A Game of Lawn Tennis, Staten Island Club Grounds.

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  SKU: 15859

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• ARTIST: John Alexander

• PUBLISHER: Published for Harper's Weekly, New York.

• MEDIUM: Wood engraving with modern handcoloring,

  DATE: 1881.

• EDITION SIZE: Image 8 7/8 x 13 3/8" (22.6 x 33.9 cm) plus title and margins.

• DESCRIPTION: A 19th-century depiction of a game of Lawn Tennis at the Staten Island Club Grounds. This scene captures players engaged in an intense match. Spectators in period clothing can be seen in the background, enjoying the game. This handcolored wood engraving not only showcases the popularity of lawn tennis in the 19th century but also reflects the social atmosphere and leisurely pursuits of the era. The wood engraving has been handcolored to highlight the intricate details.

• ADDITIONAL INFO: This piece is in an 18 x 14" mat for handling.

• CONDITION: Good condition.

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• CATEGORIES: 18th-19th Century Subjects , Sports & Games , Racket Sports