Men gathered around a table as Philidor plays a game of chess wearing a blindfold. Engraving.
- Date:
- 1794
- Reference:
- 33379i
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About this work
Description
Philidor played exhibition matches on annual visits to London from Paris. They were open to paying spectators. On the left of the print, wearing a turban, is Yusuf Agâh Efendi, the first permanen ambassador of the Sublime Porte to the Court of St James, who arrived in London in December 1793. Parsloe's was in St James's
Publication/Creation
1794
Physical description
1 print : engraving ; sheet 10.8 x 15.3 cm
Lettering
Celebrated chess match at Parsloe's.
Further lettering in pen: Mr Philidor playing a match 2 games at once blindfold
Reference
Wellcome Collection 33379i
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Where to find it
Location Status Access Closed stores