Harrow School Football Field
1887 Harrow School
About this artwork
An oil painting on canvas depicting a historic football match being played on the grounds of Harrow School in England. The work captures the distinctive landscape of the school against the backdrop of its iconic buildings.
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This painting depicts the unique and rough variant of football known as Harrow Football, which was traditionally played on a field known as 'Ducker' or the 'Footer Field'. The sport is notable for its historical influence on the development of modern association football and rugby, played here in typical cold English weather.
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Harrow School Football Field
Thomas Henry, 1887
