Soccer. Rain. Beer. Brooklyn.
In this wonderfully atmospheric drawing, Ed Steed captures a World Cup viewing party in Park Slope, Brooklyn, where a torrential downpour is no reason to miss the match—or even move your chair.
Created for “How New York Watched the World Cup,” a New Yorker Artist at Large feature, the drawing depicts fans gathered outdoors to watch Mexico vs. England, while one magnificently committed spectator sits alone at a picnic table, hood up, drink in hand, watching the action on a screen mounted nearby.
It’s classic Steed: loose linework; an absurd amount of personality; and the kind of tiny observational details that make you linger over the drawing. The nearly empty chairs, puddles, beer bucket, rain-streaked scene, and spectators huddled under shelter turn a straightforward sporting event into a distinctly New York moment.
Why we love it:
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An original Ed Steed drawing created for The New Yorker
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A terrific intersection of New York City, soccer, and World Cup history
- Park Slope, Brooklyn, captured in Steed’s unmistakable style
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A particularly fun piece for a soccer fan, Brooklynite, or collector of contemporary New Yorker art
And perhaps the perfect portrait of the sports fan who simply will not leave until the match is over
Redraws of other matches depicted in this article are also available. Inquire by email to beth@curatedcartoons.com
