To Play Collection

D for Dinette, 1908 (photo)
8713189 D for Dinette, 1908 (photo); 31, 5 x 25 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: in "To learn to read by Henri Manuel, published by the Librairie Felix Juven, Paris, 1908)

Africa: Moru men playing drums (b/w photo)
8664834 Africa: Moru men playing drums (b/w photo) by Bernatzik, Hugo Adolf (1897-1953); Private Collection; (add.info.: Moru men playing drums)

See-Saw with Dolly (engraving)
8631728 See-Saw with Dolly (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: See-Saw with Dolly)

Ancient Greek dance (engraving)
8635048 Ancient Greek dance (engraving) by German School, (19th century) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Ancient Greek dance. Illustration from Hellas)

Boys playing a game of draughts (engraving)
8634807 Boys playing a game of draughts (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Boys playing a game of draughts)

The building competition (colour litho)
8652452 The building competition (colour litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The building competition)

Little tennis players (colour litho)
8652470 Little tennis players (colour litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Little tennis players)

The daisy chain (colour litho)
8652469 The daisy chain (colour litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The daisy chain)

Here we are again! (colour litho)
8652454 Here we are again! (colour litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Here we are again)

Boy and uncle playing soldiers (engraving)
8651614 Boy and uncle playing soldiers (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Boy and uncle playing soldiers)

Playing the Organ (engraving)
8652796 Playing the Organ (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Playing the Organ)

Boys playing football (colour litho)
8635888 Boys playing football (colour litho) by Thiele, Carl Robert Arthur (1860-1936); Private Collection; (add.info.: Boys playing football)

Girl playing tennis (colour litho)
8635206 Girl playing tennis (colour litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Girl playing tennis)

The Golden Legend: The dance of death (colour litho)
8648827 The Golden Legend: The dance of death (colour litho) by Meteyard, Sidney (1868-1947); Private Collection; (add.info.: The dance of death. "Death, playing on a dulcimer)

A Street Cafe, Jerusalem (engraving)
8638823 A Street Cafe, Jerusalem (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: A Street Cafe, Jerusalem)

Merrie England: Children playing in Sherwood Forest (colour litho)
8643433 Merrie England: Children playing in Sherwood Forest (colour litho) by Pearse, Alfred (19th Century) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Children playing in Sherwood Forest)

Humorous cat postcard (colour litho)
8643610 Humorous cat postcard (colour litho) by Thiele, Carl Robert Arthur (1860-1936); Private Collection; (add.info.: Humorous cat postcard)

Humorous cat postcard (colour litho)
8643390 Humorous cat postcard (colour litho) by Thiele, Carl Robert Arthur (1860-1936); Private Collection; (add.info.: Humorous cat postcard)

Humorous cat postcard (colour litho)
8643337 Humorous cat postcard (colour litho) by Thiele, Carl Robert Arthur (1860-1936); Private Collection; (add.info.: Humorous cat postcard)

Cat postcard (colour litho)
8643319 Cat postcard (colour litho) by Sperlich, Josef (1863-1906); Private Collection; (add.info.: Cat postcard. Early 20th century.); Look and Learn / Valerie Jackson Harris Collection

The happy Baldwin twins (colour litho)
8635622 The happy Baldwin twins (colour litho) by Hutaf, August (1879-1942); Private Collection; (add.info.: The happy Baldwin twins. Postcard, early 20th century.); © Look and Learn

Chinese people playing Mahjong (b/w photo)
8635283 Chinese people playing Mahjong (b/w photo) by French Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Chinese people playing Mahjong)

Schoolgirls playing hockey (colour litho)
8635207 Schoolgirls playing hockey (colour litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Schoolgirls playing hockey)

Life in a German town in the first half of the 16th Century (woodcut)
8664082 Life in a German town in the first half of the 16th Century (woodcut) by Beham, Hans Sebald (1500-50); Private Collection; (add.info)

Mixed spa bathing with feasting and music (woodcut)
8663772 Mixed spa bathing with feasting and music (woodcut) by German School, (16th century) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Mixed spa bathing with feasting and music, 1519)

A Joyful Event in a Lion's Family (engraving)
8672817 A Joyful Event in a Lion's Family (engraving) by German School, (19th century) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: A Joyful Event in a Lion's Family)

Whirling dervishes (b/w photo)
8672798 Whirling dervishes (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Whirling dervishes)

In Norway (colour litho)
8672758 In Norway (colour litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: In Norway. Children fishing in a fjord)

Soldiers (colour litho)
8672718 Soldiers (colour litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Soldiers. Boys dressed as soldiers chasing girls in the park)

The Winchester Game (litho)
8625975 The Winchester Game (litho) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Winchester Game, a type of football developed at Winchester School)

Professor Wiljalba Frikell's Christmas entertainments (engraving)
8676670 Professor Wiljalba Frikell's Christmas entertainments (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Paul Morphy, American chess master (engraving)
8676665 Paul Morphy, American chess master (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Paul Morphy (1837-1884), American chess master

Paul Morphy playing eight games of chess blindfolded, Cafe de la Regence, Paris (engraving)
8676595 Paul Morphy playing eight games of chess blindfolded, Cafe de la Regence, Paris (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

A Trussed Fowl (litho)
8670129 A Trussed Fowl (litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: A Trussed Fowl. Illustration for Three Hundred Games and Pastimes by Edward Verrall Lucas (1868-1938)

Golden hours by the sea (colour litho)
8672731 Golden hours by the sea (colour litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Golden hours by the sea. Children playing in a boat on the seashore)

Theatre in the Year 2000 (chromolitho)
8677554 Theatre in the Year 2000 (chromolitho) by German School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Theatre in the Year 2000)

A mishap during a game of tennis (chromolitho)
8677552 A mishap during a game of tennis (chromolitho) by American School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: A mishap during a game of tennis.); Look and Learn / Barbara Loe Collection

Men playing cards (chromolitho)
8677578 Men playing cards (chromolitho) by American School, (19th century) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Men playing cards)

Children looking through a kaleidoscope (chromolitho)
8677282 Children looking through a kaleidoscope (chromolitho) by French School, (19th century) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Children looking through a kaleidoscope)

Advertising card for Royal Vinolia talcum powder (chromolitho)
8677629 Advertising card for Royal Vinolia talcum powder (chromolitho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Civilization advances by leaps and bounds (chromolitho)
8677493 Civilization advances by leaps and bounds (chromolitho) by American School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Civilization advances by leaps and bounds)

Christmas greetings card advertising the Novelty Printing House (chromolitho)
8677473 Christmas greetings card advertising the Novelty Printing House (chromolitho) by American School, (19th century) (after); Private Collection; (add.info)

Children playing a xylophone (chromolitho)
8677296 Children playing a xylophone (chromolitho) by French School, (19th century) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Children playing a xylophone)

Girl playing with toy kitchen utensils (chromolitho)
8677295 Girl playing with toy kitchen utensils (chromolitho) by French School, (19th century) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Girl playing with toy kitchen utensils)

Children playing a game of ferret (chromolitho)
8677279 Children playing a game of ferret (chromolitho) by French School, (19th century) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Children playing a game of ferret)

Real tennis court, Hayling Island, Hampshire (b/w photo)
8676054 Real tennis court, Hayling Island, Hampshire (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Real tennis court, Hayling Island, Hampshire)

Golf Courses: Sandwich, playing onto the green from "Hades" (litho)
8670341 Golf Courses: Sandwich, playing onto the green from "Hades" (litho) by Rountree, Harry (Herbert R.) (1878-1950); Private Collection; (add.info.: Sandwich)

Women's cricket (b/w photo)
8664239 Women's cricket (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Will there soon be ladies at Lord's? Women's team playing cricket)

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"To Play: Embracing Joy and Freedom in the Golden Hour" As the sun begins its descent, casting a warm golden glow over the picturesque Altipiano di Sarnonico in Trentino, Italy, a child's laughter fills the air. In this idyllic setting nestled within Valle di Non valley, an enchanting scene unfolds - a child playing with a ball at sunset. In this fleeting moment of innocence and pure delight, time seems to stand still. The child's carefree spirit takes flight as they chase after their beloved companion, their eyes sparkling with anticipation. Each kick of the ball is accompanied by peals of laughter that echo through the tranquil landscape. The simplicity of play becomes a powerful reminder for us all. It reminds us to embrace our inner child and find joy in life's simplest pleasures. As adults burdened by responsibilities and worries, we often forget how liberating it can be to let go and immerse ourselves in playful abandon. The beauty of this image lies not only in its aesthetic appeal but also in its profound symbolism. It serves as a gentle nudge for us to reconnect with our own sense of wonderment and curiosity. To play is not just reserved for children; it is an essential part of being human. Amidst the breathtaking backdrop painted by nature itself, we witness firsthand the magic that unfolds when one embraces playfulness without reservation or judgment. The world becomes brighter; troubles fade away momentarily as happiness takes center stage. So let us take inspiration from this captivating scene captured expertly by Michael S. Nolan from SpecialistStock photography agency. Let us remember that no matter how busy life gets or how heavy our burdens may seem, there is always room for playfulness and joy. In these precious moments where dusk meets dawn on Altipiano di Sarnonico, we are reminded that true freedom lies not only in conquering challenges but also in allowing ourselves to surrender to the simple pleasure of play.