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The Village Ba Game, 1818 (oil on canvas)
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The Village Ba Game, 1818 (oil on canvas)
6199347 The Village Ba Game, 1818 (oil on canvas) by Carse, Alexander (1770-1843); 89x133 cm; The McManus, Dundee, UK; (add.info.: Purchased 1983 with the assistance of The Art Fund and the National Fund for Acquisitions); Dundee Art Galleries and Museums
Media ID 25191910
© Dundee Art Galleries and Museums / Bridgeman Images
19 19th Xix Xixth Nineteenth Century Chaos Country Folk Country Life Country People Everyday Life Fights Football Pubs Taverns Villagers Villages Wrestling Ball Games
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The Village Ba Game, 1818
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is a captivating oil on canvas painting by Alexander Carse that measures 89x133 cm. This remarkable artwork can be found at The McManus in Dundee, UK. Acquired in 1983 with the support of The Art Fund and the National Fund for Acquisitions, it showcases a scene filled with intense fight and conflict. Set in a British village during the early 19th century, this painting captures a chaotic clash between villagers engaged in an energetic ball game. With their faces contorted with determination and passion, these country folk confront each other fiercely on the field. The artist skillfully portrays their struggle as they battle against one another. The composition exudes an atmosphere of raw energy and excitement as men grapple with each other amidst the chaos. In the background, village pubs and taverns stand witness to this spirited spectacle unfolding before them. Carse's genre painting beautifully depicts everyday life in rural communities where sports like wrestling were not only recreational but also served as outlets for communal bonding. "The Village Ba Game" transports viewers back to a time when ball games were more than just leisurely pastimes; they were fierce battles fought on open fields by passionate individuals seeking victory. Through his masterful brushstrokes, Carse immortalizes this moment of intense confrontation forever captured within this stunning piece of art.
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