Billiard Sports Collection

Billiard Players. Artist: Galkin, Ilya Savvich (1860-1915)
Billiard Players. Private Collection

Billiard Room, 1902. Artist: Holden, Albert William (1848-1932)
Billiard Room, 1902. Private Collection

The billiard game, Mid of the 19th cen. Creator: Carolus, Jean (1814-1897)
The billiard game, Mid of the 19th cen. Private Collection

The Billiards Player, 1896. Creator: Tholen, Willem Bastiaan (1860-1931)
The Billiards Player, 1896. Private Collection

Cigarette case with two satyrs playing Russian billiard, 1884. Artist: Russian master
Cigarette case with two satyrs playing Russian billiard, 1884. Private Collection

Ladies Playing Billiards, 1869. Artist: Boutibonne, Charles-Edouard (1816-1897)
Ladies Playing Billiards, 1869. Private Collection

Game of Billiards, ca 1620-1625. Artist: Venne, Adriaen Pietersz. van de (1589-1662)
Game of Billiards, ca 1620-1625. Found in the collection of British Museum

Game of Billiards. Artist: Beda, Francesco (1840-1900)
Game of Billiards. Private Collection

Men in a coffee house with a Billiard room, 1814. Artist: Marcus, Jacob Ernst (1774-1826)
Men in a coffee house with a Billiard room, 1814. Found in the collection of Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam

Billiard Room at Menil-Hubert, 1892. Artist: Degas, Edgar (1834-1917)
Billiard Room at Menil-Hubert, 1892. Found in the collection of the Musee d Orsay, Paris

The Billiard Room, Early 19th cen Artist: Anonymous
The Billiard Room, Early 19th cen.. Found in the collection of the State Russian Museum, St. Petersburg

Interiors of the Winter Palace. The Billiard Room of Emperor Alexander II, Mid of the 19th cen Artist: Hau
Interiors of the Winter Palace. The Billiard Room of Emperor Alexander II, Mid of the 19th cen.. Found in the collection of the State Hermitage, St. Petersburg

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Billiard sports have a rich and fascinating history, as depicted in various artworks throughout the years. The Billiard Room by Albert William Holden in 1902 showcases the elegance and sophistication of this popular pastime. Meanwhile, Jean Carolus' depiction of a billiard game from the mid-19th century gives us a glimpse into how it was enjoyed during that era. Willem Bastiaan Tholen's painting, The Billiards Player, captures the intense concentration and skill required to excel at this sport. Ilya Savvich Galkin's artwork featuring billiard players highlights the camaraderie and competitive spirit that often accompany these games. The Russian master's creation of a cigarette case with two satyrs playing Russian billiards in 1884 adds an interesting cultural twist to the world of billiards. Charles-Edouard Boutibonne's Ladies Playing Billiards challenges traditional gender roles by showcasing women enjoying this traditionally male-dominated activity back in 1869. Adriaen Pietersz. Van de Venne's Game of Billiards from around 1620-1625 reminds us that billiards has been enjoyed for centuries, evolving over time but still retaining its allure. Francesco Beda's artwork further emphasizes its enduring popularity during his lifetime. Jacob Ernst Marcus' Men in a coffee house with a Billiard room transports us to early 19th-century social gatherings where friends would gather for both conversation and friendly competition on the green felt tables. Edgar Degas' portrayal of The Billiard Room at Menil-Hubert in 1892 offers an intimate look into private spaces dedicated solely to indulging one's passion for this beloved sport. Lastly, Eduard Hau depicts Emperor Alexander II’s grandiose Mid-19th-century Billiard Room within Interiors of Winter Palace—an opulent setting befitting such regal leisure activities.