Paume Collection

Real Tennis in Paris
The last jeu de paume in Paris, Passage Cendrier

Emmanuel College 1690
A bird s-eye view of the college showing the chapel, dining hall, library, the Deans lodgings, gardens, brewery, kitchen & an area for real- tennis or le jeu de paume

The lines of the palm, 15th century (manuscript)
2075420 The lines of the palm, 15th century (manuscript); Bibliotheque de L'Arsenal, Paris, France; (add.info.: Paranormal. Bibl. Paranormal. The lines of the palm)

Lines of the left hand, 15th century (manuscript)
2075417 Lines of the left hand, 15th century (manuscript); Bibliotheque de L'Arsenal, Paris, France; (add.info.: Paranormal. Bibl. Paranormal. Lines of the left hand)

A Traveller with his rucksack walking along the side of the road, USA, c. 1930 (b / w photo)
1700221 A Traveller with his rucksack walking along the side of the road, USA, c.1930 (b/w photo) by American Photographer

Le Vocabulaire Illustre: Paume; Tennis; Ballspiel (engraving)
7196997 Le Vocabulaire Illustre: Paume; Tennis; Ballspiel (engraving) by European School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Paume; Tennis; Ballspiel)

Interior of the Jeu de Paume, Versailles (oil on canvas)
1766810 Interior of the Jeu de Paume, Versailles (oil on canvas) by Boilly, Louis Leopold (1761-1845); Private Collection; (add.info.: Interior of the Jeu de Paume, Versailles)

Fops and dandies playing paume, real tennis, Napoleonic era
Fops and dandies (incroyables) playing the game of paume, real tennis, in the Napoleonic era. After a caricature in le Bon Genre

The game of longue paume, lawn tennis, 17th century
The game of longue paume, lawn tennis, played in a park in Paris, 17th century. From an engraving by Israel Sylvestre, 1655

The game of paume (real tennis), 18th century. A man with racquet watches other nobles playing real tennis over a net in a courtyard

The game of tennis on the Champs Elysees, 19th century
The game of lawn tennis or longue paume on the Champs Elysees, 19th century. Handcoloured lithograph from Henry Rene Allemagnes Sports and Games of Skill (Sports et Jeux d Adresse)

Indiens Choctaws jouant a la paume (engraving)
3635678 Indiens Choctaws jouant a la paume (engraving) by European School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Indiens Choctaws jouant a la paume)

Tennis Court Oath (engraving)
672438 Tennis Court Oath (engraving) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Tennis Court Oath. Illustration for Histoire de la Revolution Francaise by M A Thiers (Furne)

Vue du Louvre et de l hotel de Bourbon en 1576 (engraving)
962993 Vue du Louvre et de l hotel de Bourbon en 1576 (engraving) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Vue du Louvre et de l hotel de Bourbon en 1576)

TENNIS COURT SERMENT
SERMENT DU JEU DE PAUME Excluded from the Assembly, the Third Estate meet in the tennis court, and swear the TENNIS COURT OATH to create a just Constitution Date: 20 June 1789

Tennis Court Oath At Jeu De Paume, 20Th June 1789. Engraved By Pannemaker-Ligny After De La Charlerie. From Histoire De La Revolution Francaise By Louis Blanc

The interior view of Galerie Nationale du Jeu de Paume. Tuileries Gardens. Paris. France

Galerie Nationale du Jeu de Paume. Tuileries Gardens. Paris. France

Tennis Court Oath Sworn
SERMENT DU JEU DE PAUME Shut out from the Assembly, the Third Estate meet in the tennis court, and swear the TENNIS COURT OATH to create a just Constitution

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"Paume: A Journey Through Time and Space" Step into the world of paume, a game that has captivated hearts for centuries. From the historic Real Tennis courts in Paris to the dusty roads of 1930s America, this captivating sport has left its mark on diverse landscapes. In black and white, a traveller with his rucksack walks along the side of an American road in 1930. Little does he know that across the ocean, in Paris, real tennis is being played passionately by skilled athletes. Le Vocabulaire Illustre showcases engravings alongside other ball games like tennis, highlighting their shared heritage. The Jeu de Paume interior at Versailles comes alive on canvas as oil strokes depict players immersed in intense matches during a bygone era. Fops and dandies from Napoleonic times engage in paume, showcasing both their elegance and love for this noble sport. Traveling back further to the 17th century brings us to longue paume - lawn tennis as we know it today. Witnessing its evolution through time becomes possible as we delve into the 18th-century depiction of real tennis - an ancestor to modern-day versions. As we step onto Champs Elysees during the 19th century, we are greeted by scenes of lively matches taking place amidst bustling crowds. The game's popularity spreads far beyond Europe's borders; even Indiens Choctaws can be seen playing paume in engravings from distant lands. But not all depictions revolve around joyous play; history intertwines with paume too. The Tennis Court Oath engraving reminds us of how this sport became intertwined with politics during pivotal moments such as these. And finally, gazing upon Vue du Louvre et de l'hôtel de Bourbon en 1576 transports us back to where it all began – when paume was just emerging as a beloved pastime.