Forfeits Collection

Forfeits
Pen and ink drawing depicting a game of Forfeits being played in a drawing room, after a painting by Eyre Crowe exhibited at the Royal Academy in 1880. Date: 1880

Man forced to kiss an ugly woman at a dance party
5893709 Man forced to kiss an ugly woman at a dance party. by Rowlandson, Thomas (1756-1827); (add.info.: Man forced to kiss an ugly woman at a dance party during a game of forfeits. More Miseries)

Forfeits, 1880 (pen and ink on paper)
695571 Forfeits, 1880 (pen and ink on paper) by Crowe, Eyre (1824-1910); The Geffrye Museum of the Home, London, UK; (add.info.: Victorian parlour game.); eGeffrye Museum; English, out of copyright

Man and two women failing to close a packed trunk in a hotel room while a servant looks on. Miseries of Travelling. Handcoloured copperplate engraving designed

Forfeits, 1872 (oil on panel)
659077 Forfeits, 1872 (oil on panel) by O Neill, George Bernard (1828-1917); 39x53.5 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: Forfeits. George Bernard O Neill (1828-1917). Oil on panel

Indoor Amusements (engraving)
6027045 Indoor Amusements (engraving) by Ogden, Henry Alexander (1856-1936) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Indoor Amusements)

Childrens games: Snap dragon, Oranges and Lemons, Blindmans Buff, Forfeits (colour litho)
6032856 Childrens games: Snap dragon, Oranges and Lemons, Blindmans Buff, Forfeits (colour litho) by European School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Childrens games: Snap dragon)

Japanese game forfeits Shinichi Suzuki Japanese
A Japanese game of forfeits; Shinichi Suzuki (Japanese, 1835 - 1919); Japan; about 1873 - 1883; Hand-colored Albumen silver print

L Wain. Forfeits (handstand)
Forfeits. Artist: Louis Wain. Happy cats having fun with a traditional game of Forfeitsand a cat doing a handstand as its forfeit Date: 1904

Game of forfeits commenced with a large group of people, by spinning a wooden trencher or dish and was called turn-trencher

Batgers Forfeit Crackers
A jolly party game at home at the dinner table with a family wearing party hats playing forfeits. Looks like poor Percy has had to go under the table with Uncle Clarence

Batgers Crackers Amusing Forfeits
Label for a box of Batgers Amusing Forfeits crackers showing a male and female clown sharing a cracker or two

Game / Forfeits 1828
Forfeits played at an evening party

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"Forfeits: A Playful Twist of Fate" Step back in time to the lively dance parties of the 19th century, where forfeits added an element of surprise and amusement. In a pen and ink drawing from 1880, we witness a man reluctantly kissing an "ugly" woman as part of this playful tradition. The artist captures the humor and embarrassment that ensues. Another artwork from 1872 depicts a comical scene involving a man and two women struggling to close a packed trunk during a game of forfeits. The oil painting showcases their failed attempts, leaving everyone in stitches. They were not limited to adults; even children enjoyed these indoor amusements. A colorful lithograph showcases popular games like Snap Dragon, Oranges and Lemons, Blindman's Buff, and Forfeits itself. Laughter fills the room as youngsters eagerly participate in these timeless pastimes. Across cultures, forfeit games have been embraced with enthusiasm. In Japan, Shinichi Suzuki introduces us to Japanese game forfeits through captivating illustrations that highlight cultural traditions intertwined with mirthful challenges. The whimsical world extends beyond art into everyday life. L Wain's charming depiction shows cats engaging in acrobatic feats for their own version of this entertaining diversion - truly showcasing that no one is exempt from its allure. Even festive occasions like Christmas are not immune to the allure of forfeit games. An engraving transports us back to yesteryears when families gathered around crackling fireplaces indulging in laughter-filled evenings filled with merry competition. Batger's Forfeit Crackers take it up another notch by combining delicious treats with unexpected dares inside each cracker - ensuring every bite brings anticipation for what challenge awaits next. Whether it be historical paintings or modern-day innovations like Batger's crackers, one thing remains constant: forfeit games bring people together through shared laughter and lighthearted mischief.