Hoppe Collection

Playing billiards
W. Hoppe. Billiardist William F. Hoppe standing at a pool table, preparing to hit a ball with his cue

Playing billiards
W. Hoppe. Billiardist William F. Hoppe standing at a pool table, preparing to hit a ball with his cue

Playing billiards
Mrs. Frances Hoppe & Her Son Willie. Mrs. Frances Hoppe playing billiards with her son Willie (William F. Hoppe) in a billiard room with seated spectators watching

Anthony Hope Hawkins (1863-1933), novelist and playwright, formal studio portrait smoking cigarette. Captioned, The After-Dinner Speaker Par Excellence

John Ruskin, English artist, poet and critic, c1897. Artist: Emil Otto Hoppe
John Ruskin, English artist, poet and critic, c1897. Ruskin (1819-1900) was a supporter of the Pre-Raphaelites and an inspiration for the Arts and Crafts movement

Lord Leycester Hospital, Warwick, 1924-1926. Artist: Emil Otto Hoppe
Lord Leycester Hospital, Warwick, 1924-1926. Formerly the headquarters of the United Guilds of Warwick, these medieval buildings were acquired by Robert Dudley, Earl of Leicester who

Cottage, Selworthy, Somerset, 1924-1926. Artist: Emil Otto Hoppe
Cottage, Selworthy, Somerset, 1924-1926. A photo from Hutchinsons Britain Beautiful, edited by Walter Hutchinson, Volume 4, 1924-1926

Charwoman, London, 1926-1927. Artist: Hoppe
Charwoman, London, 1926-1927. Illustration from Wonderful London, edited by Arthur St John Adcock, Volume I, published by Amalgamated Press, (London, 1926-1927)

Coalman, London, 1926-1927. Artist: Hoppe
Coalman, London, 1926-1927. Illustration from Wonderful London, edited by Arthur St John Adcock, Volume I, published by Amalgamated Press, (London, 1926-1927)

Arnold Bennett, The novelist of the Five Towns, (1923). Artist: Emil Otto Hoppe
Arnold Bennett, The novelist of the Five Towns, (1923). Published in The Outline of Literature, by John Drinkwater, London, 1923

Thomas Hardy, O. M, The last of the great Victorians, 1923. Artist: Emil Otto Hoppe
Thomas Hardy, O.M, The last of the great Victorians, 1923. Published in The Outline of Literature, by John Drinkwater, London, 1923

Sinclair Lewis, Author of Main Street & Babbit!, American Novelist, 1923. Artist: Emil Otto Hoppe
Sinclair Lewis, Author of Main Street & Babbit!, American Novelist, 1923. Published in The Outline of Literature, by John Drinkwater, London, 1923

Henry James, American writer, 1923. Artist: Emil Otto Hoppe
Henry James, American writer, 1923. Published in The Outline of Literature, by John Drinkwater, London, 1923

Pearly Queen and Pearly Prince, London, 1926-1927. Artist: Hoppe
Pearly Queen and Pearly Prince, London, 1926-1927. Cockney Pearly kings (originally costermongers - fruit and vegetable sellers), wore suits covered in mother-of-pearl buttons

Old woman, back of Fleet Street, London, 1926-1927. Artist: Hoppe
Old woman, back of Fleet Street, London, 1926-1927. She may have been a descendant of one of the old queens of Alsatia. Illustration from Wonderful London, edited by Arthur St John Adcock, Volume I

Pearly king, London, 1926-1927. Artist: Hoppe
Pearly king, London, 1926-1927. Cockney Pearly kings (originally costermongers - fruit and vegetable sellers), wore suits covered in mother-of-pearl buttons

Sir Arthur Conan Doyle, Scottish author, 1912. Artist: Emil Otto Hoppe
Sir Arthur Conan Doyle, Scottish author, 1912. Conan Doyle (1859-1930) is most famously known for his stories about the detective Sherlock Holmes. Supplement to The Bookman, 1912

John Galsworthy, English novelist and playwright, 1913. Artist: Emil Otto Hoppe
John Galsworthy, English novelist and playwright, 1913. Supplement to The Bookman, 1913

Herbert George Wells, British novelist, 1914. Artist: Emil Otto Hoppe
Herbert George Wells, British novelist, 1914. HG Wells (1866-1946) is best known for his science fiction novels such as The Time Machine, The War of the Worlds, The Invisible Man

WILLIAM HOPPE (1887-1959). William Willie Frederick Hoppe. American billiard player. Photographed in 1920

FELIX HOPPE-SEYLER (1825-1895). German physiologist and chemist. Wood engraving, late 19th century

Federico Hoppe (1826- / ). Functionary and politician. Engravi
Federico Hoppe (1826-/). Functionary and politician. Engraving by A. Carretero. The Spanish and American illustration, 1879. Colored

HAVELOCK ELLIS (1859-1939). English anthropologist and psychologist. Photographed, 1922, by E.O. Hoppe

William Hoppe
W. Hoppe. Billiardist William F. Hoppe, dressed in black- tie

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"Hoppe: A Captivating Glimpse into the World of Billiards and Beyond" Step into the world of billiards, where every shot is a calculated move towards victory. The sound of balls colliding, the clinking of cues, and the intense concentration on players' faces create an atmosphere filled with excitement and anticipation. In this captivating collection, we explore various aspects of life through the lens of Hoppe. But who exactly is Hoppe? Well, he's not just one person but a name that resonates with different individuals across time. Firstly, we delve into Anthony Hope Hawkins' portrait as "The After-Dinner Speaker Par Excellence. " This renowned novelist and playwright exudes confidence as he holds a cigarette between his fingers. His words are like billiard shots - precise and impactful. Next up is John Ruskin, an English artist known for his poetic prowess. In Emil Otto Hoppe's photograph from 1897, Ruskin's contemplative gaze hints at his deep understanding of artistry in all its forms – much like mastering the perfect stroke on a billiard table. But let us not forget about Lord Leycester Hospital in Warwick or Selworthy Cottage in Somerset – both beautifully captured by Hoppe himself. These architectural wonders stand tall against time, reminding us to appreciate history while embracing progress. It also turns his lens towards ordinary people like charwomen and coalmen in London during 1926-1927. Through these photographs, their resilience shines bright amidst challenging circumstances – just like maneuvering around obstacles on a billiard table to achieve success. And then there are literary giants Arnold Bennett and Thomas Hardy immortalized by Emil Otto Hoppe's artistic vision. Their portraits capture their essence as influential figures whose words echoed through generations – much like how each game played on a billiard table leaves an indelible mark on its participants.