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Boy playing blind mans buff (colour litho)
3622145 Boy playing blind mans buff (colour litho) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Boy playing blind mans buff. A peine est-il livre a lui-meme, que voila mon Claude qui etend les bras, commes il voulait embrasser l univers. Illustration from Les Enfants d Aujourd hui by Hippolyte Hostein (Paris, 1844).); © Look and Learn
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This charming lithograph captures the innocence and joy of childhood play. In the image, a young boy is seen playing blind man's buff in a lush garden setting. Blindfolded and with arms outstretched, he eagerly navigates through the game, his excitement palpable. The French School artist skillfully portrays the child's anticipation as he reaches out to embrace the world around him. The scene depicted here is from Les Enfants d'Aujourd'hui, an illustrated book by Hippolyte Hostein published in Paris in 1844. It beautifully encapsulates a moment of carefree fun and camaraderie among children during that era. The composition showcases not only the boy but also highlights elements of fashion and dress prevalent at that time. The attention to detail extends to other children present in the park, both boys and girls engaged in their own games. Through this artwork, we are reminded of the universal nature of childhood experiences across cultures and generations. Regardless of language or nationality, children have always found solace and delight in playful activities such as blind man's buff. This print serves as a delightful window into history while evoking nostalgia for simpler times when imagination reigned supreme. It reminds us to cherish those moments of innocent joy that shape our fondest memories.
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