Tennis (triptych, right wing) 1930

This is a right wing panel from a triptych by Eric Ravilious, painted in 1930. It depicts a woman playing tennis in the foreground, while in the background two figures, a man and a woman, are sitting in the grass next to a pavilion. The scene is set against a backdrop of trees and a fence, giving a sense of tranquil British countryside. The composition and flat, stylized forms are characteristic of Ravilious's artistic style, which is often described as graphic and decorative. This is an example of a work by the British artist that showcases his interest in capturing the everyday life of his time through a stylized aesthetic.