Shuttlecock Collection

Battledore & shuttlecock by Susan Beatrice Pearse
Two little girls play battledore and shuttlecock, or badminton on a fine summers day

Family of pigs at play on a postcard. Date: circa 1890s

Victorian Silhouettes by H. L. Oakley
A page of silhouettes showing various Victorian pastimes and games including archery, croquet, skating and chess

Chinese itinerant toy seller and boys playing Jianzi by kicking a shuttlecock, Qing Dynasty
FLO4590451 Chinese itinerant toy seller and boys playing Jianzi by kicking a shuttlecock, Qing Dynasty. The toy man holds a bamboo stick with three small puppets

Children's games: In foreground boys are playing a form of skittles, on right shuttlecock
532680 Children's games: In foreground boys are playing a form of skittles, on right shuttlecock, left background playing at ball with strung rackets

Beauties Playing Battledore and Shuttlecock, c1805. Creator: Utagawa Toyokuni I
Beauties Playing Battledore and Shuttlecock, c1805

Beauties Playing Battledore and Shuttlecock, c1805. Creator: Utagawa Toyokuni I
Beauties Playing Battledore and Shuttlecock, c1805

Two boys play badminton, 1700-1800. Creator: Anon
Two boys play badminton, 1700-1800

Portrait of Kennett Dixon playing shuttlecock, 1788-1792. Creator: Sir William Beechey
Portrait of Kennett Dixon playing shuttlecock, 1788-1792

New Year Games of Shuttlecock, Battledore, and Hand Ball, from the illustrated book "Pictu... 1801
New Year Games of Shuttlecock, Battledore, and Hand Ball, from the illustrated book "Picture Book: Flowers of the Four Seasons (Ehon shiki no hana), " vol. 1, Japan, New Year, 1801

Image showing the side of an automobile from the early 1900s from the "Lotti" bodyshop of Florence Tuscany. Date of Photograph:1924

The first gas automobile of Professor Enrico Bernardi. The photo was taken on the occasion of the Exposition of Science History held in Florence in 1929. Florence Exposition of Science History

Chinese toy seller and boys playing Jianzi, Qing Dynasty
Chinese itinerant toy seller and boys playing Jianzi by kicking a shuttlecock, Qing Dynasty. The toy man holds a bamboo stick with three small puppets

Portrait of a Boy, Probably of the Crossfield Family, ca. 1770-75. Creator: William Williams
Portrait of a Boy, Probably of the Crossfield Family, ca. 1770-75

Badminton Sport Art 1
Justyna Jaszke

Badminton Sport Art 2
Justyna Jaszke

Badminton Sport Art 3
Justyna Jaszke

Portrait of Sylvie de la Rue (oil on canvas)
490008 Portrait of Sylvie de la Rue (oil on canvas) by Donckt, Franciscus Joseph Octave van der (1757-1814); 120.5x89.5 cm; Groeningemuseum, Bruges, Belgium; (add.info.: Niece of the artist)

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)

Dan Lin V Peter Hoeeg Gade China V Denmark Mens Singles Badminton Olympic Stadium, Beijing, China 14 August 2008 Date: 14 August 2008

Preparing To Serve Olympic Badminton Badminton Final Athens, Greece 19 August 2004 Date: 19 August 2004

Rasmussen, Olsen V Robertson and Gail Emms Olympic Mixed Doubles Badminton Olympic Badminton Athens, Greece 18 August 2004 Date: 18 August 2004

Gail Emms Olympic Mixed Doubles Badminton Olympic Badminton Athens, Greece 18 August 2004 Date: 18 August 2004

Gail Emms & Nathan Robertson
Gail Emms and Nathan Robertson Olympic Mixed Doubles Badminton Olympic Badminton Athens, Greece 18 August 2004 Date: 18 August 2004

Battledore and shuttlecock, c. 1748. Creator: Ishikawa Toyonobu
Battledore and shuttlecock, c. 1748

Playing Battledore and Shuttlecock on New Years Day, c. 1785. Creator: Katsukawa Shuncho
Playing Battledore and Shuttlecock on New Years Day, c. 1785

The Actor Nakamura Gentaro as a woman playing battledore and shuttlecock, c. 1704

Playing Battledore and Shuttlecock, c. 1765 / 70. Creator: Suzuki Harunobu
Playing Battledore and Shuttlecock, c. 1765/70

True View of a Yokohama Mercantile House (Yokohama shokan shinzu), 1861. European and Japanese women playing battledore and shuttlecock

Retrieving the Shuttlecock, c. 1773. Creator: Isoda Koryusai
Retrieving the Shuttlecock, c. 1773

A girl playing battledore and shuttlecock, Edo period, 18th century. Creator: Shunsho
A girl playing battledore and shuttlecock, Edo period, 18th century

Girl playing with a battledore and shuttlecock, late 18th-early 19th century

Ostrich fern

Historical views of China
6337955 Historical views of China by English School, (18th century); (add.info.: Historical views of China. Young boy given his first cap 28)

Portrait of Master Francis Barrell, 1750s (oil on canvas)
CH140976 Portrait of Master Francis Barrell, 1750s (oil on canvas) by Knapton, George (1698-1778); 75.9x6.8 cm; Private Collection; Photo eChristies Images; English, out of copyright

Girl in dress and bonnet, holding shuttlecock and racket (colour litho)
5236148 Girl in dress and bonnet, holding shuttlecock and racket (colour litho) by Greenaway, Kate (1846-1901) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Girl in dress and bonnet)

A soft answer turneth away wrath
LLM461559 A soft answer turneth away wrath by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: A soft answer turneth away wrath)

Well up
LLM459924 Well up! by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Well up! Illustration for Chatterbox annual (Wells Gardner, early 20th century).); © Look and Learn

Battledoor and shuttlecock (coloured engraving)
728730 Battledoor and shuttlecock (coloured engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Battledoor and shuttlecock)

The children of Frederick and Ellen Ray of Abingdon, Berkshire, in a landscape
711038 The children of Frederick and Ellen Ray of Abingdon, Berkshire, in a landscape, 1795 (w/c with pencil on paper) by Downman

Bat game in the Grand Hall, Parham Park, Sussex, c. 1600 from
STC429629 Bat game in the Grand Hall, Parham Park, Sussex, c.1600 from Architecture of the Middle Ages, published 1838 (colour litho) by Nash

Fire screens, 1840-50 (rosewood)
2972931 Fire screens, 1840-50 (rosewood) by English School, (19th century); The Geffrye Museum of the Home, London, UK; eGeffrye Museum; English, out of copyright

Sporting girls
insertcaption Date: circa 1920s

Historical views of China. View of the Great Wall of China 25, street scene in a Chinese town with shopkeepers and customers 26, and workers gathering leaves from the tea plant, Camellia sinensis 27

Curiosity (oil on canvas)
1128525 Curiosity (oil on canvas) by Sichel, Ernest Leopold (1862-1941); 51x25 cm; Bradford Art Galleries and Museums, West Yorkshire, UK; eBradford Museums & Galleries; English, out of copyright

Chang and Eng Bunker, the original Siamese Twins, joined at the chest, playing badminton. circa 1829

Parlour games
LLM462029 Parlour games by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Parlour games. Illustration for The Town and Country Toy Book (Religious Tract Society)

Pulcinella on Holiday
FTB60606 Pulcinella on Holiday by Tiepolo, Giandomenico (Giovanni Domenico) (1727-1804); Ca Rezzonico, Museo del Settecento, Venice, Italy; Italian, out of copyright

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"Shuttlecock: A Timeless Game of Skill and Grace" Step into the world of shuttlecock, a game that has captivated people across centuries. From the enchanting Battledore & shuttlecock by Susan Beatrice Pearse to the elegant Victorian Silhouettes by H. L. Oakley, this sport has left its mark on art and culture. Imagine a family of pigs at play on a postcard, their snouts eagerly chasing after the feathered projectile. It's a reminder that even animals find joy in this delightful game. Badminton Sport Art 1, 2, and 3 showcase the athleticism and intensity involved in badminton matches. The players' determination is palpable as they strive for victory with every powerful swing. Travel back in time to Qing Dynasty China where a Chinese toy seller introduces young boys to Jianzi - an ancient precursor to modern-day badminton. Their laughter fills the air as they skillfully keep the shuttlecock aloft with their feet. In Portrait of a Boy from ca. 1770-75 by William Williams, we catch a glimpse of how long this game has been enjoyed throughout history. The boy's mischievous smile hints at his love for playing with friends using nothing more than rackets and feathers. Sylvie de la Rue gazes out from her oil-on-canvas portrait, perhaps contemplating her next move during an intense match. Her poise reflects both elegance and determination - qualities synonymous with those who partake in this beloved sport. Illustration for Josephine's Birthday transports us to a vibrant celebration where children gather around colorful decorations while engaging in friendly shuttlecock matches. Laughter fills the scene as each player strives to outdo one another with impressive shots. Dan Lin vs Peter Hoeeg Gade captures two legendary badminton players locked in fierce competition on an international stage. Their agility and precision are awe-inspiring as they battle for supremacy, showcasing the true essence of this thrilling sport.