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The game of tennis on the Champs Elysees, 19th century
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The game of tennis on the Champs Elysees, 19th century
The game of lawn tennis or longue paume on the Champs Elysees, 19th century. Handcoloured lithograph from Henry Rene Allemagnes Sports and Games of Skill (Sports et Jeux d Adresse), Librairie Hachette, Paris, 1903
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This handcoloured lithograph, titled "Lawn Tennis or Longue Paume on the Champs Elysees, 19th Century," is an intriguing glimpse into the past of tennis and the fashionable society of Paris. The image, taken from Henry Rene Allemagne's comprehensive collection "Sports and Games of Skill" (Sports et Jeux d'Adresse), published by Librairie Hachette in 1903, showcases a lively scene of tennis being played on the iconic Champs Elysees. The elegant and fashionable crowd, dressed in the height of 19th-century fashion, watches intently as two players engage in a spirited match. One player, with a confident and focused expression, wields a long-handled racket, while his opponent, poised and ready, holds a similar bat-like implement. The ball, in mid-air, adds to the dynamic tension of the moment. The Champs Elysees, Paris' most famous boulevard, serves as the picturesque backdrop for this sporting event. The tree-lined avenue, adorned with ornate buildings and the occasional horse-drawn carriage, adds an air of sophistication and grandeur to the scene. The fashionable spectators, including several fops and dandies, are easily identifiable by their extravagant hats, such as the bicorn, and their stylish attire. The handcoloured details of the lithograph bring the image to life, making it a captivating and entertaining representation of tennis in the 19th century.
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