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The Wimbledon Prize Meeting (engraving)
603810 The Wimbledon Prize Meeting (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Wimbledon Prize Meeting: Rifle Match between the Lords and the Commons. Published in the Illustrated London News, 19 July 1862.); Look and Learn / Peter Jackson Collection; English, out of copyright
Media ID 23239216
© Look and Learn / Peter Jackson Collection / Bridgeman Images
14"x16" Premium Frame
Contemporary style Premium Wooden Frame with 8"x10" Print. Complete with 2" White Mat and 1.25" thick MDF frame. Printed on 260 gsm premium paper. Glazed with shatter proof UV coated acrylic glass. Backing is paper covered backing with rubber bumpers. Supplied ready to hang with a pre-installed sawtooth/wire hanger. Care Instructions: Spot clean with a damp cloth. Securely packaged in a clear plastic bag and envelope in a reinforced cardboard shipper
FSC Real Wood Frame and Double Mounted with White Conservation Mountboard - Professionally Made and Ready to Hang
Estimated Image Size (if not cropped) is 25.4cm x 20.3cm (10" x 8")
Estimated Product Size is 40.6cm x 35.6cm (16" x 14")
These are individually made so all sizes are approximate
Artwork printed orientated as per the preview above, with landscape (horizontal) orientation to match the source image.
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This print captures a historic moment in British sports history - The Wimbledon Prize Meeting. Created by an English School artist in the 19th century, this engraving showcases the Rifle Match between the Lords and the Commons. Published in the Illustrated London News on July 19,1862, it offers a glimpse into a thrilling competition that brought together men from different backgrounds. The image depicts skilled marksmen aiming their rifles at distant targets on the renowned Wimbledon rifle ranges. With intense concentration etched on their faces, these competitors showcase their precision and determination to claim victory for their respective teams. Spectators eagerly watch from behind as they witness this exciting clash of shooting prowess. Beyond being just a sporting event, The Wimbledon Prize Meeting symbolizes unity and friendly rivalry among members of society's elite circles. It highlights how even those holding positions of power can come together for shared interests outside politics or governance. Preserved within a private collection, this extraordinary piece invites us to reflect upon our own competitive spirit while appreciating historical moments that have shaped our society today. As we gaze upon this remarkable engraving from Fine Art Finder's Bridgeman Images collection, we are transported back to an era when shooting clubs like Wimbledon were not only places of skillful marksmanship but also hubs of camaraderie and social interaction among Britain's upper classes.
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