Ball Games Collection (page 3)

The Cockfight in the Harem (watercolour)
7186147 The Cockfight in the Harem (watercolour) by Schutz, Erich (1886-1937); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Cockfight in the Harem)

Free horse race during the carnival. Painting by Carle Vernet (1758-1836), 1826. Dim: 0, 95 x 1, 38m
JLJ4664129 Free horse race during the carnival. Painting by Carle Vernet (1758-1836), 1826. Dim: 0, 95 x 1, 38m. Avignon, Musee Calvet

Sitting It Out (colour litho)
3641653 Sitting It Out (colour litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Sitting It Out. Postcard, early 20th century.); © Look and Learn

Jeu de cartes. (Quatre hommes rassembles autour d une table a jouer, deux d entre euxs invectivent)
FIA5346102 Jeu de cartes. (Quatre hommes rassembles autour d une table a jouer, deux d entre euxs invectivent, les deux autres patientent)

Reglement militaire (Military Settlement). Des militaires se moquent d un jeune garcon a qui ils ont donne un casque et
FIA5365224 Reglement militaire (Military Settlement). Des militaires se moquent d un jeune garcon a qui ils ont donne un casque et un fusil

Ceremonies and ordinances as a pledge of battle: duel in closed field between two knights Miniature from a manuscript
JLJ4676051 Ceremonies and ordinances as a pledge of battle: duel in closed field between two knights Miniature from a manuscript by Jean de Rolin (15th century) 1460 Paris, B.N

German aristocrat killing a fox in error at a shooting party, 19th century
6337285 German aristocrat killing a fox in error at a shooting party, 19th century by Leech, John (1817-64) (after); (add.info.: German aristocrat killing a fox in error at a shooting party)

The aggressor punished After "the gascon punished", tale by Jean de la Fontaine
JLJ4643125 The aggressor punished After " the gascon punished", tale by Jean de la Fontaine. Drawing by Jean Honore Fragonard (1732-1806) 18th century Private collection by Fragonard

The anger. Capricious child breaking his toys. Little boys alphabet. Abecedary has moral value containing reading
DUV4198685 The anger. Capricious child breaking his toys. Little boys alphabet. Abecedary has moral value containing reading exercises

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)

Female riddle, plate 1 of Proverbs, 1819-23, pub. 1864 (etching)
IND82101 Female riddle, plate 1 of Proverbs, 1819-23, pub. 1864 (etching) by Goya y Lucientes, Francisco Jose de (1746-1828); 24.7x35.9 cm; Private Collection; Index Fototeca

Allegorical representation of the earths city, human sin, pride, anger, lust, envy, laziness
JLJ4648317 Allegorical representation of the earths city, human sin, pride, anger, lust, envy, laziness, exces and their opposing virtues, piete, nuance, sobriete... Miniature from manuscript ms

Dutch peasant with two daggers attacks another card player in a, 1803 (engraving)
7233026 Dutch peasant with two daggers attacks another card player in a, 1803 (engraving) by Deuchar, David (1743-1808); Private Collection; (add.info)

Woman with a mask (oil on canvas)
IND113631 Woman with a mask (oil on canvas) by Madrazo y Garreta, Raimundo de (1841-1920); Museo de Arte, Pontevedra, Galicia, Spain; Index Fototeca

A Moor and a Christian playing Chess, from the Altarpiece of SS Nicholas, Claire and Anthony Abbot (tempera on panel)
IND364431 A Moor and a Christian playing Chess, from the Altarpiece of SS Nicholas, Claire and Anthony Abbot (tempera on panel) by Master of Castellitx (15th century); Museo de Mallorca, Palma

The Young Yachtsman, 1909
IND54500 The Young Yachtsman, 1909 by Sorolla y Bastida, Joaquin (1863-1923); Museo Sorolla, Madrid, Spain; Index Fototeca

A Moor and a Christian playing chess in a tent, from the Book of Games, Chess, dice and Boards, 1282 (vellum)
IND202091 A Moor and a Christian playing chess in a tent, from the Book of Games, Chess, dice and Boards, 1282 (vellum) by Spanish School, (13th century); Biblioteca Monasterio del Escorial, Madrid

The Chess Players, c. 1475 (tempera on wood)
3614020 The Chess Players, c.1475 (tempera on wood) by Verona, Liberale da (c.1445-c.1525); 34.9x41.3 cm; Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York, USA; (add.info.: Panel from a cassone)

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)

Otter Hunting, 1867 (oil on canvas)
CH402265 Otter Hunting, 1867 (oil on canvas) by Armfield, George (c.1808-93); Private Collection; Photo © Christies Images

Jacko Macauco or the game monkey (coloured engraving)
614286 Jacko Macauco or the game monkey (coloured engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Jacko Macauco or the game monkey)

A Croquet Match (coloured engraving)
2818064 A Croquet Match (coloured engraving) by Leech, John (1817-64) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: A Croquet Match)

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 only two at the game (colour litho)
2800949 The only two at the game (colour litho) by Underwood, Clarence F. (1871-1929); Private Collection; (add.info.: The only two at the game)

Easter Costumes, The Race For The Rooster, Mexico (colour litho)
2798164 Easter Costumes, The Race For The Rooster, Mexico (colour litho) by Beltrame, Achille (1871-1945); Private Collection; (add.info.: Easter Costumes, The Race To The Rooster, To Mexico)

Lost? (colour litho)
2800954 Lost? (colour litho) by Underwood, Clarence F. (1871-1929); Private Collection; (add.info.: Lost? Illustration for American Types by Clarence F Underwood (Frederick A Stokes)

Merganser, 1883 (oil on canvas)
873748 Merganser, 1883 (oil on canvas) by Harnett, William Michael (1848-92); 86.68 x52.07 cm; San Diego Museum of Art, USA; © San Diego Museum of Art; Museum purchase with funds provided by

Stag brought down by two greyhounds (bronze)
492450 Stag brought down by two greyhounds (bronze) by Barye, Antoine Louis (1796-1875); height: 33.8 cm; Private Collection; (add.info)

A Tragic Football Match, from Le Petit Journal, 27th March 1927 (colour litho)
CHT205779 A Tragic Football Match, from Le Petit Journal, 27th March 1927 (colour litho) by French School, (20th century); Bibliotheque Nationale, Paris, France; © Archives Charmet

Decoration on an ox cart depicting Muay Thai (paint on wood)
LIT389999 Decoration on an ox cart depicting Muay Thai (paint on wood) by Thai School; (add.info.: Muay Thai is a form of Thai boxing; ); Photo © Luca Tettoni

Peasants Brawl (oil on canvas)
900319 Peasants Brawl (oil on canvas) by Brueghel, Pieter the Younger (c.1564-1638); Musee Fabre, Montpellier, France; (add.info.: After Pieter Brueghel the Elder. (PF4570 RL5170 LA93333))

Cinderella and her Wicked Sisters, 1892 (oil on canvas)
827470 Cinderella and her Wicked Sisters, 1892 (oil on canvas) by Meyer, Emile (1823-1910); 113x125.7 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: Cinderella and her Wicked Sisters. Emile Meyer (1823-1910)

La Retour de Chasse : A Hunting Dog Guarding Dead Game, (oil on canvas)
990343 La Retour de Chasse : A Hunting Dog Guarding Dead Game, (oil on canvas) by Oudry, Jean-Baptiste (1686-1755); 263x189 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: La Retour de Chasse)

Peasants Brawling, 1619 (oil on panel)
990386 Peasants Brawling, 1619 (oil on panel) by Brueghel, Pieter the Younger (c.1564-1638); 73x103 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: Peasants Brawling. Pieter Brueghel, the Younger (c.1564-1638)

Pit Ticket, 5th November 1759 (engraving) (b / w photo)
XJF275029 Pit Ticket, 5th November 1759 (engraving) (b/w photo) by Hogarth, William (1697-1764); Private Collection; (add.info.: Lord Albemarle Bertie; )

The Archer, c. 1930-42 (oil on canvas)
908516 The Archer, c.1930-42 (oil on canvas) by Nash, Paul (1889-1946); 71x91.5 cm; Southampton City Art Gallery, Hampshire, UK; Southampton City Art Gallery

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"Exploring the World of Ball Games: From Golf to Billiards and Beyond" Step into the fascinating world through a collection of captivating illustrations and artworks. Starting with an illustrated map, we find ourselves at Augusta National Golf Course in Augusta, Georgia, USA. The lush greens and challenging fairways beckon golf enthusiasts from around the globe. Delving deeper into history, we stumble upon "The Sabbath Breakers, " a colorful lithograph capturing two men daringly playing golf on their day of rest. This artwork serves as a reminder that even leisure activities can challenge societal norms. Shifting gears to another exciting sport, we encounter a vibrant lithograph showcasing "A New Kind of Derby. " The image tantalizes our imagination with visions of thrilling horse races and cheering crowds. Moving onto more strategic pursuits, we come across a captivating color litho titled "Game of Bridge: Last Player. " It transports us to an intense card game where every move counts and friendships are tested. Traveling back in time through an oil painting called "The Village Ba Game, " we witness villagers engaging in an energetic ball game that unites communities while providing joyous entertainment. Venturing further into artistry, Kuzma Sergeyevich Petrov Vodkin's masterpiece "Garcons se baignant" captures the essence of youthful exuberance as boys playfully frolic by the water's edge. Their carefree spirit reminds us that ball games transcend boundaries and bring people together. Returning to golf but this time near Elie's sea hole, we marvel at its beauty depicted in a striking lithograph. The crashing waves serve as both obstacles and inspiration for avid players seeking new challenges. Peeking into Victorian times through printed scraps reveals enchanting scenes like Napoleon guarded by the British or even courtesans indulging in billiards during France's Second Empire. These glimpses remind us that they have been enjoyed throughout history by people from all walks of life.