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Poster Print : Bilboquet and other games - including skittles
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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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Media ID 23204166
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Allemagne Badminton Ball Dadresse Jeux Pastime Racquet Rene Skill Skittles Tennis Bilboquet Games
18x24 inch Poster Print
Step back in time with Media Storehouse's captivating range of poster prints featuring Medieval men engaged in various games of skill. This enchanting collection, sourced from Henry Rene Allemagne's "Sports and Games of Skill," includes the classic cup and ball game Bilboquet, as well as the popular pastimes of skittles, badminton, and tennis. Each lithograph print, brought to you by Rights Managed from Mary Evans Prints Online, adds a touch of history and charm to any room. Perfect for game enthusiasts, history buffs, or those seeking to create an authentic medieval atmosphere, these prints are sure to be conversation starters and treasured additions to your decor.
Poster prints are budget friendly enlarged prints in standard poster paper sizes. Printed on 150 gsm Matte Paper for a natural feel and supplied rolled in a tube. Great for framing and should last many years. To clean wipe with a microfiber, non-abrasive cloth or napkin. Our Archival Quality Photo Prints and Fine Art Paper Prints are printed on higher quality paper and the choice of which largely depends on your budget.
Poster prints are budget friendly enlarged prints in standard poster paper sizes (A0, A1, A2, A3 etc). Whilst poster paper is sometimes thinner and less durable than our other paper types, they are still ok for framing and should last many years. Our Archival Quality Photo Prints and Fine Art Paper Prints are printed on higher quality paper and the choice of which largely depends on your budget.
Estimated Product Size is 61.6cm x 46.3cm (24.3" x 18.2")
These are individually made so all sizes are approximate
Artwork printed orientated as per the preview above, with landscape (horizontal) orientation to match the source image.
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EDITORS COMMENTS
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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