Tennis (triptych, right wing)
- Artist
- Eric Ravilious
- Date
- 1930
- Style
- Magic realism
- Genre
- Genre painting
The Tennis (triptych, right wing) is a compelling example of genre painting combined with elements of Magic realism. The artwork captures a vivid, almost surreal scene of players engaged in a tennis match, showcasing everyday life through a lens that blurs reality and imagination. The detailed depiction of figures and setting contributes to its realistic quality, while subtle fantastical elements evoke a dreamlike atmosphere characteristic of Magic realism. As part of a triptych, this right wing complements the central and left panels, creating a narrative that invites viewers to explore the ordinary within an extraordinary context.
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