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The fairground game of quoits or hoopla, jeu du lapin
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The fairground game of quoits or hoopla, jeu du lapin
The fairground game of quoits or hoopla, jeu du lapin, 1815. Satirical print by showing the Duke of Wellington winning Napoleon Bonaparte as the prize. Handcoloured lithograph from Henry Rene Allemagnes Sports and Games of Skill (Sports et Jeux d Adresse), Librairie Hachette, Paris, 1903
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Allemagne Bonaparte Fairground Hoop Napoleon Prize Quoits Rabbit Rene Ring Satirical Skill Stick Wellington Games Hoopla Lapin
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This satirical print, titled "The fairground game of quoits or hoopla, jeu du lapin," dates back to 1815 and offers a humorous take on the historical context of the time. The image depicts the Duke of Wellington, a British military leader celebrated for his victory over Napoleon Bonaparte in the Battle of Waterloo, engaging in a game of quoits or hoopla at a fairground. The game, also known as "jeu du lapin" or "rabbit game," involves tossing a hoop or ring over a pin or basket, with the ultimate goal of securing the rabbit or other animal as a prize. In this print, the Duke triumphantly holds a rabbit aloft, having skillfully landed his hoop around the prize, much to the dismay of the seemingly disheartened Napoleon, who stands behind him, looking on with a dejected expression. The print's title, "jeu du lapin," adds an extra layer of irony to the scene, as the Duke, who had recently defeated the French emperor on the battlefield, now wins a rabbit as a prize in a seemingly trivial fairground game. This handcoloured lithograph is taken from Henry Rene Allemagne's "Sports and Games of Skill" series, published by Librairie Hachette in Paris in 1903. The print's satirical nature and historical significance make it a fascinating glimpse into the past, offering a unique perspective on the cultural and political climate of the time.
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