Description
In 1930, Eric Ravilious, a British artist whose work knew how to capture the essence of English daily life with a unique look, created a fascinating work entitled "Tennis (triptych - right wing)". This painting, which is part of a triptych, is a testimony of the distinctive approach of Ravilius towards art, where thorough details and a meticulous composition are intertwined to offer us a quietly eloquent scene.
At first glance, "tennis (triptych - right wing)" presents a scene of a tennis game. However, what could appear as a simple sports representation, reveals, in a closer inspection, the artist's sensitivity to find beauty in everyday life. The composition is structured around the court, with precise and clear lines that delineate the game space. The architectural, characteristic elements in the work of Ravilous, are hinted through the fence that separates the tennis field from the background, drawing a clear border between the players and the spectator.
The highlight of painting is undoubtedly, the use of color and light. Ravilus uses a soft palette that covers green, yellow and brown tones, creating an atmosphere of serenity and balance. The colors, far from being vibrant, are chosen carefully to maintain visual harmony. This subtle chromatic disposition not only highlights the tranquility of the scene, but also points towards a certain timelessness, characteristic of many of the author's works.
As for the characters, the work presents two players in full action, captured at a time of tension contained before or after a blow. The detail of their postures, clothing and the same objects, such as rackets, are careful with meticulousness, giving life and dynamism to the scene. The human figure, although central, does not compete with the background, achieving a perfect integration that allows the viewer to appreciate both the action of the game and the environment in which it develops.
It should be noted that Eric Ravilus, in addition to being a painter, was a recorder and mural artist, significantly influencing the art and design of his time. His style is recognized by precision and clarity in details, as well as the ability to infuse everyday scenes an almost poetic quality. His ability to work in such varied media as watercolor and engraving is reflected in his mastery to play with textures and color grads.
The triptych of which this right is part of, invites us to imagine a broader perspective, suggesting that the context of the tennis party is part of a larger scenario. The lines that delimit the court seem to extend beyond painting, hinting at an environment that the viewer must complete with his own imagination.
The painting "tennis (triptych - right wing)" of Ravilus, beyond being a mere representation of a tennis game, is erected as a delicate essay on the simplicity and stillness of the moment, capturing on its canvas a scene that, Although familiar, it is transformed by the artist's eye into a study on the calm and elegance of the English landscape. It is Ravilious's skill to capture and enhance the everyday what continues to resonate and echo among art lovers until today.
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