Blind Mans Buff Collection

Blind man's buff
7243396 Blind man's buff; Private Collection; (add.info.: Blind man's buff, 19th century parlour games. From L'Univers Illustre, published Paris, 1859); Photo © Ken Welsh

Blind man's buff, c.1880 (print)
7293419 Blind man's buff, c.1880 (print); (add.info.: Education. Girls playing blind man's buff. Imagery, France, ca 1880); Photo: © Archives Charmet

Blind Man's Buff, c18th century. Creator: Nicolas Lancret
Blind Man's Buff, c18th century

Putti Playing, 1700-1720. Creator: Hendrik van Limborch
Putti Playing, 1700-1720

Julestuen (The Christmas Party)...Holberg Gallery. Scenes from Ludvig Holberg's comedies, 1814
Julestuen (The Christmas Party), 13. scene; Holberg Gallery. Scenes from Ludvig Holberg's comedies, 1814

Blind man's buff, after Fragonard. Creator: Unknown
Blind man's buff, after Fragonard. (Le colin-maillard, d'apres Fragonard)

Colin Maillard, 1760. Creator: Jacques Firmin Beauvarlet
Colin Maillard, 1760

Blindmans Buff (Le Colin-Maillard) c. 1755-80 (oil on canvas)
TMK282567 Blindmans Buff (Le Colin-Maillard) c.1755-80 (oil on canvas) by Fragonard, Jean-Honore (1732-1806); 62.5x45.1 cm; The Putnam Foundation, Timken Museum of Art, San Diego

La Gallina Ciega, (Blind Mans Buff), 1788, (c1934). Artist: Francisco Goya
La Gallina Ciega, (Blind Mans Buff), 1788, (c1934). Rococo cartoon produced by Spanish artist Francisco de Goya for tapestries at the Royal Palace of El Pardo

A tragic game of blind mans buff (colour litho)
3099127 A tragic game of blind mans buff (colour litho) by Meaulle, Fortune Louis (1844-1901); Private Collection; (add.info.: A tragic game of blind mans buff. Une partie de colin-maillard tragique)

The Ladies Bower (Saxon House), illustration from Hutchinsons Story of the British Nation, c. 1920 (litho)
STC363609 The Ladies Bower (Saxon House), illustration from Hutchinsons Story of the British Nation, c.1920 (litho) by Stewart

Blindmans Buff, 1849 (engraving)
3316004 Blindmans Buff, 1849 (engraving) by British School, (19th century); Private Collection; Peter Newark Pictures

Outdoor Amusements at the Kankanro Teahouse in Yoshiwara, c. 1794

Blindmans Bluff (Furnishing Fabric), England, 1785 / 95. Creator: Unknown
Blindmans Bluff (Furnishing Fabric), England, 1785/95

Childrens games (chromolitho)
5226782 Childrens games (chromolitho) by European School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Childrens games)

Victorian Christmas card titled The Young Folks
3849899 Victorian Christmas card titled The Young Folks by English School, (19th century); Victoria & Albert Museum, London, UK; Photo © Derek Bayes. All rights reserved 2022

Page from Upstream by Richard Andre, Search for the beginning of time (colour litho)
5198190 Page from Upstream by Richard Andre, Search for the beginning of time (colour litho) by Andre, Richard (1834-1907); Private Collection; (add.info.: Illustration for Up Stream)

The Christmas Party (engraving)
6010538 The Christmas Party (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Christmas Party. Illustration for The Infants Magazine (1877).); © Look and Learn

Our Visit to Grandpa (engraving)
6007149 Our Visit to Grandpa (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Our Visit to Grandpa)

Blind Mans Buff, quadrille by C H R Marriott, Victorian sheet music cover (colour litho)
6031945 Blind Mans Buff, quadrille by C H R Marriott, Victorian sheet music cover (colour litho) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Blind Mans Buff)

Blind Mans Buff (engraving)
671241 Blind Mans Buff (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Blind Mans Buff. Illustration for Games for Family Parties and Children (Frederick Warne)

Various Christmas Scenes, Christmas Card (chromolitho)
730920 Various Christmas Scenes, Christmas Card (chromolitho) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Various Christmas Scenes)

A game of blind mans buff in the time of Louis XV, 1740 (chromolitho)
2782621 A game of blind mans buff in the time of Louis XV, 1740 (chromolitho) by European School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: A game of blind mans buff in the time of Louis XV)

Blind-Mans Buff, engraved by Remi Parr (fl. 1723-50) (engraving)
XYC291029 Blind-Mans Buff, engraved by Remi Parr (fl.1723-50) (engraving) by Hayman, Francis (1708-76) (after); Yale Center for British Art, Paul Mellon Collection, USA; English, out of copyright

Christmas Fun
LLM460020 Christmas Fun by Aldin, Cecil Charles Windsor (1870-1935); Private Collection; (add.info.: Christmas Fun. From The Boys Own Paper.); © Look and Learn

Children playing blind mans buff, Christmas Card (chromolitho)
731156 Children playing blind mans buff, Christmas Card (chromolitho) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Children playing blind mans buff)

Blind mans buff (oil on canvas)
3433462 Blind mans buff (oil on canvas) by Cerquozzi, Michelangelo (1602-60) & Angeluccio (c.1620-25); Palazzo Corsini, Gallerie Nazionali Barberini Corsini, Rome

Blind mans buff. Illustration for Le Rire (colour litho)
2786467 Blind mans buff. Illustration for Le Rire (colour litho) by Willette, Adolphe Leon (1857-1926); Private Collection; (add.info.: Blind mans buff)

Blind Mans Buff, "I Know who you are"(engraving)
1057571 Blind Mans Buff, " I Know who you are" (engraving) by Lawson, Francis Wilfred (1842-1935); Private Collection; (add.info.: Blind Mans Buff, " I Know who you are")

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)

Colin Maillard, from Sports & Divertissements, pub. 1914 (pochoir print)
3282455 Colin Maillard, from Sports & Divertissements, pub. 1914 (pochoir print) by Martin, Charles (1848-1934); Private Collection; The Stapleton Collection; French, out of copyright

Wooden Dolls ice-skating and playing, Christmas Card (chromolitho)
731425 Wooden Dolls ice-skating and playing, Christmas Card (chromolitho) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Wooden Dolls ice-skating and playing)

Blind Mans Bluff, 1886 (oil on canvas)
989623 Blind Mans Bluff, 1886 (oil on canvas) by Laurenti, Cesare (1854-1936); 69.8x97.8 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: Blind Mans Bluff. Cesare Laurenti (1854-1936). Oil on canvas

Blind Mans Buff - it feels like cook (colour litho)
3093065 Blind Mans Buff - it feels like cook (colour litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Blind Mans Buff - it feels like cook)

"Blind Mans Buff;"or, a Christmas Game Well Worth the Candle (engraving)
1063317 " Blind Mans Buff; " or, a Christmas Game Well Worth the Candle (engraving) by Hall, Sydney Prior (1842-1922) (after); Private Collection; (add.info)

A Victorian Christmas card with guests dancing at a party
3604172 A Victorian Christmas card with guests dancing at a party, a lady playing the piano with a male onlooker and people playing blind mans buff, c.1880 (colour litho) by English School

Blindmans Buff, 1885 (hand-coloured etching)
3315985 Blindmans Buff, 1885 (hand-coloured etching) by Caldecott, Randolph (1846-86); Private Collection; Peter Newark Pictures; English, out of copyright

Some British Amusements (engraving)
671497 Some British Amusements (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Some British Amusements)

Blind Mans Buff (engraving)
671780 Blind Mans Buff (engraving) by Wilkie, David (1785-1841) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Blind Mans Buff. From The Wilkie Gallery (Virtue, c 1870)

A Game of Blind Mans Buff, c. late C18th (w / c on paper)
708901 A Game of Blind Mans Buff, c.late C18th (w/c on paper) by Morland, George (1763-1804); Private Collection; The Stapleton Collection; English, out of copyright

Playing Blind Mans Buff, Christmas Card (chromolitho)
731146 Playing Blind Mans Buff, Christmas Card (chromolitho) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Playing Blind Mans Buff)

A Romp after Dinner (engraving)
1594649 A Romp after Dinner (engraving) by Green, Henry Towneley (1836-99); Private Collection; (add.info.: A Romp after Dinner. Illustration for The Illustrated London News, 15 January 1887)

Blind Mans Bluff, 1875 (oil on panel)
987329 Blind Mans Bluff, 1875 (oil on panel) by Bauernfeind, Gustave (1848-1904); 89x127.5 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: Blind Mans Bluff. Charles Baugniet (1814-1886). Oil on panel

American Post (engraving)
1606883 American Post (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: American Post. Illustration for The Illustrated London News, 24 December 1898)

Blind Mans Buff, the picture in the Royal Collection (engraving)
5199110 Blind Mans Buff, the picture in the Royal Collection (engraving) by Wilkie, David (1785-1841) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Blind Mans Buff, the picture in the Royal Collection)

Family playing Blind Mans Buff (colour photo)
3094706 Family playing Blind Mans Buff (colour photo) by French Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Family playing Blind Mans Buff. Postcard, early 20th century)

Evacuees at a farewell party, playing a game of "Blind Mans Bluff"
Evacuees at a farewell party, playing a game of " Blind Mans Bluff". 14th May 1945

Children playing blindmans buff games child 1968 blindfold blindfolded Glasgow children games street skipping ropes UNSEEN SCOTLAND PLAY BATCH 4 CODE USD001

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"Blind Man's Buff: A Timeless Game of Laughter and Mystery" Step into the world of Blind Man's Buff, a beloved game that has transcended time and cultures. From its earliest depictions in art, such as "Blindmans Buff (Le Colin-Maillard)" painted between 1755-80 by an unknown artist, to Francisco Goya's intriguing rendition titled "La Gallina Ciega, " this game has captured the imagination of artists throughout history. In these captivating artworks, we witness the essence of Blind Man's Buff - a group of people joyfully partaking in a game where one player is blindfolded while others try to elude their grasp. The element of mystery and anticipation fills the air as participants navigate through darkness with laughter echoing around them. But Blind Man's Buff is not just limited to paintings; it has been immortalized in various forms. A tragic scene depicted in a color lithograph portrays the intensity and emotion that can arise from this seemingly innocent game. Meanwhile, an engraving from 1849 showcases how even during Victorian times, children found delight in playing Blind Man's Buff. Across continents and centuries, Blind Man's Buff remains a cherished pastime for both young and old alike. In Japan, at the Kankanro Teahouse in Yoshiwara during 1794, Outdoor Amusements included this enthralling game among their activities. Even beyond art or historical records, Blind Man's Bluff finds its way into everyday life. An enchanting furnishing fabric from England dating back to 1785-95 features playful figures engaged in this timeless pursuit. Children gather around for games like these as seen on chromolithographs or Victorian Christmas cards titled "The Young Folks. " Blind Man’s Bluff represents more than just entertainment; it embodies human connection and camaraderie across generations.