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Fine Art Print : Men playing the royal game of croquet or pall mall, 1717
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Men playing the royal game of croquet or pall mall, 1717
Men playing the royal game of croquet or pall mall, le jeu royal de la passe, designed for Louis XV in 1717. Lithograph from Henry Rene Allemagnes Sports and Games of Skill (Sports et Jeux d Adresse), Librairie Hachette, Paris, 1903
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Allemagne Billiards Croquet Dadresse Golf Jeux Mall Pall Passe Rene Skill Games
21"x14" (+3" Border) Fine Art Print
Step back in time with our exquisite Fine Art Print from Media Storehouse, featuring Men Playing the Royal Game of Croquet or Pall Mall by Henry Rene Allemagne. This captivating lithograph, taken from Allemagne's "Sports and Games of Skill" series, was designed for Louis XV in 1717. Witness the elegance and sophistication of the past as men engage in the popular royal pastime of croquet or pall mall. Add an air of timeless charm to your home or office with this beautiful, rights-managed print from Mary Evans Prints Online.
21x14 image printed on 27x20 Fine Art Rag Paper with 3" (76mm) white border. Our Fine Art Prints are printed on 300gsm 100% acid free, PH neutral paper with archival properties. This printing method is used by museums and art collections to exhibit photographs and art reproductions.
Our fine art prints are high-quality prints made using a paper called Photo Rag. This 100% cotton rag fibre paper is known for its exceptional image sharpness, rich colors, and high level of detail, making it a popular choice for professional photographers and artists. Photo rag paper is our clear recommendation for a fine art paper print. If you can afford to spend more on a higher quality paper, then Photo Rag is our clear recommendation for a fine art paper print.
Estimated Image Size (if not cropped) is 35.5cm x 53.3cm (14" x 21")
Estimated Product Size is 50.8cm x 68.6cm (20" x 27")
These are individually made so all sizes are approximate
Artwork printed orientated as per the preview above, with portrait (vertical) orientation to match the source image.
EDITORS COMMENTS
This lithograph depicts a scene of aristocratic leisure from the 18th century, featuring men engrossed in the royal game of croquet or pall-mall. The image is taken from Henry Rene Allemagne's comprehensive work, "Sports and Games of Skill" (Sports et Jeux d'Adresse), published in Paris by Librairie Hachette in 1903. The print is a meticulous reproduction of a design created for King Louis XV in 1717. Croquet and pall-mall were popular pastimes among the European elite during the 18th century. Croquet, a game that originated in France, involved hitting a small ball through a series of hoops using a mallet, while pall-mall was a precursor to golf, where players aimed to hit a ball with a club towards a target. The game of croquet depicted in this print is referred to as "le jeu royal de la passe," suggesting its royal patronage. The lithograph showcases a lush, verdant landscape, with a well-manicured garden serving as the backdrop for the game. The elegantly dressed men, their faces focused intently on the game, display an air of refinement and sophistication. The intricate details of the mallets, balls, and hoops are rendered with remarkable precision, while the delicate foliage and ornate clothing add to the overall visual appeal. The inclusion of this image in Allemagne's "Sports and Games of Skill" underscores the significance of these pastimes in the 18th-century European society, where the pursuit of physical and mental agility, as well as the display of wealth and status, were highly valued. This print offers a glimpse into the world of aristocratic leisure, providing a fascinating window into the past.
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