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Fine Art Print : Monkeys playing golf, skittles, hoops, croquet
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Monkeys playing golf, skittles, hoops, croquet
Monkeys playing golf, skittles, hoops, croquet, leapfrog, ball games, stiltwalking, archery, spinning tops, popinjay, etc. From a 16th century print. Lithograph from Henry Rene Allemagnes Sports and Games of Skill (Sports et Jeux d Adresse), Librairie Hachette, Paris, 1903
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Media ID 23204374
© Florilegius/Mary Evans
Allemagne Archery Ball Croquet Dadresse Golf Hoops Jeux Leapfrog Marbles Monkeys Rene Skill Skittles Spinning Tops Games Popinjay
20"x16" (+3" Border) Fine Art Print
Step into a whimsical world of monkey mischief with our selection of Fine Art Prints from Media Storehouse, featuring playful primates engaging in 16th century pastimes. Witness the delightful scene of monkeys taking a swing at golf, knocking down skittles, attempting hoops, and even trying their hand at croquet. These charming prints, sourced from Mary Evans Prints Online, add a touch of lightheartedness and intrigue to any space. Perfect for adding a unique and captivating conversation starter to your home or office decor.
20x16 image printed on 26x22 Fine Art Rag Paper with 3" (76mm) white border. Our Fine Art Prints are printed on 300gsm 100% acid free, PH neutral paper with archival properties. This printing method is used by museums and art collections to exhibit photographs and art reproductions.
Our fine art prints are high-quality prints made using a paper called Photo Rag. This 100% cotton rag fibre paper is known for its exceptional image sharpness, rich colors, and high level of detail, making it a popular choice for professional photographers and artists. Photo rag paper is our clear recommendation for a fine art paper print. If you can afford to spend more on a higher quality paper, then Photo Rag is our clear recommendation for a fine art paper print.
Estimated Image Size (if not cropped) is 50.8cm x 40.6cm (20" x 16")
Estimated Product Size is 66cm x 55.9cm (26" x 22")
These are individually made so all sizes are approximate
Artwork printed orientated as per the preview above, with landscape (horizontal) orientation to match the source image.
EDITORS COMMENTS
This 16th century lithograph, titled "Sports and Games of Skill" by Henry Rene Allemagne, showcases a lively scene of monkeys engaged in various recreational activities. The image, published by Librairie Hachette in Paris in 1903, transports us back in time to an era where animals and humans shared a common love for playful pastimes. At the heart of the composition, a group of monkeys is seen enthusiastically participating in golf. With their tails wrapped around clubs, they take turns attempting to hit a small ball towards a hole. Nearby, another monkey is engrossed in a game of skittles, skillfully aiming a stone to knock down the pins. The monkeys' playful antics continue with hoops, where they leap through hoops suspended from trees, displaying their agility and athleticism. In the background, a monkey is seen gracefully stiltwalking, while another attempts archery, nocking an arrow and aiming at a target. The whimsical scene also includes monkeys spinning tops, playing marbles, and even attempting to master the art of popinjay – a game where a bird is perched on a pole, and players try to shoot it off with a bow and arrow. This delightful illustration, with its charming depiction of monkeys engaging in various ball games, archery, and other activities, serves as a reminder that the joy of play and the pursuit of skill are timeless. The intricate details and lively energy of the monkeys in this 16th century print continue to captivate and entertain audiences even today.
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