Pastime Collection (page 6)

German River Landscape with a Town, 1660. Creator: Gerrit Berckheyde
German River Landscape with a Town, 1660

A Card Game, late 1650s. Creator: Gabriel Metsu
A Card Game, late 1650s

Winter, 1625. Creator: Jan van Goyen
Winter, 1625

Winter Landscape, c.1620-c.1630. Creator: Jan van de Velde II
Winter Landscape, c.1620-c.1630. Attributed to Jan van de Velde II

The recent Tir National at Vincennes, near Paris - from a drawing by J. A. Beaucé, 1860. Creator: Smyth
The recent Tir National at Vincennes, near Paris - from a drawing by J. A. Beauce, 1860. The English volunteer and the British officer in undress, with the military attendant carrying his rifle

Cheating at Cards, c.1650-1668. Creator: Jan Miense Molenaer
Cheating at Cards, c.1650-1668

Interior of an inn with an old man amusing himself with the landlady and two men playing backgammon, Creator: Jan Steen
Interior of an inn with an old man amusing himself with the landlady and two men playing backgammon, known as Two kinds of games, 1660-1679

Interior Scene, 1881. Creator: Charles Christian Nahl
Interior Scene, 1881

Recueil des modes de la cour de France, Dame de Qualité, Bound 1703-1704. Creator: Henri Bonnart
Recueil des modes de la cour de France, Dame de Qualite, Bound 1703-1704

His Royal Highness the Prince of Wales shooting on the prairies of the far west, 1860. Creator: Harrison Weir
His Royal Highness the Prince of Wales shooting on the prairies of the far west, 1860. The future King Edward VII hunting quails in Illinois

View Taken from the Pools of the Presnia, 1833. Creator: Augustin François Lemaître
View Taken from the Pools of the Presnia, 1833

Begging Monkey, n.d. Creator: Auguste-Andre Lancon
Begging Monkey, n.d

Horse with Monkey on Back, n.d. Creator: Auguste-Andre Lancon
Horse with Monkey on Back, n.d

Elephant with Riders, n.d. Creator: Auguste-Andre Lancon
Elephant with Riders, n.d

Elephant with Riders in Jardin des Plantes, Paris, n.d. Creator: Auguste-Andre Lancon
Elephant with Riders in Jardin des Plantes, Paris, n.d

Getting Ready for a Game, 1901. Creator: Carl Larsson
Getting Ready for a Game, 1901

During the Wedding Celebration, Doña Lambra Defies the Knights to Surpass Her Nephew in
During the Wedding Celebration, Dona Lambra Defies the Knights to Surpass Her Nephew in the Game of Lances, 1612. From The History of the Seven Sons of Lara, pl. 5

Enjoying the Ice, c.1615-c.1620. Creator: Hendrick Avercamp
Enjoying the Ice, c.1615-c.1620

Skittle-alley in Saeby Forest. Spring Morning, 1882. Creator: Carl Frederik Aagaard
Skittle-alley in Saeby Forest. Spring Morning, 1882

Women Playing a Game of Chess, c1700. Creator: Unknown
Women Playing a Game of Chess, c1700

Four Monks, Number Four of the Sanaka (Ancient) Suit, Playing Card from a 32-Suit... c1800. Creator: Unknown
Four Monks, Number Four of the Sanaka (Ancient) Suit, Playing Card from a 32-Suit Dashavatara (Ten Avatars) Ganjifa Set, c1800

Eight Yogis, Number Eight of the Ishana Suit, Playing Card from a 32-Suit Dashavatara... c1800. Creator: Unknown
Eight Yogis, Number Eight of the Ishana Suit, Playing Card from a 32-Suit Dashavatara (Ten Avatars) Ganjifa Set, c1800

Krishna Preparing to Decapitate King Kamsa, King of the Krishna Suit, Playing... Mid-18th century. Creator: Unknown
Krishna Preparing to Decapitate King Kamsa, King of the Krishna Suit, Playing Card from a Dashavatara (Ten Avatars) Ganjifa Set, Mid-18th century

Interior Court, Palace Hotel, San Francisco, Printed 1878-1883. Creator: Carleton Emmons Watkins
Interior Court, Palace Hotel, San Francisco, Printed 1878-1883

"Bringing Home the Deer" - painted by Bottomley, 1857. Creator: Unknown
"Bringing Home the Deer" - painted by Bottomley, 1857. This characteristic scene is engraved from a drawing made by Mr. Bottomley on a recent visit to the Highlands of Scotland

Frolicking on a Frozen Canal in a Town, 1830-1837. Creator: Abraham Johannes Couwenberg
Frolicking on a Frozen Canal in a Town, 1830-1837

Guards of a Camp. Creator: Anon
Guards of a Camp, unknown date

Dalecarlian Girl Knitting. Kål-Margit, 1901. Creator: Anders Leonard Zorn
Dalecarlian Girl Knitting. Kal-Margit, 1901

Card Players, 1815. Creator: Alexander Lauréus
Card Players, 1815

Feeding the pigeons, Boston Common, possibly 1911 or 1912. Creator: William H. Jackson
Feeding the pigeons, Boston Common, possibly 1911 or 1912

Winter Scene, c.1652-c.1653. Creator: Jan van de Cappelle
Winter Scene, c.1652-c.1653

Galgewater in Leiden with ice entertainment, 1639-1654. Creator: Karel Slabbaert
Galgewater in Leiden with ice entertainment, 1639-1654. The Galgewater is both the name of a canal and a street. The name is derived from the gallows (galge in Dutch) that used to stand nearby

Group of Italian fisherwomen, 1835-1892. Creator: Karel Frans Philippeau
Group of Italian fisherwomen, 1835-1892

Ceremonial Ball Game, 200 B.C. - A.D. 500 Creator: Unknown
Ceremonial Ball Game, 200 B.C. - A.D. 500

U.S.S. New York, Admiral Sampson's steward and his pet, between 1893 and 1901. Creator: Edward H Hart
U.S.S. New York, Admiral Sampson's steward and his pet, between 1893 and 1901

U.S.S. New York, evening amusements, between 1893 and 1901. Creator: Edward H Hart
U.S.S. New York, evening amusements, between 1893 and 1901

Trilby, 1896 June 30. Creator: Lycurgus S. Glover
Trilby, 1896 June 30

Boys Bathing, 1902. Creator: Peter Hansen
Boys Bathing, 1902

Children skating outside Fåborg, 1901. Creator: Peter Hansen
Children skating outside Faborg, 1901

Enjoying the Ice near a Town, c.1620. Creator: Hendrick Avercamp
Enjoying the Ice near a Town, c.1620

Frisian women on the ice, 1803-c.1899. Creator: J. Enklaar
Frisian women on the ice, 1803-c.1899. Two women in Frisian traditional costume. One is in a sled, the other has tied on one iceskate and holds the other in her hand

Allegory of the Arts, 1675-1683. Creator: Gerard de Lairesse
Allegory of the Arts, 1675-1683

Fountain of Arethusa with source, 1778. Creator: Louis Ducros
Fountain of Arethusa with source, 1778. Drawing from the album Voyage to Italy, Sicily and Malta

Woman teases her lover, 1827-1828. Creator: Francis Conscience
Woman teases her lover, 1827-1828. " Jules est-tu drole comme ca!'. (Jules, you're so funny like that!). A young woman puts her lace cap on the head of her loved one

Old Woman Reading, 1820-1833. Creator: Cornelis Kruseman
Old Woman Reading, 1820-1833

Figures on a country road in a winter landscape, c.1800-c.1900. Creator: Johannes van Reijn
Figures on a country road in a winter landscape, c.1800-c.1900

Winter Scene on the Frozen Canal near the Kalverhekkenpoort, Kampen, before 1607. Creator: Hendrick Avercamp
Winter Scene on the Frozen Canal near the Kalverhekkenpoort, Kampen / verso: Sketches of Figures on the Ice, before 1607

Panguingui (Card-Playing) in Manilla, 1857. Creator: Unknown
Panguingui (Card-Playing) in Manilla, [Philippines], 1857. Engraving of a...Sketch of a Card-party - or, as card-playing is here called, Panguingui; the parties being given in little bamboo huts

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"Embracing the Art of Pastime: A Journey through Time and Hobbies" Step into a world where leisurely pursuits reign supreme, as we explore the enchanting realm of pastimes. From the idyllic Village green cricket in Tilford, Surrey, England, UK to the delicate strokes of "Little Miss Natty Fingers" by Muriel Dawson, this captivating journey will transport you to a bygone era. As dawn breaks over the horizon, witness the ethereal beauty of horse riding on the beach at sunrise – an exhilarating experience that evokes a sense of freedom and connection with nature. Dive deeper into artistic expression as synchronized swimmers gracefully glide through water like poetry in motion. For those seeking mental stimulation, indulge in the intricate pieces of a jigsaw puzzle depicting golfers on Prestwick golf course in Scotland circa 1914. Piece by piece, unravel history while immersing yourself in this timeless game. Cricket enthusiasts will be captivated by a glimpse into history's annals - a thrilling cricket match unfolding at Lords cricket ground in London back in 1912. Feel your heart race as players battle it out on hallowed grounds amidst cheers from passionate spectators. Shuffle through time with every card drawn from Goodall & Son Ltd. 's playing deck; whether it be beholding regal figures like King and Queen of Hearts or embracing mystery with King of Spades – each card holds its own story waiting to unfold. Polo lovers can bask in elegance and camaraderie described within "Polo - Its Social Aspect" penned by Higgins. Explore how this sport transcends boundaries and brings people together under one shared passion for horses and competition. Silhouettes dance across canvases painted by H. L Oakley capturing moments from hunts that have stood against time itself. These masterpieces immortalize not only skillful riders but also their unwavering spirit chasing dreams amidst the wilderness.