Lawn Tennis Exercise, from the Pretty Athletes series (N196) issued by Wm. S. Kimball & Co. by William S. Kimball & Company

Lawn Tennis Exercise, from the Pretty Athletes series (N196) issued by Wm. S. Kimball & Co. 1889

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drawing

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toned paper

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light pencil work

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yellowing background

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print

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caricature

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coloured pencil

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coffee painting

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men

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portrait drawing

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watercolour bleed

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watercolour illustration

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athlete

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watercolor

"Lawn Tennis Exercise" is a colorful lithograph from the "Pretty Athletes" series by Wm. S. Kimball & Co. issued in 1889. The image depicts a woman in a striped jacket and green shorts, poised in mid-swing, her racket raised high, showcasing the athleticism and growing popularity of lawn tennis in the late 19th century. This card, part of a larger set featuring various sports, offers a glimpse into the evolving leisure activities of the time. The card is housed in the Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York, NY.

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