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"Checkmate - Next Move", by J. C. Horsley, A.R.A. from the exhibition of the Royal Academy, 1862. Creator: H. Harrall. "Checkmate - Next Move", by J. C. Horsley, A.R.A. from the exhibition of the Royal Academy, 1862. Creator: H. Harrall
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"Checkmate - Next Move", by J. C. Horsley, A.R.A. from the exhibition of the Royal Academy, 1862. Creator: H. Harrall. "Checkmate - Next Move", by J. C. Horsley, A.R.A. from the exhibition of the Royal Academy, 1862. Creator: H. Harrall
"Checkmate - Next Move", by J. C. Horsley, A.R.A. from the exhibition of the Royal Academy, 1862. Engraving of a painting. The great merit of the picture is its very admirable painting of interior perspective and its still more remarkable representation of the effects of sunlight...how pleasantly the certainty of victory is indicated in the action and expression of the lady of the hall in her smile of self-complacency, her rallying look at her absorbed antagonist, her partial withdrawal from the chessboard...Look, too, at the wicked eyes of that pretty party to the plot standing, in the olden fashion, dutifully behind mamma's chair, and, like a well-bred girl as she is, suppressing the involuntary titter with her fan. How are we to apply the apparent double entendre of the title? Will the old gentleman be "mated" as well as "checkmated, " for in chess parlance the one is identical with the other?...What is the young gallant - the son, we may suppose, of the older victim - whispering?...The background...is an interior at Haddon Hall...The room here represented is of the time of Henry VII...Mr. Horsley is, we believe, the only painter who has taken important portions of the building literally as backgrounds to elaborate subject pictures'. From "Illustrated London News", 1862
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Checkmate - Next Move" by J.C. Horsley, A.R.A., is a captivating painting from the Royal Academy exhibition of 1862, beautifully captured in this engraving by H. Harrall. The artwork showcases Horsley's exceptional skill in painting interior perspectives and the effects of sunlight, creating a warm and inviting atmosphere. At the heart of the scene, a lady of the hall triumphantly smiles, her self-satisfaction evident as she checks her opponent in a game of chess. Her absorbed antagonist, oblivious to the impending defeat, adds to the tension. A young, mischievous onlooker, possibly the victor's son, giggles behind a fan, adding an element of intrigue. The title of the painting, "Checkmate - Next Move," raises questions. Will the older gentleman not only be checkmated but also face some other form of defeat? The double entendre of the title keeps the viewer guessing. The background of the painting is a meticulously detailed representation of Haddon Hall, an interior from the time of Henry VII. Horsley is renowned for using significant portions of the building as backgrounds for his elaborate subject pictures, making this painting a unique blend of history and art. As we delve deeper into the painting, we can't help but wonder about the wicked eyes of the pretty party to the plot, the young gallant's whispered words, and the overall meaning behind the title. The painting invites us to engage in a game of our own - one of interpretation and imagination.
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