Aiming Collection (#24)

Two 15th century soldiers with a hand gun or firing baton, from Les Arts au Moyen Age
KW415610 Two 15th century soldiers with a hand gun or firing baton, from Les Arts au Moyen Age, published 1873 (litho) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; Ken Welsh; French

Northern Afghan rebels fighting the British in the mountains of Hazara, Pakistan
KW409937 Northern Afghan rebels fighting the British in the mountains of Hazara, Pakistan, during British rule, 1878 (engraving) by Bayard

2962725; out of copyright

At the Spanish frontier, duel between Paul Deroulede and Jean Jaures, illustration
XIR780620 At the Spanish frontier, duel between Paul Deroulede and Jean Jaures, illustration from Le Petit Journal, Supplement illustre, 18th December 1904 (colour litho) by French School

The impeachment, or The father of the gang turned Kings evidence, Gillray, James, 1756-1815, artist, engraving 1791, Edmund Burke standing behind and with his hands on the heads of Richard B

English archer shooting a longbow, from The Worlds Inhabitants by G
KW468244 English archer shooting a longbow, from The Worlds Inhabitants by G.T. Bettany, published 1888 (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; Ken Welsh; English

Soldiers with bayonets (engraving)
XJF268716 Soldiers with bayonets (engraving) by German School, (18th century); Private Collection; German, out of copyright

Hunters and favourites drinking with noble or King (opaque w / c & gold on paper)
KW272912 Hunters and favourites drinking with noble or King (opaque w/c & gold on paper) (for detail see 272920) by Persian School, (17th century); Private Collection; Ken Welsh; Persian

Arcas aiming his arrow at Callisto, Hendrick Goltzius, Franco Estius, 1590

Archer (litho)
XJF261697 Archer (litho) by Persian School; Private Collection; Persian, out of copyright

How to Allure the Hare, after a miniature in the 15th century Manuscript of Phoebus
KW260513 How to Allure the Hare, after a miniature in the 15th century Manuscript of Phoebus, from Le Moyen Age et La Renaissance by Paul Lacroix (1806-84) published 1847 (litho) by French School

How to Carry a Cloth to Approach Beasts, after a miniature in the 15th century Manuscript
KW260512 How to Carry a Cloth to Approach Beasts, after a miniature in the 15th century Manuscript of Phoebus, from Le Moyen Age et La Renaissance by Paul Lacroix (1806-84) published 1847 (litho)

Sketch of Robin Hood, 1852 (w / c over graphite on paper)
XYC250007 Sketch of Robin Hood, 1852 (w/c over graphite on paper) by Dadd, Richard (1817-86); 34.6x24.8 cm; Yale Center for British Art, Paul Mellon Collection, USA; English, out of copyright

Hunting the Buffalo (colour litho)
XJL166128 Hunting the Buffalo (colour litho) by American School, (19th century); Free Library, Philadelphia, PA, USA; American, out of copyright

Duck Shooting (oil on canvas)
XYC157040 Duck Shooting (oil on canvas) by Alken, Henry Thomas (1785-1851); 26x31.4 cm; Yale Center for British Art, Paul Mellon Collection, USA; English, out of copyright

Shooting, plate 3, engraved by William Woollett (1735-85) 1770 (engraving with etching)
XYC151883 Shooting, plate 3, engraved by William Woollett (1735-85) 1770 (engraving with etching) by Stubbs, George (1724-1806) (after); 44.1x55.7 cm; Yale Center for British Art

Joash Shooting the Arrow of Deliverance, 1844 (oil on canvas)
XKH141379 Joash Shooting the Arrow of Deliverance, 1844 (oil on canvas) by Dyce, William (1806-64); 76x109 cm; Hamburger Kunsthalle, Hamburg, Germany; (add.info.: The Lords arrow of victory)

The Lover Surrounded by Dancers, The God of Love Aiming at the Lover; Unknown; Paris, France, Europe; about 1405; Tempera colors, gold leaf

Aiming Points on the Body; Fiore Furlan dei Liberi da Premariacco, Italian, about 1340/1350 - before 1450; about 1410; Tempera colors, gold leaf, silver leaf

Snipers
18th May 1918: Soldiers of the 168th Infantry 42nd Division fire shots from hiding in Badonviller. (Photo by General Photographic Agency/Getty Images)

Cockpit Machine Gun
A German airman demonstrates the greater range of fire achieved by mounting his gun on a swivel upon a rotating ring. (Photo by General Photographic Agency/Getty Images)

No Trench
circa 1916: German troops with machine guns lying in wait for the enemy. (Photo by General Photographic Agency/Getty Images)

Golf In The Desert
circa 1930: The rugged slopes of Squaw Peak in the background and the many fingered Saguare cacti in the foreground lend a spectacular note to the delightful golfcourse of the Arizona Biltmore Hotel

A golf ball is placed on a tee, Germany

WORLD WAR I: TRAINING. A man sighting a rifle at a U. S. Army training camp at Plattsburg
WORLD WAR I: TRAINING. A man sighting a rifle at a U.S. Army training camp at Plattsburg, New York, before departing for Europe during World War I. Photograph, c1917

WORLD WAR I: SERBIA. Serbian heavy gun loaded and aimed at advancing German and Austrian troops near Nis, Serbia, during World War I. Photograph, c1915

WORLD WAR I: ISONZO FRONT. Austrian machine gunners in action against an Italian detachment on the Isonzo Front during World War I. Photograph, c1916

WORLD WAR I: GUNNERS, 1918. American machine gunners on the Western Front in France before the attack led by Marshal Ferdinand Foch on 21 August 1918. Photograph

WWI: BELGIAN GUNNER. A Belgian gunner operating a maxim machine gun during World War I. Photograph, 1914-1918

WORLD WAR I: SHARPSHOOTERS. Belgian sharpshooters firing at the enemy from an armored railroad car during World War I. Photograph, 1914-1918

F. A. MITCHELL-HEDGES (1882-1959). British adventurer and writer
F.A. MITCHELL-HEDGES (1882-1959). British adventurer and writer. Demonstrating the Thompson submachine gun. Mitchell-Hedges claimed to set the world record in making 47 of 50 shots fired at a target

Silhouette of man aiming shotgun outdoors

Man preparing to throw football

Woman throwing horseshoe

No. 1 Remount Dept
A Canadian officer of the No. 1 Remount Dept. teaching a horse to lie down during firing on Salisbury Plain, Wiltshire, England, Great Britain, circa 1900

Man playing billiards (B&W sepia tone)
Archival image

War Aims Meeting
August 1917: Welsh Liberal politician and Prime Minister, David Lloyd George, presiding over a war aims meeting at Queens Hall. (Photo by Topical Press Agency/Getty Images)

Bunker Shot
6th July 1918: Playing out of a bunker in an American golf tournament at Stoke Poges, Buckinghamshire. (Photo by Topical Press Agency/Getty Images)

Air Force Gunner
September 1922: An Irish Air Force gunner getting into position in his bi-plane during the Irish Civil War. (Photo by Walshe/Topical Press Agency/Getty Images)

Duckshooter
A duckshooter stalking birds on a sledge with a punt gun, on the frozen waters of Crowbit Wash in the Fens. (Photo by Topical Press Agency/Getty Images)

Lisbon Revolution
1910: Armed men behind barricades in Lisbon during a conflict which ended with the forced abdication of Manuel II. (Photo by Topical Press Agency/Getty Images)

Irish Sniper
July 1922: A sniper at the foot of Nelsons column in Dublin. (Photo by Brooke/Topical Press Agency/Getty Images)

Street Shelling
July 1922: Uniformed Free State troops fire an 18 pounder field gun at the Tramway House, during the Irish Civil War. They are using two damaged Lancia armoured cars for protection

Speed Trap
1st December 1978: PC Alex McHattie aiming a radar speed gun (VASCA) at a car. (Photo by Roy Chaplin/Evening Standard/Getty Images)

Black US Soldiers Pointing Rifles In Civil War
Two Black soldiers in the Union Army aim their rifles beside a corner of a builidng in Picket Post, a Mathew Brady photograph from the American Civil War, 1860s

Goal Scoring Machine
1st December 1951: Arthur Milton of Arsenal aims a shot at a novel goal-scoring machine during a training session. Milton also plays cricket for Gloucestershire

Lining Up A Shot
circa 1850: Two gentlemen and two ladies play a friendly game of billiards in William Duftons private drawing room. (Photo by Hulton Archive/Getty Images)

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"Aiming: The Art of Precision and Focus Across Different Eras and Sports" Snooker player and table: With unwavering concentration, the snooker player lines up his shot, aiming to sink that elusive black ball into the corner pocket. Rifle Brigade in position, Western Front - WWI: Amidst the chaos of war, soldiers take aim with their rifles, each shot carefully calculated as they strive for victory on the battlefield. Horseback Archery Competition (Yabusame): Galloping at full speed, archers skillfully draw their bows and release arrows towards targets with pinpoint accuracy during this thrilling display of equestrian precision. Two men shooting in Scotland: Against a picturesque Scottish backdrop, two marksmen focus intently on their targets as they compete to hit bullseyes with every shot fired. Errol Flynn / Robin Hood: Channeling his inner Robin Hood, Errol Flynn takes aim with his bow and arrow, showcasing both grace and precision in his legendary portrayal of the iconic outlaw. Edward VII / Shooting 1890: King Edward VII demonstrates his prowess as a marksman while participating in a shooting event; his keen eye aims true as he hits target after target. Darts and Dartboard: In pubs around the world, players meticulously aim darts at colorful segments on a dartboard – aiming for high scores or even that elusive perfect game. Teddy bear playing golf: Even stuffed animals can enjoy a round of golf. A teddy bear takes careful aim before swinging its tiny club – an adorable reminder that anyone can aspire to be accurate on the green. Two cats playing billiards on a Christmas card: On a festive holiday card scene, mischievous cats engage in an amusing game of billiards – each feline aiming precisely to outsmart one another amidst laughter-filled moments.