Blindmans 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

etruscan-design vase, vase on pedestal with reliefs of children playing Blindman's Buff
FLO4689232 etruscan-design vase, vase on pedestal with reliefs of children playing Blindman's Buff, and pillar-form vase with reliefs of children playing Blindman's Buff

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, Victorian Christmas and New Year card
BAL10954 Blind Man's Buff, Victorian Christmas and New Year card; Private Collection

Colin maillard. Peinture de Gavriil Fyodorovich Rybakov (1859-?), huile sur toile, vers 1880. Art russe 19e siecle
FIA5342479 Colin maillard. Peinture de Gavriil Fyodorovich Rybakov (1859-?), huile sur toile, vers 1880. Art russe 19e siecle. State Russian Museum, Saint Petersbourg

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

Colin maillard (Blinds Man Buff). Jeux d enfant dans un salon garni de tapis
FIA5345379 Colin maillard (Blinds Man Buff). Jeux d enfant dans un salon garni de tapis. Oeuvre de Boris Dmitryevich Grigoriev (1886-1939), tempera sur carton, 1914, avant garde russe, 20e siecle

A: recreation - During recreation, you have to give yourself a lot of exercise
6523453 A: recreation - During recreation, you have to give yourself a lot of exercise, we rest while working in class. by French School

Saccomazzone Players, c. 1621. Creator: Orazio Mochi
Saccomazzone Players, c. 1621. [Game where the players are blindfold and must try to hit eachother with a knotted cloth]

The blind-man s-buff game with Amaryllis, Corsica and Myrtill, 1654 (oil on canvas)
402789 The blind-man s-buff game with Amaryllis, Corsica and Myrtill, 1654 (oil on canvas) by Fidani, Orazio (1610-56); 232x348.5 cm; Private Collection; Italian, out of copyright

Kiyomizu Komachi, 1790s. Creator: Kitagawa Utamaro
Kiyomizu Komachi, 1790s. [Woman playing mekakushi, blindmans buff, with two small children]

"Colin maillard"(Cucharon) 1788-1789 (oil on canvas)
AIS5367308 " Colin maillard" (Cucharon) 1788-1789 (oil on canvas) by Goya y Lucientes, Francisco Jose de (1746-1828); Prado, Madrid, Spain; eIberfoto; Spanish, out of copyright

A Victorian Christmas card of children playing blindsman buff, c
3603752 A Victorian Christmas card of children playing blindsman buff, c.1880 (colour litho) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; Photo eDavid Pearson; English, out of copyright

Colin maillard - Blind Mans Buff, by Lancret, Nicolas (1690-1743). Oil on canvas
FIA5407810 Colin maillard - Blind Mans Buff, by Lancret, Nicolas (1690-1743). Oil on canvas. Dimension : 37x47 cm. Nationalmuseum Stockholm by Lancret, Nicolas (1690-1743); National Museum

A Victorian card of kittens playing blindmans buff; c. 1880 (colour litho)
3603530 A Victorian card of kittens playing blindmans buff ; c.1880 (colour litho) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; Photo eDavid Pearson; English, out of copyright

Blindmans Buff (engraving)
3634772 Blindmans Buff (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Blindmans Buff. Illustration for Chatterbox, 1888)

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

Blindmans Buff, c. 1775 / 1780. Creator: Jean-Honore Fragonard
Blindmans Buff, c. 1775/1780

Blindmans Buff 1857 Winslow Homer American 1836-1910
Blindmans Buff, 1857. Winslow Homer (American, 1836-1910). Wood engraving

The Curmudgeons Christmas, Blindmans Buff

Childrens Games, 1810 (coloured engraving)
XIR178905 Childrens Games, 1810 (coloured engraving) by French School, (19th century); Musee de la Ville de Paris, Musee Carnavalet, Paris, France; French, out of copyright

The Curmudgeons Christmas, Blindmans Buff

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"Blindman's Buff: A Timeless Game of Fun and Mystery" Step into the world of Blindman's Buff, a beloved game that has captivated people throughout history. From ancient times to the modern era, this classic pastime continues to bring joy and excitement to players of all ages. Dating back centuries, Blindman's Buff has been depicted in various forms of art. In Gavriil Fyodorovich Rybakov's 19th-century painting, we catch a glimpse of children engrossed in the game within a beautifully adorned salon. Boris Dmitryevich Grigoriev's avant-garde work from the 20th century showcases how Blindman's Buff transcends time and artistic movements. The origins of this exhilarating game can be traced across cultures. Orazio Mochi's Saccomazzone Players from the 17th century portrays individuals engaged in lively recreation, highlighting the physicality required during gameplay. Meanwhile, an oil painting by an unknown artist depicts three figures immersed in Blindman's Buff with enchanting flair on Corsica Island. Even Japanese ukiyo-e master Kitagawa Utamaro captures the essence of Blindman’s Buff through his portrayal of Kiyomizu Komachi during Japan’s Edo period. This demonstrates how this thrilling activity transcended borders and delighted people worldwide. During Victorian times, even Christmas cards showcased children playing Blindman’s Buff as they celebrated the holiday season together. Nicolas Lancret’s oil painting takes us back to eighteenth-century France where elegant ladies and gentlemen engage in this spirited amusement. Not limited to humans alone, kittens also found delight in playing their own version as seen on a charming Victorian card from around 1880. Blindman’s Buff is more than just a game; it represents camaraderie, laughter-filled moments, and cherished memories shared among friends and family throughout generations.