Backgammon Collection

A view of Eden Roc on the French Riviera
A view of the fashionable French Riviera destination, Eden Roc, where a bathing and sunbathing complex was fashioned out of the rocky coastal outcrop

Frontispiece illustration to The Compleat Gamester by Charles Cotton, c
XJF2653565 Frontispiece illustration to The Compleat Gamester by Charles Cotton, c.1700 (engraving) by English School, (18th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: First published)

Engraving depicting a game of Tric-Trac - an early form of Backgammon, 18th century
5309158 Engraving depicting a game of Tric-Trac - an early form of Backgammon, 18th century; (add.info.: Engraving depicting a game of Tric-Trac - an early form of Backgammon)

Fashionable party playing the game of trictrac in an 18th century parlour. English game similar to backgammon
FLO4657059 Fashionable party playing the game of trictrac in an 18th century parlour. English game similar to backgammon. Woodblock engraving from Paul Lacroix 'The Eighteenth Century

Masks visiting all dwellings bring the ritual Carnival festivities in every home, 17th century (engraving)
6203030 Masks visiting all dwellings bring the ritual Carnival festivities in every home, 17th century (engraving) by German School

Fes, Morocco. Hand carved backgammon set with inlay

Fes, Morocco. Hand carved backgammon set with inlay

Interior with Backgammon Players at Table, 1622-1630. Creators: Bartholomeus van Bassen, Esaias van de Velde
Sumptuous Renaissance Interior with Tric-Trac Players; Interior with Backgammon Players at Table, 1622-1630

Card and Backgammon Players. Fight over Cards, 1616-1626. Creators: Theodoor Rombouts, Michelangelo Caravaggio
Card and Backgammon Players. Fight over Cards, 1616-1626

Interior of an inn with an old man amusing himself with the landlady and two men playing backgammon, Creator: Jan Steen
Interior of an inn with an old man amusing himself with the landlady and two men playing backgammon, known as Two kinds of games, 1660-1679

An Inn with Backgammon Players, 1669. Creator: Egbert van Heemskerck I
An Inn with Backgammon Players, 1669

Trictrac Players; Chequers Players, 1648-1710. Creator: Charles Emanuel Biset
Trictrac Players; Chequers Players, 1648-1710

Interior with Gamblers and Drinkers, c.1620-c.1625. Creator: Anon
Interior with Gamblers and Drinkers, c.1620-c.1625

Night Banquet and Masquerade, 1580-1630. Creator: Joos van Winghe
Night Banquet and Masquerade, 1580-1630. Copy after Joos van Winghe

The Tric-trac Players, c.1625. Creator: Willem Cornelisz Duyster
The Tric-trac Players, c.1625. Other Title(s): The Backgammon Players

Interior with a Woman Feeding a Parrot, Known as ‘The Parrot Cage, c.1660-c.1670. Creator: Jan Steen
Interior with a Woman Feeding a Parrot, Known as The Parrot Cage, c.1660-c.1670

Les Joueurs de tric-trac (The Tric Trac players), c. 1655. Creator: Le Nain, Mathieu (1607-1677)
Les Joueurs de tric-trac (The Tric Trac players), c. 1655. Found in the collection of the Musee du Louvre, Paris

An Allegory of the Wise and the Foolish Virgins, 1570. Creator: Hans Ewouts
An Allegory of the Wise and the Foolish Virgins, 1570. The Wise Virgins save the oil for their lamps, while the Foolish Virgins waste it

A Game of Dice, 1919. Creator: Leeke, Ferdinand (1859-1937)
A Game of Dice, 1919. Private Collection

Athena presides over the voting for the award of the arms of Achilles, c. 490 BC. Found in the collection of the Art History Museum, Vienne

Backgammon game, c1780. Creator: Jean-Franois Garnerey
Backgammon game, c1780

Backgammon Players, c. 1630. Creator: Lucas Vorsterman
Backgammon Players, c. 1630

Gaming board DP084472
Great Tower, Dover Castle, Dover, Kent. Room F14. Detail of a gaming board on a table in room F14 of Dover Castles Great Tower, with a colourful chair back behind

A Tavli board and Frappe. (Iced Coffee drink) Loutro, South Crete, Greece

Game of Backgammon, c. 1640 (oil on wood, transferred to canvas)
XOS5870824 Game of Backgammon, c.1640 (oil on wood, transferred to canvas) by Teniers, David the Younger (1610-90); 82x102 cm; Cleveland Museum of Art, OH, USA; (add.info.: David Teniers (1610-1690))

The Prodigal Child, Church of Mortagne, 16th century
LSE4095772 The Prodigal Child, Church of Mortagne, 16th century by French School, (16th century) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Prodigal Child, Church of Mortagne)

The bad effects of the game, the theft and the fight. Two players threatened with their weapons Miniature
LRI4665139 The bad effects of the game, the theft and the fight. Two players threatened with their weapons Miniature from " The Book of Good Moors" by Jacques the Great (1360-1415/1418)

Mercenary love, c. 1511 (woodcut)
2653554 Mercenary love, c.1511 (woodcut) by Graf, Urs (The Elder) (1485-1528); Private Collection; (add.info.: Satirical attack against women receiving payment for sexual favours; an old man gropes a)

Two couples embrace, one while playing backgammon, c. 1650 (engraving)
2653566 Two couples embrace, one while playing backgammon, c.1650 (engraving) by Rollos, Peter I (fl.1619-39); Private Collection; (add.info.: From Le Centre de l amour)

The tavern (fresco)
LRI4664857 The tavern (fresco) by Maestro Colin (fl.15th century); Castello di Issogne, Val d Aosta, Italy; (add.info.: Daily life in the Middle Ages)

The Messenger, 1674 (oil on canvas)
7259966 The Messenger, 1674 (oil on canvas) by Verkolje, Jan (1630-93); 53.4x59.7 cm; Mauritshuis, The Hague, The Netherlands; (add.info.: by Jan Verkolje (1630-93))

The game of backgammon and cards. 15th century fresco. Castle of the Rocca Bianca
GIA4755305 The game of backgammon and cards. 15th century fresco. Castle of the Rocca Bianca. by Italian School, (15th century); Castello di Roccabianca

Regency-era writing and backgammon table with chair
6339898 Regency-era writing and backgammon table with chair by British School, (18th-19th century); (add.info.: Regency-era writing and backgammon table with chair)

Ladies work table for the drawing room or boudoir, 1811
6339959 Ladies work table for the drawing room or boudoir, 1811 by British School, (18th-19th century); (add.info.: Ladies work table for the drawing room or boudoir, 1811)

Backgammon board (engraving)
7178736 Backgammon board (engraving) by American School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Backgammon board)

Salle dans une auberge avec des paysans buvant, fumant et jouant au backgammon (Room in an Inn with Peasants Drinking)
FIA5386849 Salle dans une auberge avec des paysans buvant, fumant et jouant au backgammon (Room in an Inn with Peasants Drinking)

Backgammon set and players from Stichtelyke Zinnebeelde, 1723 (engraving)
7214694 Backgammon set and players from Stichtelyke Zinnebeelde, 1723 (engraving) by Houbraken, Arnold (1660-1719); (add.info)

Game Board for Chess and Backgammon, Bohemia, c. 1700. Creator
Game Board for Chess and Backgammon, Bohemia, c. 1700

Backgammon at the Cafe par Beraud, Jean (1849-1936). Oil on canvas, size : 55, 2x66
FIA5405357 Backgammon at the Cafe par Beraud, Jean (1849-1936). Oil on canvas, size : 55, 2x66, , Private Collection by Beraud, Jean (1849-1935); Private Collection; Photo eFine Art Images; French

The square of La Vega, during a winter evening, and the activities of the crew: reading
LSE4332667 The square of La Vega, during a winter evening, and the activities of the crew: reading, chess and backgammon games, as well as liqueur tasting

At the Cafe; Au cafe, 1909 (oil on canvas)
1197533 At the Cafe; Au cafe, 1909 (oil on canvas) by Beraud, Jean (1849-1935); 51x61 cm; Private Collection; Photo eChristies Images; French, out of copyright

Portrait of a Husband and Wife Playing Tric-Trac
CH36595 Portrait of a Husband and Wife Playing Tric-Trac by Hemessen, Jan Sanders van (c.1504-66); Private Collection; Photo eChristies Images; Dutch, out of copyright

Arabs playing Backgammon in an Interior, (watercolour)
827533 Arabs playing Backgammon in an Interior, (watercolour) by Rosati, Giulio (1858-1917); 52.7x35.5 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: Arabs playing Backgammon in an Interior)

Tric-Trac Players, 1628 (oil on panel)
5863938 Tric-Trac Players, 1628 (oil on panel) by Codde, Pieter (1599-1678); 19.9x26.9 cm; Mauritshuis, The Hague, The Netherlands; Dutch, out of copyright

The Social Evening, illustration from The Vicar of Wakefield
PT309555 The Social Evening, illustration from The Vicar of Wakefield by Oliver Goldsmith, pub. Ackermann, 1817 (hand-coloured aquatint) by Rowlandson

The part of tric trac (tri-trac: old game of Backgammon)
JLJ4594681 The part of tric trac (tri-trac: old game of Backgammon). Painting by Dirk Hals (1591-1656), circa 1615-1625. Oil on wood. Dim: 0.38 X 0.53m

A backgammon party with strolling players - Dutch copper-plate engraving
XEE4152988 A backgammon party with strolling players - Dutch copper-plate engraving; from a set of prints, Hortus Voluptatem

Marquetry Games Table (fruitwood)
692769 Marquetry Games Table (fruitwood) by Italian School, (19th century); 75.5x76x38 cm; Private Collection; Photo eChristies Images; Italian, out of copyright

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"Backgammon: A Timeless Game of Strategy and Skill" Step into the world of backgammon, a game that has captivated minds for centuries. From the luxurious Eden Roc on the French Riviera to Turkish cafes bustling with excitement, backgammon transcends borders and cultures. Dating back to ancient times, this game has stood the test of time. As depicted in Charles Cotton's masterpiece "The Compleat Gamester, " players have long been enthralled by its strategic complexities and thrilling twists. But beware. Just like Pieter Bruegel's haunting painting "The Triumph of Death, " they are be both exhilarating and treacherous, and is a battle where fortunes are won or lost, as shown in Theodoo's artwork "Card and Backgammon. Fight over Cards. " Yet amidst all this intensity, there is also joy to be found. Our Boys Clothing Company knows that games bring people together, fostering camaraderie and friendly competition. Across continents, from Greece's Loutro village with its refreshing Frappe iced coffee drink alongside a Tavli board to elegant parlors adorned with gaming boards like DP084472 - backgammon unites us all. Intriguing historical references abound too; take for instance the captivating oil painting "Game of Backgammon" from 1640 or Jacques the Great's miniature depicting theft and fights in his book dedicated to Jean Duke of Berry. As we delve into these images capturing moments throughout history, let us remember that backgammon is more than just a game. It teaches us strategy, resilience, and adaptability – qualities exemplified by "The Prodigal Child" portrayed within Church of Mortagne’s walls. So gather your friends or challenge yourself against formidable opponents; let the dice roll as you embark on an unforgettable journey through time with backgammon at your side.