Touchdown, Yale vs. Princeton, Thanksgiving Day, Nov. 27, 1890, Yale 32, Princeton 0
1890 Yale University Art Gallery
About this artwork
An oil painting depicting a scene from a collegiate football game between Yale and Princeton. The work features a group of players in white uniforms, with one player sliding on the ground to score while spectators in hats watch from the sidelines.
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Frederic Remington is best known for his dramatic depictions of the American Old West, but he was also an avid illustrator of contemporary sporting events. This painting captures the early, brutal era of American football, which lacked the protective equipment of the modern game, reflecting the intense school rivalries of the late 19th century.
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Touchdown, Yale vs. Princeton, Thanksgiving Day, Nov. 27, 1890, Yale 32, Princeton 0
Frederic Remington, 1890
