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Throwing and shooting at a mark (engraving)
3657018 Throwing and shooting at a mark (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Throwing and shooting at a mark. Published by J Johnson, February 1800.); Look and Learn / Barbara Loe Collection
Media ID 23121102
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Accuracy Activities Activity Amusements Boyhood Coordination Curricula Early 19th Century Exercise Extra Gioco Guide Healthy Healthy Mind And Healthy Body Late 18th Century Mark Parlor Game Physical Pleasures Practice Recreations Schoolboys Target Throwing Ball Games Little Boys Parlour Game Young Boy
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This print titled "Throwing and shooting at a mark" captures the essence of a bygone era in England during the late 18th and early 19th centuries. The image showcases a group of schoolboys engaging in healthy outdoor recreation, emphasizing the importance of physical exercise for both body and mind. Set against the picturesque countryside backdrop, these boys are seen enjoying various activities such as throwing and shooting at targets with remarkable accuracy and coordination. Their playful yet focused expressions depict their enthusiasm for this game, highlighting the pleasures derived from such childhood amusements. The photograph offers us a glimpse into an educational system that valued not only academic pursuits but also extracurricular activities to promote holistic development. It serves as a guide to understanding how sports played an integral role in shaping young minds while fostering camaraderie among children. As we delve deeper into this snapshot of history, we witness how games like these were not limited to England alone but spread across Europe, including Germany. This further emphasizes the universality of childhood recreations that transcended borders during the 19th century. Through this evocative image captured by Bridgeman Images, we are reminded of simpler times when children found joy in simple pleasures amidst nature's embrace. It stands as a testament to the timeless value placed on health, education, and play throughout history.
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