Phillip Casey, Champion Handball Player, from the Champions of Games and Sports series (N184, Type 2) issued by W.S. Kimball & Co. by W.S. Kimball & Co.

Phillip Casey, Champion Handball Player, from the Champions of Games and Sports series (N184, Type 2) issued by W.S. Kimball & Co. 1887

drawing, print

drawing

toned paper

print

caricature

portrait reference

coloured pencil

men

animal drawing portrait

portrait drawing

watercolour illustration

athlete

portrait art

watercolor

fine art portrait

"Phillip Casey, Champion Handball Player," is a chromolithograph from the "Champions of Games and Sports" series issued by W.S. Kimball & Co. in 1887. The card features a portrait of Phillip Casey, a renowned handball player, alongside a depiction of two figures engaged in a handball match. The artwork, typical of the late 19th-century sporting cards, showcases a detailed and colorful representation of the athlete and the sport. The Metropolitan Museum of Art holds this piece, measuring 2 11/16 x 1 1/2 inches. This card, a fascinating relic of Victorian-era sports culture, provides a glimpse into the popularity of handball and its celebrated champions.