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Play Collection (#6)

"Embracing the Joy of Play: From Medora Musical to Puppy Tail Chewing" The Medora Musical in Medora, North Dakota, USA - where music and laughter intertwine on stage

Background imagePlay Collection: Children playing, 1879. Creator: Catherine Greenaway

Children playing, 1879. Creator: Catherine Greenaway
Children playing, 1879.

Background imagePlay Collection: What You Will!, 1822. Creator: JMW Turner

What You Will!, 1822. Creator: JMW Turner
What You Will!, 1822. What You Will is the subtitle of Shakespeare's Twelfth Night, a play that involves mistaken identities and flirtatious encounters between characters.

Background imagePlay Collection: Fountains, Madison Sq. Park on hot day, between c1910 and c1915. Creator: Bain News Service

Fountains, Madison Sq. Park on hot day, between c1910 and c1915. Creator: Bain News Service
Fountains, Madison Sq. Park on hot day, between c1910 and c1915.

Background imagePlay Collection: Farm for school children, N.Y.C., between c1910 and c1915. Creator: Bain News Service

Farm for school children, N.Y.C., between c1910 and c1915. Creator: Bain News Service
Farm for school children, N.Y.C., between c1910 and c1915. Shows children in the farm garden which opened on May 20, 1911

Background imagePlay Collection: Scene from 'Never Too Late To Mend,' at the Princess's Theatre, 1865. Creator: Unknown

Scene from "Never Too Late To Mend," at the Princess's Theatre, 1865. Creator: Unknown
Scene from "Never Too Late To Mend," at the Princess's Theatre, 1865. London stage production. 'That interesting drama of modern social life founded upon Mr

Background imagePlay Collection: 'Le Petit Minet', by W. L. Thomas...exhibition of the Institute of Painters in Water Colours, 1865

"Le Petit Minet", by W. L. Thomas...exhibition of the Institute of Painters in Water Colours, 1865
"Le Petit Minet", by W. L. Thomas, from the exhibition of the Institute of Painters in Water Colours, 1865. 'Mr

Background imagePlay Collection: Scene From 'Arrah-Na-Pogue', at the Princess's Theatre, 1865. Creator: Unknown

Scene From "Arrah-Na-Pogue", at the Princess's Theatre, 1865. Creator: Unknown
Scene From "Arrah-Na-Pogue", at the Princess's Theatre, 1865. London stage production. 'The beautiful scene which we have selected for one of our Illustrations will be recognised

Background imagePlay Collection: Scene from 'A Wonderful Woman,' performed by the Dramatic Society of St. George's Rifle Corps..1865

Scene from "A Wonderful Woman," performed by the Dramatic Society of St. George's Rifle Corps..1865
Scene from "A Wonderful Woman," performed by the Dramatic Society of St. George's Rifle Corps, in the camp theatre at Wimbledon, 1865

Background imagePlay Collection: Scene from 'David Garrick,' at the Haymarket Theatre: Garrick...[and] Ada Ingot..., 1864

Scene from "David Garrick," at the Haymarket Theatre: Garrick...[and] Ada Ingot..., 1864. Creator: Unknown
Scene from "David Garrick," at the Haymarket Theatre: Garrick (Mr. Sothern) entreating Ada Ingot (Miss Moore) to return to her father, 1864. London stage production

Background imagePlay Collection: New-Year's Day in Japan - game of battledore and shuttlecock in the streets of Yokohama, 1865

New-Year's Day in Japan - game of battledore and shuttlecock in the streets of Yokohama, 1865. Creator: Unknown
New-Year's Day in Japan - game of battledore and shuttlecock in the streets of Yokohama, 1865. Illustration of '...Japanese manners

Background imagePlay Collection: The Shakspeare Commemoration: scene from...'King Henry IV.', Part I, played at Drury Lane..., 1864

The Shakspeare Commemoration: scene from..."King Henry IV.", Part I, played at Drury Lane..., 1864
The Shakspeare Commemoration: scene from Shakspeare's play of "King Henry IV.", Part I, as played at Drury Lane - Battle of Shrewsbury, in the last act, 1864

Background imagePlay Collection: Tableau of Shakspeare characters, designed by John Gilbert, 1864. Creator: W Thomas

Tableau of Shakspeare characters, designed by John Gilbert, 1864. Creator: W Thomas
Tableau of Shakspeare characters, designed by John Gilbert, 1864. Illustration celebrating the tricentenary of Shakespeare's birth

Background imagePlay Collection: Box made of the wood of Shakspeare's mulberry-tree, presented to [David] Garrick..., 1864

Box made of the wood of Shakspeare's mulberry-tree, presented to [David] Garrick..., 1864. Creator: Unknown
Box made of the wood of Shakspeare's mulberry-tree, presented to [David] Garrick by the town of Stratford-on-Avon, 1864

Background imagePlay Collection: The Shakspeare Commemoration at Stratford-On-Avon: scene from 'Romeo And Juliet'..., 1864

The Shakspeare Commemoration at Stratford-On-Avon: scene from "Romeo And Juliet"..., 1864. Creator: Unknown
The Shakspeare Commemoration at Stratford-On-Avon: scene from "Romeo And Juliet", as performed in the Festival Pavilion, 1864

Background imagePlay Collection: The Shakspeare Commemoration at Stratford-On-Avon: scene from 'The Comedy of Errors'...1864

The Shakspeare Commemoration at Stratford-On-Avon: scene from "The Comedy of Errors"...1864. Creator: Unknown
The Shakspeare Commemoration at Stratford-On-Avon: scene from "The Comedy of Errors", as performed in the Festival Pavilion, 1864

Background imagePlay Collection: Four balloons and another one

Four balloons and another one
Tal Paz-Fridman

Background imagePlay Collection: Pure Joy

Pure Joy
Tal Paz-Fridman

Background imagePlay Collection: Reflections on the Sea

Reflections on the Sea
Tal Paz-Fridman

Background imagePlay Collection: Seaside 2017

Seaside 2017
Tal Paz-Fridman

Background imagePlay Collection: Here and Now #5

Here and Now #5
Tal Paz-Fridman

Background imagePlay Collection: Here and Now #2

Here and Now #2
Tal Paz-Fridman

Background imagePlay Collection: chords of life

chords of life
PacodlaCorte

Background imagePlay Collection: José Manuel cruz

José Manuel cruz

Background imagePlay Collection: Euphoria

Euphoria
Kapuschinsky

Background imagePlay Collection: playing bear cubs 2

playing bear cubs 2
Bjoern Alicke

Background imagePlay Collection: Foxs Playing

Foxs Playing
Jun Zuo

Background imagePlay Collection: Stories of dailylife

Stories of dailylife
Kuntal Biswas

Background imagePlay Collection: ChessMate

ChessMate
Nick Amanda

Background imagePlay Collection: Leafy Plant #5

Leafy Plant #5
Alisa Galitsyna

Background imagePlay Collection: Leafy Plant #3

Leafy Plant #3
Alisa Galitsyna

Background imagePlay Collection: Time to play

Time to play
Xavier Ortega

Background imagePlay Collection: Innocence

Innocence
Kuntal Biswas

Background imagePlay Collection: Female cellist

Female cellist
Eiji Yamamoto

Background imagePlay Collection: Topi with calf

Topi with calf
Xavier Ortega

Background imagePlay Collection: Playful Impression

Playful Impression
Treechild

Background imagePlay Collection: Solo Fan Dance-BW

Solo Fan Dance-BW
Molly Fu

Background imagePlay Collection: bass

bass
Erkan Camlilar

Background imagePlay Collection: singer

singer
amir masoud arabshshi

Background imagePlay Collection: Notes in the Forest

Notes in the Forest
Dogan Kokdemir

Background imagePlay Collection: Endless Melody

Endless Melody
Ruslan Bolgov

Background imagePlay Collection: Beach Surf_001

Beach Surf_001
Pictufy Studio III

Background imagePlay Collection: Beach_015

Beach_015
Pictufy Studio III

Background imagePlay Collection: SplashDog

SplashDog
Marcel Egger

Background imagePlay Collection: A Fluitist

A Fluitist
Dinesh Verma

Background imagePlay Collection: Tennis Court Geen 1

Tennis Court Geen 1
Raisa Zwart

Background imagePlay Collection: You Are Ace

You Are Ace
Frankie Kerr-Dineen

Background imagePlay Collection: Like a Diamond

Like a Diamond
Frankie Kerr-Dineen

Background imagePlay Collection: Counter-hitting

Counter-hitting
Steven Zhou




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"Embracing the Joy of Play: From Medora Musical to Puppy Tail Chewing" The Medora Musical in Medora, North Dakota, USA - where music and laughter intertwine on stage, inviting audiences to immerse themselves in the magic of play. Meet Riley, a brown roan Italian Spinone puppy at 13 weeks old, finding pure bliss in chewing his own tail – a delightful reminder of the innocence and simplicity that comes with play. African wild dogs (Lycaon pictus) juveniles engaging in playful antics as they try their luck with an impala's leg – showcasing nature's vibrant spirit through their energetic games. Village green cricket in Tilford, Surrey, England – where time seems to stand still as players unite for a friendly match under the sun-drenched sky; a testament to the enduring tradition of play. Step back into history with Show Boat Poster from 1927 – capturing the essence of theatrical play that has captivated audiences for generations and continues to leave them spellbound. The England Test cricket XI at Nottingham, Nottinghamshire in 1899 immortalized by WA Rouch's artistry – reminding us how sport can ignite passion and camaraderie through spirited competition. Bruegel (Brueghel), Pieter the Elder's Children’s Games painting from 1560 offers a glimpse into centuries past when children found joy through imaginative play without modern distractions. Whitestone Pond on Hampstead Heath becomes an oasis for carefree moments as people gather around its tranquil waters, letting go of worries and embracing spontaneous playfulness. Piece together memories with a jigsaw puzzle featuring golfers on Prestwick golf course in Scotland circa 1914– relishing both mental challenge and leisurely enjoyment while celebrating this timeless game.