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The grinning match, a humourous scene at a country fair
The grinning match, a humourous scene at a country fair. A man stands on a chair beneath a large, spreading tree on which a tri-corn hat hangs from a limb, his grinning face framed by a horse-collar, a woman and a man look on in the foreground, the man applauds, while a crowd of countrymen on the left, in the rear, encourage him with laughter and applause; with building on the right, in the background. Date 1775 Sept. 5
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The Grinning Match
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is a humorous and quintessentially British scene captured in a print from the year 1775. The image, dated September 5th, depicts a man standing triumphantly on a chair beneath the shade of a large, spreading tree. A tri-corn hat, a symbol of the era, hangs from one of its limbs above him. The man's face is beaming with a wide, contagious grin, framed by the horse-collar of his shirt. A woman and a man stand in the foreground, observing the scene with amusement. The man in the foreground claps his hands together in approval, his face reflecting the same mirth as the crowd of countrymen gathered to the left, in the rear. They encourage the man on the chair with laughter and applause, their faces filled with joy and merriment. The background of the print reveals a quaint, rural building, adding to the idyllic and pastoral setting of the scene. This humorous and lighthearted print offers a glimpse into the past, capturing the spirit of community and camaraderie that defined country fairs during the late 18th century in Britain. The print, with its charming depiction of rural life and its emphasis on the simple pleasures of community and laughter, remains a delightful reminder of the past and a testament to the enduring appeal of the country fair tradition. This image, with its timeless charm and sense of humor, continues to captivate and delight viewers to this day.
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