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A Conversazione at the London Sketch Club, John Hassall
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A Conversazione at the London Sketch Club, John Hassall
Scenes from a smoking conversazione at the London Sketch Club in which members would do a turn. Pictured by John Hassall is Cecil Aldin, Phil May, and Tom Browne all smoking enthusiastically - Aldin with his favoured pipe, May with his ubiquitous cigar. Starr Wood performs with a tame lobster, and Hassall himself takes part in disguise in the mango trick alongside friends Rene Bull and Dudley Hardy, interpreted by Walter Churcher
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Aldin Browne Bull Cecil Clubs Conversazione Dudley Fitzgerald Hardy Hassall Illustrators Members Nov20 Performance Performances Phil Rene Starr Turn Walter 1902 Artists
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A Conversazione at the London Sketch Club: An Intimate Glimpse into the World of Late Victorian Art and Entertainment This photograph print, created by renowned English artist John Hassall in 1902, offers a rare and intriguing peek into the world of the London Sketch Club during a 'smoking conversazione.' The image, titled "Scenes from a smoking conversazione at the London Sketch Club," is a visual feast that showcases the camaraderie and creativity of some of the most celebrated artists, illustrators, and entertainers of the time. In the heart of the scene, we find Cecil Aldin, Phil May, and Tom Browne, all deeply engrossed in their smoking paraphernalia. Aldin, with his favoured pipe, and May, with his ubiquitous cigar, are lost in their own worlds, their expressions reflecting the joy and relaxation that comes with the shared experience of an evening at the Sketch Club. Among the smoky atmosphere, Starr Wood takes center stage, performing with a tame lobster, adding an element of surprise and amusement to the gathering. The artist himself, John Hassall, is also present, disguised in the background alongside friends Rene Bull and Dudley Hardy, as they take part in the 'mango trick.' The trio's antics, interpreted by Walter Churcher, add to the lively and entertaining atmosphere of the conversazione. The London Sketch Club was a hub for artistic and creative minds, providing a space for members to connect, share ideas, and be inspired. This photograph print, with its candid and engaging portrayal of the club's members, offers a fascinating glimpse into the world of late Victorian art, entertainment, and camaraderie.
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