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Young English gentlemen playing a game of billiards
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Young English gentlemen playing a game of billiards
Young English gentleman playing a game of billiards with a soldier in uniform in a club, watched by a large group of men. iHandcoloured copperplate engraving after an illustration by Thomas Rowlandson from William Combes The Dance of Life, Rudolph Ackermann, London, 1817
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In this hand-colored copperplate engraving by Thomas Rowlandson, titled "Young English Gentlemen Playing Billiards," we are transported back to the Regency era of the early 19th century. The scene unfolds in a grand billiards club, where a group of young, dapper English gentlemen engage in a spirited game of billiards. The air is thick with the excitement of competition and the thrill of gambling. In the foreground, two young gentlemen, dressed in fashionable attire, focus intently on their game. One gentleman, with a confident expression, carefully places the cue ball on the green felt table, while his opponent, with a determined look, studies the table and considers his next move. The cue ball is poised to strike the white ball, setting off a chain reaction of potential outcomes on the felt. A soldier in uniform, standing off to the side, observes the game with interest. His presence adds an air of intrigue to the scene, hinting at the military connections of some of the gentlemen. The large group of men in the background, dressed in various stages of formal attire, watch the game with rapt attention, some placing bets on the outcome. The billiards table, adorned with intricate designs and ornate legs, is the centerpiece of the room. The room itself is elegantly furnished, with ornate decorations and large windows that let in natural light. The atmosphere is one of refined leisure, where the gentlemen of the time come together to enjoy a day of sport and camaraderie. The scene is reminiscent of the famous English pastimes of the era, such as horse racing at Newmarket racetrack. The gentlemen's attire, with their colorful waistcoats and silk cravats, evoke the fashion of the time. The engraving, created by Thomas Rowlandson and published by Rudolph Ackermann in 1817, is a beautiful example of Regency-era caricature and a testament to the enduring appeal of billiards as a popular pastime.
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