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Artist Douglas C. Hess captures the passion of the moment when Heisman Trophy winner Mark Ingram was overcome realizing the emotion of the championship. In that moment, Ingram and all of the Alabama players knew that buying into Coach Saban’s philosophy of discipline, hard work, persistence, overcoming adversity and mental and physical toughness was all worth it, achieving their ultimate goal; winning the National title and bringing it back to Tuscaloosa after a long 17 years.
Artist Douglas C. Hess’ use of symbolism and hidden images enhances his brilliant artistic talent adding deeper meaning to the painting. The artist provides an explanation of the significant components of the painting as follows:
Hidden Images: Dareus’ interception return, Anders sack late in the fourth quarter, the Heisman Trophy, and Coach Bryant's hounds tooth hat. There are also hidden images of the outline of the state of each university defeated by Alabama over the 2009 Season.
Alabama’s Six All-American Players: Alabama is the first team in NCAA history to produce six first team all-American players including Mike Johnson, Havier Arenas, Leigh Tiffin, Terrence Cody, Butkus Award Winner Rolando McClain and Bama’s first Heisman Trophy Winner Mark Ingram.
Symbolic References: The number 13 for the number of national championships. The number 1 representing the consensus national championship. The number 57 representing Alabama’s NCAA lead in the number of bowl games played.
Meaning of the Composition: All of the above is detailed and located in the image in the “Meaning of the Composition”
Edition of 2009 signed and numbered prints.
Prints are not available unframed.
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