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"The Great Turf Tyrant and his Victims"(engraving)
2777046 " The Great Turf Tyrant and his Victims" (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: " The Great Turf Tyrant and his Victims." Illustration for Punch, 20 September 1879.); Look and Learn / George Collection
Media ID 23128488
© Look and Learn / George Collection / Bridgeman Images
Courts Gioco Parlor Game Popularity Punch Tennis Victims Ball Games Parlour Game
A2 (59.4 x 42cm) Poster Print
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A2 Poster (59.4 x 42cm, 23.4" x 16.5" inches) printed on 170gsm Satin Poster Paper. Securely packaged, rolled and inserted into a strong mailing tube and shipped tracked. Poster Prints are of comparable archival quality to our Photographic prints, they are simply printed on thinner Poster Paper. Whilst we only use Photographic Prints in our frames, you can frame Poster Prints if they are carefully supported to prevent sagging over time.
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Estimated Image Size (if not cropped) is 42cm x 56.5cm (16.5" x 22.2")
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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The Great Turf Tyrant and his Victims
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is a captivating engraving that takes us back to the 19th century, showcasing the wit and humor of English School artists. This satirical cartoon, originally published in Punch on September 20,1879, offers a delightful glimpse into the world of sports and games during that era. In this amusing scene, we witness a comical depiction of the "Great Turf Tyrant" who reigns over his victims with an iron fist. The artist's clever caricature captures both the absurdity and popularity of this parlour game known as tennis. With exaggerated features and playful expressions, each character adds to the overall hilarity of the illustration. The satirical drawing not only pokes fun at players engaged in ball games but also serves as scathing satire on society's obsession with popularity. Through its humorous lens, it highlights how individuals can become tyrants within their chosen sport or activity. As we delve into this piece from Bridgeman Images' George Collection, we are reminded of the enduring power of cartoons to entertain and provoke thought. It invites us to reflect on our own participation in various games while reminding us not to take ourselves too seriously. "The Great Turf Tyrant and his Victims" is a timeless reminder that laughter truly is universal across time periods – even when it comes to competitive sports!
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