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Portrait of Carolus Clusius at the age of 75, Jacob de Gheyn (II), 1601

Feast of Tabernacles and Solomon and the Queen of Sheba, Jan Luyken, Hendrik Elandt, Pieter Mortier, 1700

May, Adriaen Collaert, Hans Bol, Hans van Luyck, 1578 - 1582

Portrait of Cardinal Giacomo Rospigliosi, Richard Collin, c. 1668 - c. 1697

First Grand Match of Cricket Played by Members of the Royal Amateur Society on Hampton Court Green, August 3rd, 1836, unknown artist, 19th century, British

Samuel Franklin Cody saluting while the National Anthem was being played when he became a naturalised Englishman. Doncaster 1909. Date: 1909

Album of Ragamala. A prince sits on the terrace of a pavilion listening to music played by Narada, bearded divine sage, and a Kinnara, celestial musician half man half horse

Album of Ragamala. Dipaka (light) Raga: On a terrace lit by torches, a lover listens to music played by his love. 19th century Indian miniature, Rajasthan School with Mughul influence

Pied Piper leading away children of German town of Hamelin. Illustration from children s
Pied Piper leading away children of German town of Hamelin. Illustration from childrens book of c1899. Best known in English speaking world from Robert Brownings poem

Louise Edvina (1880-1940) Canadian soprano in title role of the courtesan in Massenet s
Louise Edvina (1880-1940) Canadian soprano in title role of the courtesan in Massenets opera Thais, a role she played in the London premier at Covent Garden in 1911

Scene from a Kabuki theatre performance. In this highly stylised Japanese dance-drama, from 1629 all roles had to be played by men. Those who specialised in female roles were known as onnagata

The 14th of July, 1880 study by Alfred Philippe Roll (1846-1919), French painter. The crowds are en fete for 14 July, Bastille Day, a public holiday in France

Young Girls at the Piano. One girl is at the keyboard while the other leans against the upright piano looking at the music being played. Pierre Renoir (1841-1919) French mpressionist artist

Stone seated figure of Xochipilli, AD 1325-1521 from Mexico. Aztec Xochipilli was the Mexica god of music and dance. His name in Nahuatl, the language spoken by the Mexica, means Flower Prince

Stone figure of Xiuhcoatl, AD 1325-1521 From Mexico. The Fire Serpent Xiuhcoatl, played an important role in Mexica religion

16th Century German woodcut depicting musical instruments being played. Instruments included are the organ and flute. A chorus sings alongside

Simon Bolivar (1783 - 1830) Venezuelan political leader. Together with Jose de San Martin, he played a key role in Latin Americas struggle for independence from Spain

Granite carving of a serpent: Aztec, AD 1325-1521 from Mexico. The serpent played a key role in Aztec religion and was represented in a variety of forms

Early Italian stringed instruments. 1: A kind of Hackbret, 2: Lute-shaped instrument strung to be played like a harp, 3: Old Italian instrument played by plucking

Stringed Instruments. 1: Bandoer, 2: Penorcon, 3: Orpheoreon, forms of Cittern and played with a plectrum. 4: Lyra da Gamba, bass form of the Lyra, played with a bow

The Personification of Music from Gregor Reisch Margarita Philosophica, Strassbourg, 1508. In left foreground man plays a portable organ, above him is a man playing a clarsach or Celtic harp

The Abbe. Franz (Ferencz) Liszt (1811-1886) Hungarian pianist and composer shortly after his third and last visit to England when he played for Queen Victoria at Windsor. Liszt died on 31 July 1886

Johnson Forbes-Robertson (1853-1937) English actor-manager. Knighted in 1913. Here as Romeo in the tragedy Romeo and Juliet by William Shakespeare

Dodger Stadium
Vintage postcard showing Dodger Stadium while a game is being played and the stands are filled with spectators

LA Crosse Match, Played Last Saturday at Kennington Oval, by North of England against South, 1883

CAPTAIN SMITH, FROM THE PORTRAIT IN HIS VIRGINIA, He was an English soldier, explorer, and author. He was considered to have played an important part in the establishment of the first permanent

Inya Lake House site - Rangoon - Lake House. We were immediate neighbours of Daw Kin Gee (widow of Aung San), and her three children. We and they played and punted on the lake together

Miss Jeanne de Casalis by Madame Yevonde
Miss Jeanne de Casalis pictured during the time she played the lead in Mr Edward Middletons production of Potiphars Wife. Madame Yevonde was a prolific and ground-breaking society portrait

Drottning Blanca (Queen Shiny)
A game played by mother and son, after famous painting (1877) of the same name by Albert Edelfelt Date: circa 1902

Cricket at Girls School
Cricket played at a girls school. Date: circa 1929

But the hands that were played by that heathen Chinee sic... Cartoon showing Chinese-American man and two other men playing cards. Date c1870

Charles Frohman presents the newest laughing hit, Oh, Susannah! as played for over 100 nights at Hoyts Theatre, New York. Includes portrait of actress in upper right corner. Date c1898

Base-ball match between the Athletics, of Philadelphia, Pa. and the Atlantics, of Brooklyn, NY, played at Philadelphia, October 30, 1865

Famous heroes of the kabuki stage played by frogs. Ukiyo-e print illustration showing frogs dressed in costume acting out scenes from kabuki plays

The Notorious Mrs Ebbsmith at The Garrick Theatre
Agnes Ebbsmith, played by Mrs Patrick Campbell, and the Duke of St. Olpherts, played by Mr Hare, in the play, The Notorious Mrs Ebbsmith at the Garrick Theatre, London. Date: 1895

The Quintain
The last surviving QUINTAIN on the village green at Offham, Kent, England. Tilting the quintain was a game played on horseback, with lances aimed at the perforated end. Date: Medieval

Alice Crawford
ALICE CRAWFORD Actress who played Shakespearean roles such as Charmian in Antony and Cleopatra. She married Valentine Williams. Date: 1882 - 1931

Keno in Reno
Divorce City makes gambling legal! The popular game of KENO being played in a gambling house in Reno, Nevada, U.S.A. Date: 1930s

Evie Greene. Actress. English actress and singer who played in Edwardian musical comedies in London and on Broadway. Unattributed photograpic portrait circa 1905

Cora Urquhart-Brown. Actress. In 1898 she joined the company Herbert Beerbohm Tree andplayed a number important roles, esp. Shakespeares Juliet and Cleopatra

English International Football Team
Portraits of the English International Football Team -- Evans, Pennington, Sturgess, Woodger, Williamson, Wedlock, Shepherd, Crompton, Warren, Fleming and Simpson

Zulu Marimba
The MARIMBA of the Zulu peoples of South Africa, seen from front and back : it is played with drumsticks. Similar instruments are used in Java, Costa Rica etc. Date: early 20th century

Irish International football team
Irish International Football Team : Thompson, McCann, Hampton, Scott, Connor, McAuley, Burnison, Harris, McDonnell, Lacey and Hannon. They played the English team on 11 February 1911 and lost 1 to 2

Ranjitsinhji Vibhaji (1872 1933) Indian prince and Test cricketer who played for the Sussex English cricket team

Max Darewski, musical prodigy
Maximillian Arnold (Max) Darewski (1894-1929), a musical prodigy who composed, conducted and played the piano. Seen here as a teenager, in coat and hat, carrying a music case

Moritz Lutzen, musical prodigy
Moritz Lutzen, a musical boy prodigy -- he composed, conducted and played the piano. His later career seemed to focus mainly on the composition of popular songs

South Pacific at Drury Lane
A scene from South Pacific, the American musical, at Drury Lane Theatre in 1952. Mary Martin (right) played Nellie Forbush, and is talking to the comedian Ray Walston, with Billy Nagy on his left

Lear / Nonsense / Chin / Pin
There was a Young Lady whose chin, resembled the point of a pin; So she had it made sharp, and purchased a harp, and played several tunes with her chin

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From historic battles to sporting triumphs, 'played' has left its mark throughout the ages. In 1777, a match at Hambledon showcased the true spirit of cricket, while in 1898 Nottingham Forest and Derby County clashed in an unforgettable F. A. Cup Final. The Royal Horse Artillery's L Battery demonstrated their precision and skill on horseback, embodying the essence of teamwork. In Ludlow during the 1950s, England witnessed lively games that brought communities together. Sidney Sussex College fostered camaraderie through friendly competitions among students. Gillray's Anglo-French satirical illustrations captured playful banter between nations. The Empire Air Day Poster celebrated aviation enthusiasts who played with gravity above clouds. Rugby School instilled discipline and passion as pupils embraced rugby on their fields. Dr. Pangloss from Candide reminds us that life is a game we must play with optimism and resilience. Windsor Real Tennis in 1500 displayed elegance and grace amidst competitive matches. Real Tennis at Lord's became synonymous with prestige as players showcased their finesse on court. Margaret of Anjou used her strategic prowess like pieces on a chessboard to navigate political challenges. Through history, 'played' has transcended boundaries - whether it be sports or life itself - reminding us to embrace every moment with enthusiasm.