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JE Barre



Date:
1849-07-03
Object Number:
M.2022.19
Creator
William Bromley (artist)
Material
paper
Size
Framed Image Ht x W: 80 x 62 cm Image only Ht x W: 59.5 x 44 cm
Object name
print
Object category
pictures

Description

Glazed and mounted engraving of JE Barre. Taken from an original painting by Bromley. Depicts a portly, slightly balding man with long side whiskers. He is holding a racket in his right hand and three balls in his left hand. He wears white shirt and trousers with a kerchief and a scarf tied around his waist and co-respondent shoes. Title reads ‘Representing him engaged in the Grand Match played in the Tennis Court at Lords Cricket Ground in July 3rd 1849'.
Association:
J Edmond Barre