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Real Tennis in Italy
Giocco della racchetta - four Italians in a game of real tennis in an indoor court, watched by spectators
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Media ID 4364069
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Della Indoor Italians Real Spectators Tennis Watched
20"x16" (51x41cm) Canvas Print
"Experience the timeless charm of Real Tennis with our stunning Canvas Prints from Media Storehouse. This exquisite piece, titled "Giocco della Racquetta" by Rights Managed from Mary Evans Prints Online, transports you to an indoor Italian court where four passionate players engage in a spirited game. Witness the intense concentration and camaraderie as they connect with their rackets, while an interested audience looks on. Our premium quality Canvas Prints bring this captivating moment in sports history to life, adding a touch of European elegance and authenticity to any room. Order yours today and relive the rich heritage of Real Tennis in your home or office."
Delivered stretched and ready to hang our premium quality canvas prints are made from a polyester/cotton blend canvas and stretched over a 1.25" (32mm) kiln dried knot free wood stretcher bar. Packaged in a plastic bag and secured to a cardboard insert for safe transit.
Canvas Prints add colour, depth and texture to any space. Professionally Stretched Canvas over a hidden Wooden Box Frame and Ready to Hang
Estimated Product Size is 40.6cm x 50.8cm (16" x 20")
These are individually made so all sizes are approximate
Artwork printed orientated as per the preview above, with portrait (vertical) orientation to match the source image.
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This photograph print transports us back in time to the 18th century Italy, where the elegant and historic game of Real Tennis was in its prime. The image, titled "Giocco della Racquetta" or "Game of the Racket," showcases four passionate Italians engrossed in a spirited match on an indoor court. The game, a precursor to modern tennis, is characterized by its unique features such as the use of a solid ball, a larger court, and the absence of a net. The indoor setting of the court adds an intriguing layer to the scene, as it was a luxury amenity reserved for the wealthy and nobility. The dimly lit room, adorned with ornate columns and frescoes, creates an enchanting atmosphere that further emphasizes the prestige and exclusivity of the game. The photograph also reveals a lively gathering of spectators, who are intently watching the match unfold. Their animated expressions and gestures suggest the excitement and anticipation that surrounded Real Tennis during this era. The spectators, dressed in fashionable attire of the time, add an element of grandeur and sophistication to the scene. As we delve deeper into the history of Real Tennis, we discover that it originated in France in the 14th century and quickly spread to Italy, where it gained immense popularity. The game remained a favorite pastime among the Italian nobility for centuries, with numerous courts being built in palaces and villas across the country. This photograph, with its rich historical context, offers a captivating glimpse into the world of 18th-century Italian Real Tennis and the passion and elegance that surrounded the game. It serves as a testament to the enduring allure and legacy of this ancient sport.
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