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Thrice Champion, 1904. Artist: Spy
Thrice Champion, 1904. Lawrence Doherty won the mens singles title at Wimbledon five consecutive times between 1902 and 1906. In partnership with his older brother Reggie he won the mens doubles seven times between 1897 and 1904. In 1903 he became the first player to win a Grand Slam singles tournament outside his own country when he triumphed at the US Open, where he also won two doubles titles. At the 1900 Olympics in Paris Doherty won gold medals in the mens singles and doubles and bronze in the mixed doubles. Cartoon from Vanity Fair, 1st September 1904
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A2 (42x59cm) Fine Art Print
Experience the rich history of sports and art with our exquisite Fine Art Print of Thrice Champion, 1904. This stunning piece, created by renowned artist Spy by Spy (Lawrence Doherty) and sourced from Heritage Images, captures the essence of a legendary moment in tennis history. Witness Lawrence Doherty's triumphant victory at Wimbledon, where he claimed the mens singles title an impressive five consecutive times between 1902 and 1906. Add this beautiful work of art to your collection and bring a piece of tennis heritage into your home or office.
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Estimated Image Size (if not cropped) is 36.4cm x 59.4cm (14.3" x 23.4")
Estimated Product Size is 42cm x 59.4cm (16.5" x 23.4")
These are individually made so all sizes are approximate
Artwork printed orientated as per the preview above, with portrait (vertical) orientation to match the source image.
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Thrice Champion, 1904 - A Tribute to Lawrence Doherty's Tennis Legacy
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. This print captures the essence of Lawrence Doherty, a true tennis legend of his time. Created by the renowned artist Spy in 1904, this chromolithograph from Vanity Fair pays homage to Doherty's remarkable achievements on and off the court. Doherty's dominance in tennis is unparalleled. With an impressive five consecutive Wimbledon men's singles titles between 1902 and 1906, he solidified his status as one of the greatest players of his era. Alongside his older brother Reggie, he also claimed seven men's doubles titles at Wimbledon from 1897 to 1904. But Doherty didn't stop there; he ventured beyond British shores and made history by becoming the first player to win a Grand Slam singles tournament outside his own country when he triumphed at the US Open in 1903. He even secured two doubles titles at that prestigious event. His prowess extended beyond traditional tennis tournaments too. At the Paris Olympics in 1900, Doherty showcased his exceptional skills by winning gold medals in both men's singles and doubles events while adding a bronze medal in mixed doubles. This caricature portrait brings out not only Doherty's sporting excellence but also highlights his charismatic personality. It serves as a timeless reminder of an extraordinary athlete who left an indelible mark on the world of tennis during Britain’s golden age.
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