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After the Cup Tie (colour litho)
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After the Cup Tie (colour litho)
NFM315222 After the Cup Tie (colour litho) by English School, (19th century); National Football Museum, Manchester, UK; eNational Football Museum; English, out of copyright
Media ID 23383508
© National Football Museum / Bridgeman Images
Bandage Bandaged Crutch Football Footballer Lame Pitch Sling Soccer Sportsmen Wounds Football Strip Injuries Wound Wounded
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After the Cup Tie
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is a vibrant and humorous colour lithograph that captures the essence of football culture in the 19th century. This playful artwork, created by an anonymous English artist, showcases a comical scene featuring a bandaged football player with knobbly knees. The print portrays a wounded player wearing his football strip while sporting various injuries. With a sling supporting one arm and multiple bandages covering his legs, it's clear that this athlete has endured quite the match on the pitch. Despite his wounds, he stands tall with a crutch beside him, displaying resilience and determination. This caricature-like depiction adds an element of satire to the piece as it pokes fun at sportsmen who push through injuries for their love of the game. The exaggerated features highlight both the physical toll that playing football can take and also serve as a lighthearted reminder of how even our beloved athletes are not immune to injury. The vivid colours used in this lithograph bring life to every detail - from the grassy pitch beneath him to his brightly colored football kit. It serves as both an amusing postcard souvenir for fans and an artistic commentary on sportsmanship. Overall, "After the Cup Tie" captures both the spirit of competition and camaraderie found in football while reminding us that even heroes have their share of battle scars.
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