Ball Games Collection (page 9)

Dutch peasants playing a game of cards at a table in an inn. 17, 1803 (engraving)
7233109 Dutch peasants playing a game of cards at a table in an inn. 17, 1803 (engraving) by Deuchar, David (1743-1808); Private Collection; (add.info)

Two knights on horseback fighting with daggers in a tourney. 1802 (engraving)
7233803 Two knights on horseback fighting with daggers in a tourney. 1802 (engraving) by Amman, Jost (1539-91) (after); Private Collection; (add.info)

Two knights in plate armor on horseback fighting a duel. 1802 (engraving)
7233795 Two knights in plate armor on horseback fighting a duel. 1802 (engraving) by Amman, Jost (1539-91) (after); Private Collection; (add.info)

The Widow and her Little Maidens (colour litho)
7193483 The Widow and her Little Maidens (colour litho) by Rountree, Harry (Herbert R.) (1878-1950); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Widow and her Little Maidens)

My Little Doll, poem by Charles Kingsley (colour litho)
7185372 My Little Doll, poem by Charles Kingsley (colour litho) by Spooner, Minnie Didbin (1867-1949); Private Collection; (add.info.: My Little Doll, poem by Charles Kingsley)

Teaching Our Dollies (colour litho)
7182533 Teaching Our Dollies (colour litho) by Harding, Emily (1850-1940); Private Collection; (add.info.: Teaching Our Dollies)

The pupil pilot, thanks to this ingenious operation, will soon with impunity laugh at most dizzy heights (colour litho)
7180997 The pupil pilot, thanks to this ingenious operation, will soon with impunity laugh at most dizzy heights (colour litho) by Echau

But we have good reasons to believe that the airplane was already known in prehistoric eras (colour litho)
7180994 But we have good reasons to believe that the airplane was already known in prehistoric eras (colour litho) by Echau

I (letter figured by a soldier standing with a bullet (?) above the head)
6523511 I (letter figured by a soldier standing with a bullet (?) above the head) by Appel, Francois Antoine (1821-1882); Private Collection; (add.info.: in " Alphabet Figure Call. G)

The death of King Henry II of France (1519-1559). On the day of the wedding of his daughter Elisabeth with Philip II of
XEE4177303 The death of King Henry II of France (1519-1559). On the day of the wedding of his daughter Elisabeth with Philip II of Spain, June 30, 1559

Illustration for Josephines Birthday (colour litho)
5990061 Illustration for Josephines Birthday (colour litho) by Appleton, Honor Charlotte (1879-1951); Private Collection; (add.info.: I hurried over my dressing)

Illustration for Josephines Birthday (colour litho)
5990060 Illustration for Josephines Birthday (colour litho) by Appleton, Honor Charlotte (1879-1951); Private Collection; (add.info.: I wanted to show the dolls how many I could keep up to)

Dollies: Punch (colour litho)
6027917 Dollies: Punch (colour litho) by Cobb, Ruth (1878-1950); Private Collection; (add.info.: Punch. Illustration for More Dollies)

Dollies: Algeria (colour litho)
6027908 Dollies: Algeria (colour litho) by Cobb, Ruth (1878-1950); Private Collection; (add.info.: Algeria. Illustration for More Dollies)

Dollies: Mister Merryman (colour litho)
6027902 Dollies: Mister Merryman (colour litho) by Cobb, Ruth (1878-1950); Private Collection; (add.info.: Mister Merryman)

Le frac de Grand Pere (Grand Dads Tailcoat). Scene de la vie familiale, des enfantss amusent a se deguiser avec de
FIA5335618 Le frac de Grand Pere (Grand Dads Tailcoat). Scene de la vie familiale, des enfantss amusent a se deguiser avec de vieux vetements, que leur nurse sort d une grande malle

Portrait de famille (Family Portrait). Un bebe tenant un hochet, sur les genoux de sa mere
FIA5380584 Portrait de famille (Family Portrait). Un bebe tenant un hochet, sur les genoux de sa mere, recoit quelques grains de raisins donnes par sa grand mere

The Ball Runner (litho)
6000153 The Ball Runner (litho) by Fidus (Hugo Hoppener) (1868-1948); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Ball Runner. Illustration from Jugend)

Les divertissement de la campagne (Country amusements). Peinture de Pyotr Alexandrovich Alexandrov (1794-?)
FIA5346081 Les divertissement de la campagne (Country amusements). Peinture de Pyotr Alexandrovich Alexandrov (1794-?). Aquarelle et encre sur papier, 1825. Art russe du 19e siecle. A

Petit dejeuner (Breakfast). Peinture de Mikhail Sergeyevich Bashilov (1821-1870). Huile sur toile, 29 x 25, 2 cm, 1864
FIA5337016 Petit dejeuner (Breakfast). Peinture de Mikhail Sergeyevich Bashilov (1821-1870). Huile sur toile, 29 x 25, 2 cm, 1864. Art russe du 19e siecle. State Tretyakov Gallery, Moscou

Enfants jouant (Children playing). Deux freres ayant fabrique des cubes avec des cartes a jouer
FIA5379098 Enfants jouant (Children playing). Deux freres ayant fabrique des cubes avec des cartes a jouer, les empilent sur une table

Bacchante (Bacchante). Une femme a la poitrine denudee tient des grappes de raisins avec un ange portant une coupe de
FIA5365185 Bacchante (Bacchante). Une femme a la poitrine denudee tient des grappes de raisins avec un ange portant une coupe de vin rouge

Old time partridge shooting (colour litho)
3641968 Old time partridge shooting (colour litho) by Armour, George Denholm (1864-1949); Private Collection; (add.info.: Old time partridge shooting)

Baccarat (litho)
3620552 Baccarat (litho) by Legrand, Louis Auguste Mathieu (1863-1951); Private Collection; (add.info.: Baccarat.); © Look and Learn

Blind Mans Bluff, from Falbalas & Fanfreluches, Almanach des Modes Presentes, Passees et Futures, 1925 (colour litho)
829038 Blind Mans Bluff, from Falbalas & Fanfreluches, Almanach des Modes Presentes, Passees et Futures, 1925 (colour litho) by Barbier

The Ball at the Mansion House to the Duke and Duchess of Edinburgh, the Supper (engraving)
1058550 The Ball at the Mansion House to the Duke and Duchess of Edinburgh, the Supper (engraving) by Durand, Godefroy (1832-1896); Private Collection; (add.info)

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

Snowball fight outside a castle, c. 1400 (detail of 75562)
498706 Snowball fight outside a castle, c.1400 (detail of 75562) by Italian School, (15th century); Castello del Buonconsiglio, Trento

Ice carnival at Niagara Hall, Westminster London (litho)
604307 Ice carnival at Niagara Hall, Westminster London (litho) by Davis, Lucien (1860-1941); Private Collection; (add.info.: Ice carnival at Niagara Hall)

Christmas Hunt Ball (colour litho)
7201957 Christmas Hunt Ball (colour litho) by Davis, Lucien (1860-1941); Private Collection; (add.info.: Christmas Hunt Ball. Illustration from The Sphere, 30 November 1901.); © Look and Learn

Going to the Ball (engraving)
1603871 Going to the Ball (engraving) by Davis, Lucien (1860-1941); Private Collection; (add.info.: Going to the Ball. Illustration for The Illustrated London News, 31 December 1892)

The King and his Courtiers Playing Chess, 1493 / 4 (woodcut)
986344 The King and his Courtiers Playing Chess, 1493/4 (woodcut) by Italian School, (15th century); 19.7x12.9 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: The King and his Courtiers Playing Chess)

The Noble game of the Swan: Game board with 19 compartments, 1821 (hand-coloured etching)
5938123 The Noble game of the Swan: Game board with 19 compartments, 1821 (hand-coloured etching) by British School, (19th century); Fitzwilliam Museum, University of Cambridge

The card game. Frescoes of the Palazzo Borromeo in Milan, 15th century
GIA4742261 The card game. Frescoes of the Palazzo Borromeo in Milan, 15th century. by Italian School, (15th century); Palazzo Borromeo, Milan, Italy; (add.info.: The card game)

Lady Cricketers: A Good Catch (coloured engraving)
729477 Lady Cricketers: A Good Catch (coloured engraving) by Davis, Lucien (1860-1941); Private Collection; (add.info.: Lady Cricketers: A Good Catch. Drawn by Lucien Davis and engraved by R Taylor)

Lady Cricketers (litho)
5198005 Lady Cricketers (litho) by Davis, Lucien (1860-1941); Private Collection; (add.info.: Lady Cricketers. Illustration for Cricket of To-Day and Yesterday by Percy Cross Standing (Blackwood)

English gentleman losing a pile of banknotes out his carriage wi, 1900 (chromolithograph)
7233593 English gentleman losing a pile of banknotes out his carriage wi, 1900 (chromolithograph) by Alken, Henry Thomas (1785-1851); (add.info)

A Spaniel with a Dead Hare, c. 1822-74 (oil on canvas)
7240719 A Spaniel with a Dead Hare, c.1822-74 (oil on canvas) by Bretland, Thomas W. (1802-74); 61x72.4 cm; The Weston Park Foundation, Shropshire

The Monarch of the Glen, c. 1822-73 (oil on canvas)
7240848 The Monarch of the Glen, c.1822-73 (oil on canvas) by Landseer, Edwin (1802-73) (after); 120x126 cm; The Weston Park Foundation, Shropshire

Esther Before Ahaserus, c. 1650-76 (oil on canvas)
7240833 Esther Before Ahaserus, c.1650-76 (oil on canvas) by Ehrenberg, Wilhelm van (1630-c.1676); 31x42.4 cm; The Weston Park Foundation, Shropshire

A view of Langdale, c. 1827-90 (oil on canvas)
7240831 A view of Langdale, c.1827-90 (oil on canvas) by Aspland, Theophil-Lindsey (1807-90); 63x92.7 cm; The Weston Park Foundation, Shropshire

Still life based on Hunting, c. 1665-1701 (oil on canvas)
7240978 Still life based on Hunting, c.1665-1701 (oil on canvas) by Koninck, David de (1636-99); 94x130 cm; The Weston Park Foundation, Shropshire

A Fox flushing a Mallard and a Duck, 1870 (oil on board)
7240732 A Fox flushing a Mallard and a Duck, 1870 (oil on board) by English School, (19th century); 28x36 cm; The Weston Park Foundation, Shropshire

Portrait of the Hon. Selina Weld Forester, Viscountess Newport and later Countess of Bradford (1819-1894), c
7240983 Portrait of the Hon. Selina Weld Forester, Viscountess Newport and later Countess of Bradford (1819-1894), c.1840-70 (oil on ivory) by Thorburn

River landscape by Moonlight, c. 1623-77 (oil on canvas)
7240841 River landscape by Moonlight, c.1623-77 (oil on canvas) by Neer, Aert van der (1603-77); 41.5x53 cm; The Weston Park Foundation, Shropshire

The skeleton of Death and the gamester. 1827 (engraving)
7232996 The skeleton of Death and the gamester. 1827 (engraving) by Dagley, Richard (c.1761-1841); Private Collection; (add.info.: The skeleton of Death and the gamester)

The skeleton of Death pricks bubbles of life. 1827 (engraving)
7233007 The skeleton of Death pricks bubbles of life.1827 (engraving) by Dagley, Richard (c.1761-1841); Private Collection; (add.info)

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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.