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Bilboquet and other games - including skittles
Medieval men playing cup and ball, bilboquet, and other games including skittles, badminton and tennis. Lithograph from Henry Rene Allemagnes Sports and Games of Skill (Sports et Jeux d Adresse), Librairie Hachette, Paris, 1903
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Allemagne Badminton Ball Dadresse Jeux Pastime Racquet Rene Skill Skittles Tennis Bilboquet Games
12"x10" Modern Frame
Step back in time with our exquisite Framed Prints from Media Storehouse, featuring the captivating illustration "Bilboquet and other games - including skittles" by Rights Managed from Mary Evans Prints Online. This stunning lithograph, taken from Henry Rene Allemagne's "Sports and Games of Skill (Sports et Jeux d'Adresse)," showcases Medieval men engrossed in various games, including the classic cup-and-ball game Bilboquet, as well as skittles, badminton, and tennis. Add an air of history and elegance to any room with this beautifully framed print, sure to spark conversation and intrigue.
10x8 Print in an MDF Wooden Frame with 180 gsm Satin Finish Paper. Glazed using shatter proof thin plexi glass. Frame thickness is 1 inch and depth 0.75 inch. Fluted cardboard backing held with clips. Supplied ready to hang with sawtooth hanger and rubber bumpers. Spot clean with a damp cloth. Packaged foam wrapped in a card.
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Estimated Image Size (if not cropped) is 25.4cm x 25.4cm (10" x 10")
Estimated Product Size is 30.5cm x 25.4cm (12" x 10")
These are individually made so all sizes are approximate
Artwork printed orientated as per the preview above, with landscape (horizontal) or portrait (vertical) orientation to match the source image.
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This lithograph, titled "Sports and Games of Skill" by Henry Rene Allemagne, showcases a lively scene of Medieval men engaged in various forms of recreational entertainment. The image, published by Librairie Hachette in Paris in 1903, transports us back in time to an era where leisure activities were simple yet engaging. At the center of the composition, a man skillfully manipulates a cup and ball game, known as bilboquet. With a steady hand and focused gaze, he attempts to keep the small ball in the air by hitting it back into the cup. The intricate design of the cup, adorned with intricate patterns and embellishments, adds to the allure of the game. Surrounding the bilboquet player, other men engage in a variety of activities. One man hurls a bat at a row of skittles, the clatter of pins providing a satisfying soundtrack to the scene. Another man and woman enjoy a friendly game of badminton, their racquets poised and ready to strike the birdie. In the background, two men play tennis, their concentration evident as they volley the ball back and forth. The lithograph, with its intricate details and vibrant colors, beautifully captures the essence of Medieval pastimes. The games depicted, though seemingly simple, required a great deal of skill and dexterity, making them a popular form of entertainment for people of all ages. This enchanting illustration serves as a reminder of the enduring appeal of games and the joy they bring to our lives.
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