1970s Wimbledon Tennis Impressionist Painting by Peggy Hussey

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A tennis lover and Impressionist art collector? This lovely painting ticks both boxes. Painted in the Impressionist impasto style on … Read more A tennis lover and Impressionist art collector? This lovely painting ticks both boxes. Painted in the Impressionist impasto style on hardboard, this piece captures an important moment in time at the Wimbledon tennis tourney. Extensive research suggests that this painting dates from 1977 and captures two concurrent milestones at Wimbledon: the tourney's 100th anniversary and the year in which which girls were first allowed to work the courts.

In the forefront, one sees 3 "ball girls", at midground, the chair umpire; and in the background, perhaps centennial temporary exhibit or hospitality structures at the AELTC (All England Lawn Tennis Club).

The painting is signed on the back by the artist, Ms. Peggy Hussey (later "Freeman", 1927-2016) and has the notation "ball girls Wimbledon" just to the right of the grouping on the face of the painting. We acquired the piece directly from the estate of the artist so we are confident of its provenance.

This is one of two contemporaneous paintings Hussey created from her visit to Wimbledon and retained in her personal collection; both are offered in the Chez Vous Antiques storefront on Chairish.

Dimensions: 24"w x .25"d x 16"h.

Condition: Good vintage condition; vibrant colors, loss of material/wear at corners (as shown), appropriate wear for almost 50 years of enjoyment. Unframed.

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