 Berlin High Jump Track and Field Photo. Printed on archival-grade paper that maintains vivid color accuracy for over 100 years without fading or discoloration.
PREMIUM PHOTO PAPER: Professional luster photo paper with heavyweight construction and semi-gloss finish that minimizes glare while delivering vibrant colors and sharp detail.
PROFESSIONALLY RESTORED: Each image is digitally restored by our art specialists to correct age-related deterioration while preserving authentic historical details and character.
BORDERLESS DESIGN: Artwork prints edge-to-edge for a seamless, gallery-ready appearance. Ships protected in rigid tube packaging to ensure safe delivery and perfect condition upon arrival.
MADE IN USA: Our multi-step restoration process and quality control ensure each print meets professional standards. Every reproduction is individually inspected before shipping.
Additional Information
Photographed in 1936, this striking image captures Cornelius Johnson mid-leap during his gold medal performance in the high jump at the Berlin Olympic Games. The photograph preserves a defining moment in American sporting history, showing the athlete executing the jump that set an Olympic record at the storied 1936 Games.
Johnson cleared 2.03 meters to capture the gold medal on August 2, 1936, becoming the first American champion of the Berlin Olympics. His victory came days before the celebrated performances of Jesse Owens and stood as a powerful statement of athletic excellence at a games staged under the Nazi regime.
The photograph was reproduced in "Negroes and the War," a 1942 publication of the Office of War Information that celebrated the contributions of African Americans to the war effort. The image became part of a broader record of Black athletic achievement during a period when such accomplishments carried profound significance.
This remarkable photograph stands as a testament to the achievements of Cornelius Johnson and African American athletes who excelled on the world stage, offering a window into a pivotal moment of the 1936 Olympic Games. It appeals to collectors of Olympic history, Black sports heritage, and vintage athletic photography.
