W.G. George, Champion Pedestrian of England, from the Champions of Games and Sports series (N184, Type 2) issued by W.S. Kimball & Co. by W.S. Kimball & Co.

W.G. George, Champion Pedestrian of England, from the Champions of Games and Sports series (N184, Type 2) issued by W.S. Kimball & Co. 1887

drawing, print

drawing

print

oil painting

portrait reference

coffee painting

men

animal drawing portrait

portrait drawing

watercolour illustration

athlete

portrait art

watercolor

fine art portrait

warm toned green

This 1887 lithograph card, part of the "Champions of Games and Sports" series, features W.G. George, champion pedestrian of England. Printed by W.S. Kimball & Co., the card showcases a portrait of George, with a smaller depiction of him in action below. This card is a colorful and detailed example of the trade card genre, popular in the late 19th century for advertising and promoting various products and services. The card highlights George's athletic achievements and serves as a memento of his success in the sport of pedestrianism, which was popular in the 19th century.