Tea and Tennis, by Edward Brewtnall. Oil on canvas. Wimbledon Lawn Tennis Museum (image in Public Domain).
Here Brewtnall focuses on the leisure activities of the middle classes, providing a vivid representation of playing the game and enjoying the refreshments. The palette is in a high register, recreating the effects of a bright, sun-lit day.
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Created 15 September 2026