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Monkeys playing golf, skittles, hoops, croquet
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Monkeys playing golf, skittles, hoops, croquet
Monkeys playing golf, skittles, hoops, croquet, leapfrog, ball games, stiltwalking, archery, spinning tops, popinjay, etc. From a 16th century print. Lithograph from Henry Rene Allemagnes Sports and Games of Skill (Sports et Jeux d Adresse), Librairie Hachette, Paris, 1903
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Allemagne Archery Ball Croquet Dadresse Golf Hoops Jeux Leapfrog Marbles Monkeys Rene Skill Skittles Spinning Tops Games Popinjay
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This 16th century lithograph, titled "Sports and Games of Skill" by Henry Rene Allemagne, showcases a lively scene of monkeys engaged in various recreational activities. The image, published by Librairie Hachette in Paris in 1903, transports us back in time to an era where animals and humans shared a common love for playful pastimes. At the heart of the composition, a group of monkeys is seen enthusiastically participating in golf. With their tails wrapped around clubs, they take turns attempting to hit a small ball towards a hole. Nearby, another monkey is engrossed in a game of skittles, skillfully aiming a stone to knock down the pins. The monkeys' playful antics continue with hoops, where they leap through hoops suspended from trees, displaying their agility and athleticism. In the background, a monkey is seen gracefully stiltwalking, while another attempts archery, nocking an arrow and aiming at a target. The whimsical scene also includes monkeys spinning tops, playing marbles, and even attempting to master the art of popinjay – a game where a bird is perched on a pole, and players try to shoot it off with a bow and arrow. This delightful illustration, with its charming depiction of monkeys engaging in various ball games, archery, and other activities, serves as a reminder that the joy of play and the pursuit of skill are timeless. The intricate details and lively energy of the monkeys in this 16th century print continue to captivate and entertain audiences even today.
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