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Sketches at Wimbledon 1879
Sketches at the Championship lawn tennis match, Wimbledon by Harry Furniss. Vignettes of the final round of the tennis matches and the attending spectators, including cups of tea to console during rainy weather
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1879 Championship Championships Consolation Final Furniss Gentlemen Harry Lawn Match Matches Rain Rainy Singles Sketches Spectating Spectators Tennis Vignettes Wimbledon
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Sketches at Wimbledon 1879" by Harry Furniss is a captivating and humorous illustration that transports us back in time to the final round of the inaugural Wimbledon Championships. The image is filled with intriguing vignettes of tennis matches and the attending spectators, all set against the backdrop of a quintessentially British summer. In the foreground, we see two gentlemen intently focused on their tennis match, their expressions a perfect blend of determination and concentration. One player, with racket poised, seems on the brink of victory, while his opponent, with a resigned look, appears to have accepted defeat. Nearby, another gentleman, dressed in a top hat and tailcoat, consoles himself with a steaming cup of tea as the rain begins to fall. The rainy weather doesn't dampen the spirits of the spectators, however. Ladies in elegant dresses and parasols huddle together under umbrellas, chatting animatedly and sipping their own cups of tea. A group of gentlemen, dressed in summer suits and straw boaters, engage in a lively debate, their laughter echoing through the rain-soaked air. In the background, we catch glimpses of other matches in progress, with players in crisp whites darting across the lawn, their opponents hot on their heels. The scene is one of friendly competition and camaraderie, a testament to the enduring appeal of tennis and the spirit of sportsmanship that has defined the Wimbledon Championships since their inception in 1877. Harry Furniss' illustration is a delightful snapshot of a bygone era, capturing the essence of a rainy day at Wimbledon in the late Victorian era. With its charming vignettes and humorous touches, it remains a beloved and enduring symbol of the history and tradition of the world's oldest tennis tournament.
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