Tennis (triptych, right wing)

Tennis (triptych, right wing) by Eric Ravilious
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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