Villagers playing a game of skittles, 17th century

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Villagers playing a game of skittles, 17th century

Villagers playing a game of skittles, while others watch from a swing. From a print by Claudine Bouzonnet Stella, 17th century. Lithograph from Henry Rene Allemagnes Sports and Games of Skill (Sports et Jeux d Adresse), Librairie Hachette, Paris, 1903

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Allemagne Bouzonnet Bowling Bowls Claudine Dadresse Jeux Pastime Rene Skill Skittles Stella Swing Villagers Games

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This enchanting 17th century print by Claudine Bouzonnet Stella captures the spirit of communal entertainment and leisure as villagers gather to play a game of skittles. The scene is set in a picturesque rural village, with quaint cottages and lush greenery in the background. The game itself is taking place on a sun-drenched grassy clearing, where three villagers are intently focused on knocking down the nine pins with their bowling balls. The sense of friendly competition is palpable, as onlookers cheer and encourage the players from the comfort of a swinging seat. The intricate details of the villagers' clothing and the delicate rendering of the natural surroundings are a testament to the skill of the lithographer, Henry René Allemagne, who brought this charming pastime to life in his publication "Sports and Games of Skill" (Sports et Jeux d'Adresse) in 1903. The print invites us to take a moment to appreciate the simple pleasures of village life and the joy of a good game of skittles.

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