German Billiards Collection

Bathsheba at the Pool with her Attendants, c. 1600-42 (oil on panel)
7240722 Bathsheba at the Pool with her Attendants, c.1600-42 (oil on panel) by Balen, Hendrik van the Elder (1575-1632) (circle of); 47x63.5 cm; The Weston Park Foundation, Shropshire

The Alhambra Palace Patio in Grenada, 1899 (oil on canvas)
7088641 The Alhambra Palace Patio in Grenada, 1899 (oil on canvas) by Odelmark, Franz Wilhelm (1849-1937); Private Collection

Man spying on a young woman bathing (colour litho)
7201309 Man spying on a young woman bathing (colour litho) by Usabal, Luis (1876-1937); Private Collection; (add.info.: Man spying on a young woman bathing)

Esther Before Ahaserus, c. 1650-76 (oil on canvas)
7240833 Esther Before Ahaserus, c.1650-76 (oil on canvas) by Ehrenberg, Wilhelm van (1630-c.1676); 31x42.4 cm; The Weston Park Foundation, Shropshire

A view of Langdale, c. 1827-90 (oil on canvas)
7240831 A view of Langdale, c.1827-90 (oil on canvas) by Aspland, Theophil-Lindsey (1807-90); 63x92.7 cm; The Weston Park Foundation, Shropshire

A Fox flushing a Mallard and a Duck, 1870 (oil on board)
7240732 A Fox flushing a Mallard and a Duck, 1870 (oil on board) by English School, (19th century); 28x36 cm; The Weston Park Foundation, Shropshire

Portrait of the Hon. Selina Weld Forester, Viscountess Newport and later Countess of Bradford (1819-1894), c
7240983 Portrait of the Hon. Selina Weld Forester, Viscountess Newport and later Countess of Bradford (1819-1894), c.1840-70 (oil on ivory) by Thorburn

River landscape by Moonlight, c. 1623-77 (oil on canvas)
7240841 River landscape by Moonlight, c.1623-77 (oil on canvas) by Neer, Aert van der (1603-77); 41.5x53 cm; The Weston Park Foundation, Shropshire

Le Vocabulaire Illustre: Billard (anglais); Bagatelle board; Billardtafel (engraving)
7194930 Le Vocabulaire Illustre: Billard (anglais); Bagatelle board; Billardtafel (engraving) by European School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Boys at the swimming pool (colour litho)
7148171 Boys at the swimming pool (colour litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Boys at the swimming pool.); © Look and Learn

Flamingos (colour litho)
7202047 Flamingos (colour litho) by Whymper, Charles (1853-1941) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Flamingos. Illustration from The Wonder Book of the Wild)

Spa for the poor and sick at Plombieres, France (woodcut)
7201565 Spa for the poor and sick at Plombieres, France (woodcut) by French School, (16th century) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Spa for the poor and sick at Plombieres, France)

La peche des grenouilles a l aie de la lanterne (engraving)
7197971 La peche des grenouilles a l aie de la lanterne (engraving) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: La peche des grenouilles a l aie de la lanterne)

Games of Skill (engraving)
7186864 Games of Skill (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Games of Skill. Illustration for The Boys Modern Playmate (Frederick Warne)

Girl surrounded by pixies (colour litho)
7156964 Girl surrounded by pixies (colour litho) by Petherick, Rosa (1872-1932); Private Collection; (add.info.: Girl surrounded by pixies)

Architectural drawings for a mineral spring and swimming baths at a spa (colour litho)
7200411 Architectural drawings for a mineral spring and swimming baths at a spa (colour litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Boy diving into a swimming pool (b / w photo)
7186425 Boy diving into a swimming pool (b/w photo) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Boy diving into a swimming pool)

Boy drying himself at the swimming pool (colour litho)
7186405 Boy drying himself at the swimming pool (colour litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Boy drying himself at the swimming pool)

Bathing pool, La Falda, Sierras de Cordoba, Argentina (coloured photo)
7185378 Bathing pool, La Falda, Sierras de Cordoba, Argentina (coloured photo) by Argentinian Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Bathing pool, La Falda, Sierras de Cordoba)

Le Vocabulaire Illustre: Mare; Pool; Pfuhl (engraving)
7196648 Le Vocabulaire Illustre: Mare; Pool; Pfuhl (engraving) by European School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Mare; Pool; Pfuhl)

Le Vocabulaire Illustre: Billard (Queue de); Cue; Billardstock (engraving)
7194932 Le Vocabulaire Illustre: Billard (Queue de); Cue; Billardstock (engraving) by European School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Billard (Queue de); Cue; Billardstock

Mass baptisms (colour litho)
2777869 Mass baptisms (colour litho) by Beltrame, Achille (1871-1945); Private Collection; (add.info.: Mass baptisms... In Glasgow, England, more than a hundred people, of both sexes)

A gigantic octopus, exposed in a tub on a beach near Toulon, has seized... (colour litho)
2783584 A gigantic octopus, exposed in a tub on a beach near Toulon, has seized... (colour litho) by Beltrame, Achille (1871-1945); Private Collection; (add.info.: A gigantic octopus)

Pilgrimage to the Long Life Water Pool in Valle Di Rose (Valsassina) (colour litho)
2798467 Pilgrimage to the Long Life Water Pool in Valle Di Rose (Valsassina) (colour litho) by Beltrame, Achille (1871-1945); Private Collection; (add.info)

At the limits of daring (Colour Litho)
2777630 At the limits of daring (Colour Litho) by Beltrame, Achille (1871-1945); Private Collection; (add.info.: At the limits of fearless)

Increasingly difficult (colour litho)
2783917 Increasingly difficult (colour litho) by Beltrame, Achille (1871-1945); Private Collection; (add.info.: Increasingly difficult)

The extravagant sports (colour litho)
2778115 The extravagant sports (colour litho) by Beltrame, Achille (1871-1945); Private Collection; (add.info.: The extravagant sports)

A Monkey War (Colour Litho)
2777763 A Monkey War (Colour Litho) by Beltrame, Achille (1871-1945); Private Collection; (add.info.: A monkey war. At the Zoological Garden in London)

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"German Billiards: A Fusion of Art and Leisure" Step into a world where artistry meets recreation, where the strokes of a cue stick are accompanied by the beauty of masterful paintings. German billiards, an exquisite game that captivates both the mind and the eye, offers a unique experience unlike any other. In this enchanting setting, surrounded by stunning artworks from Ovid's Metamorphoses in architectural ebonised frames dating back to the 16th and 17th centuries, one is transported to a realm where classical mythology intertwines with skilled gameplay. The oil on copper paintings depict captivating scenes from ancient tales, their vibrant colors adding depth and allure to every shot taken. Among these mesmerizing pieces hangs "Bathsheba at the Pool with her Attendants, " an oil on panel masterpiece created between 1600-1642. Its ethereal beauty serves as a backdrop for intense matches played with precision and strategy. As you engage in this refined pastime, your eyes may wander towards another gem adorning the walls - "The Alhambra Palace Patio in Grenada. " Painted in 1899 on canvas, it transports players to exotic lands while they navigate their way through each calculated move. But amidst all this grandeur lies an unexpected twist - a cheeky lithograph depicting a man spying on a young woman bathing. This playful addition injects humor into an otherwise sophisticated atmosphere, reminding us that even within artful pursuits there can be moments of light-heartedness. And then there is "Esther Before Ahaserus, " painted between 1650-1676 on canvas. This evocative piece adds drama to every match played beneath its watchful gaze; its rich hues mirroring the intensity felt during strategic maneuvers across green felt. Finally, stealing glances at "A view of Langdale, " an oil painting dating back to c. 1827-1890, transports players to the serene beauty of nature.