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A strange English sport (colour litho)
2809146 A strange English sport (colour litho) by Beltrame, Achille (1871-1945); Private Collection; (add.info.: A strange English sport. The Basket Marathon, which was also held this year among the Catford herbiologists, on a course of about nine hundred meters. Illustration for Courier Sunday, 15-22 October 1922.); © Look and Learn
Media ID 22698626
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This print captures a truly bizarre English sport from the early 20th century. Titled "A Strange English Sport" this colour lithograph by Achille Beltrame showcases the Basket Marathon, an event that took place among the Catford herbiologists in 1922. The race course spanned approximately nine hundred meters, with competitors navigating their way through stacks of baskets. The image depicts a crowd of curious onlookers, eagerly watching as men compete in this peculiar athletic endeavor. Betting and gambling seem to be integral parts of the event, adding an element of excitement and anticipation to the races. The atmosphere is both eerie and crowded, with spectators forming a tight group around the track. Beltrame's illustration offers a glimpse into a unique aspect of British culture at that time – one characterized by eccentricity and unconventional sporting pursuits. This photograph print transports us back to an era when such strange competitions were embraced as sources of entertainment and amusement. With its vibrant colors and attention to detail, this artwork provides not only visual delight but also sparks curiosity about historical sports traditions in England. It serves as a testament to human ingenuity and our endless capacity for creating new forms of competition.
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