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Whist Party at the Athenaeum Club, London
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Whist Party at the Athenaeum Club, London
Engraving showing a memorable whist party at the Athenaeum Club, London, consisting of (left to right) Anthony Trollope, Abraham Hayward, Right Hon. W.E. Forster and Sir George Jessel
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1893 Abraham Anthony Athenaeum Consisting Forster Hayward Jessel Memorable Trollope Whist
EDITORS COMMENTS
This engraving captures a memorable whist party at the prestigious Athenaeum Club in London, an exclusive social and cultural institution that has been a hub of intellectual and political discourse since its founding in 1824. The image, dated March 11, 1893, features four prominent figures of the time: Sir George Jessel (1828-1911), a renowned judge and politician; Right Hon. W.E. Forster (1818-1886), a Liberal politician and education reformer; Sir Anthony Trollope (1815-1882), a prolific English novelist; and Abraham Hayward (1826-1902), a journalist and literary critic. The tradition of the whist party, a social event where guests would bring whistles to make a noise instead of clapping, was a popular pastime among the members of the Athenaeum Club. In this engraving, the gentlemen are seen engaged in lively conversation, their faces expressing a mix of amusement and concentration. The atmosphere is convivial, and the overall scene exudes an air of refined merriment. The whist party at the Athenaeum Club was not only a social event but also a symbol of the camaraderie and intellectual exchange that defined the club's membership. The presence of Trollope, a celebrated author, and Forster, a prominent politician, underscores the club's reputation as a gathering place for the most influential figures of the day. This historical image offers a fascinating glimpse into the past, providing a window into the social and cultural fabric of late-Victorian England.
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