Aiming Collection (page 27)

Caricature representing Parisian hunters, by Henri Gerard-Fontallard, from Aujourd hui: Journal des modes ridicules
France, 19th century. Parisian hunters (Les chasseurs parisiens). Caricature by Henri Gerard-Fontallard, from Aujourd hui: Journal des modes ridicules, October 7, 1839

Ashurbanipal hunting, the king on his chariot, bas-relief from Nineveh, Irak, detail
Assyrian civilization, 7th century b.C. Ashurbanipal hunting, detail, 645 b.C. The king on his chariot. Bas-relief from Nineveh

Roman auxiliary military, levantine archer, 2nd century, drawing
Ancient Rome. Roman auxiliary military. Levantine archer. 2nd century. Color illustration

Patera (shallow circular decorative element) from Cypriot shop from Bernardini Tomb in Palestrina, detail
Etruscan civilization 7th century b.C. Patera (a shallow circular decorative element) from a Cypriot shop. From the Bernardini Tomb in Palestrina. Detail

Tunisia, Utica, Mosaic work depicting Diana huntress 2nd Century A.D. Tunisia, Tunis, Musee National Du Bardo (Archaeological Museum), Roman art

Hittite civilization, relief in basalt depicting battle scene, from Carchemish, Turkey
Hittite civilization, 8th century b.C. Relief in basalt depicting a battle scene. From Carchemish, Turkey

Targeted gene on a chromosome, SEM
Targeted gene on a human chromosome. Composite coloured scanning electron micrograph (SEM) of a targeted gene (yellow) on one arm of a human chromosome

Target, artwork F006 / 8630
Target, computer artwork

Youth Olympic Games, Archery
Youth Olympic Games. Archer Tanja Sorsa of Finland taking aim at the 2010 Youth Olympic Games. Photographed in Singapore

Apple joystick at a computer museum C015 / 6201
Joystick. A visitor using an Apple Joystick II from the late 1970s. This was a peripheral that could be attached to an Apple II microcomputer in place of a mouse and used for a variety of games

Massey Shaw fireboat in action, with men directing the large hose

Scandinavian hunter
A prehistoric Scandinavian hunter aims at an elk with his bow and arrow. Date: circa 3000 BC

Fire Station Recreation Room

Boule Players - Brittany, France - Beuzec-Cap-Sizun
The Decisive blow Boule Players - Brittany, France - Beuzec-Cap-Sizun. Date: circa 1910s

Spanish Bullfighting Series (8 / 12)
Spanish Bullfighting Series. The matador aims his sword at the bull. Date: 1913

Medieval jousting event, Cornwall
A medieval jousting event taking place in Cornwall, with a large crowd of spectators. A jouster gallops along, aiming his jousting pole at a metal target in the shape of a man. Date: circa 1980s

French trench facing Turkish positions, WW1
A French trench facing Turkish positions during the First World War. Date: 1914-1918

At the school for Strafing
At count zeppelins evening classes for bomb droppers. Please note: Credit must appear as Courtesy of the Estate of Mrs J.C.Robinson/Pollinger Ltd/ILN/Mary Evans Date: 1916

Shoot, Aim, Fire
Rifle shooting was once a popular lunchtime relaxation. City men are seen here practising at a range beneath the embankment, London. Date: 1932

Rifle Range
A young man tries to impress his girl, by aiming for the Bulls Eye on a fairground Rifle Range at Dingle racecourse, County Kerry, Ireland. Date: 1962

Buffalo and hunter on horseback, Sri Lanka
Charge in High Reeds -- a buffalo emerging from reeds confronts a hunter on horseback in Ceylon (Sri Lanka). 1854

American and French allies with rifles, France, WW1
Scene at an American army camp in France during the First World War, showing French and American soldiers discussing the handling of their respective rifles. Date: 1917-1918

Hunters and elephants in long grass, Sri Lanka
Hard at it -- hunters in the middle of a herd of elephants in long grass in Sri Lanka. 1854

Wartime poster advertising Post Office Savings Bank, encouraging people to Save for Defence during the Second World War. 1940s

Australian soldier near Gaza, WW1
An Australian soldier taking aim with his rifle near Gaza during the First World War. Date: circa 1917

Soldiers in action in the snow, WW1
Soldiers (possibly Italian) in action in the snow during the First World War. Date: 1915-1918

Gun crew drilling on British trawler HM Principal, WW1
A gun crew drilling on the British trawler HM Principal during the First World War. Date: 1916

Two British soldiers shooting from behind a wall, WW1
Two British soldiers shooting from behind a brick wall, somewhere on the Western Front during the First World War. Debris from ruined buildings can be seen across the road from them. Date: 1914-1918

British soldiers in training, UK, WW1
British soldiers in training for combat during the First World War, somewhere in the UK. Date: 1914

British artillery in northern France, WW1
British artillery with their rifles in northern France during the First World War. Date: 1914-1918

British artillery at an outpost, northern France, WW1
British artillery with their rifles at an outpost in northern France during the First World War. Date: 1914

Lincolnshire Regiment recruits at rifle drill, WW1
Lincolnshire Regiment recruits at rifle drill at the start of the First World War. Date: September 1914

Gurkha firing Lewis gun in trenches, WW1
Gurkha of the 3/3rd Gurkha Rifles, 75th Division, firing a Lewis gun in the trenches during the First World War. Date: December 1917

Hunting, deer stalker sitting on low seat and using tripod to support rifle, England

Huntsman aiming his shotgun. Photographed in Sweden

Double page spread in a diary for 14-19 February
A double page spread in a young persons diary for 14-19 February. Each day is given a small illustration, relating either to the season, or to the anniversary of an historical event

Double page spread in a diary for 5-10 September
A double page spread in a young persons diary for 5-10 September. Each day is given a small illustration, relating either to the season, or to the anniversary of an historical event

Male archers in Ulaanbaatar, Mongolia
Male archers take part in a competition during the annual Naadam Festival in the stadium at Ulaanbaatar (or Ulan Bator), capital of Mongolia

Female archers in Ulaanbaatar, Mongolia
Female archers take part in a competition during the annual Naadam Festival in the stadium at Ulaanbaatar (or Ulan Bator), capital of Mongolia

Patient playing darts, Medical Centre, Hendon
Scene at the Metropolitan Police Medical Centre, Hendon, north west London, showing a patient in dressing gown and pyjamas playing darts in a rest room

Carnival games
A group of young boys and men throw balls, aiming them at the heads of the poor men who have the unlucky job of acting as the targets

Dug in - D-Day - Machine Gun Team
A British machine gun team dug in on a Normandy beach during the assault phase of Operation Overlord - the allied D-Day landings in France on 6th June 1944

Crossbow Archery 1555
Boys learn how to use a crossbow, practising by aiming at targets

French Field Guns - 2
Aiming a French 24 cannon

The Soldiers and Sailors Monument, erected by William Clark Noble in 1890 to honour the fallen of the American Civil War at Congdon Park on Broadway in historic Newport, Rhode Island, New England

Traditionally dressed Bhutanese man practising the national sport of archery in the national stadium, Thimpu, Bhutan, Asia

Boy with toy gun, Le Souillard, Eure, France, Europe

Archery contest, Naadam festival, Oulaan Bator (Ulaan Baatar), Mongolia, Central Asia, Asia

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"Aiming: The Art of Precision and Focus Across Different Eras and Sports" Snooker player and table: With unwavering concentration, the snooker player lines up his shot, aiming to sink that elusive black ball into the corner pocket. Rifle Brigade in position, Western Front - WWI: Amidst the chaos of war, soldiers take aim with their rifles, each shot carefully calculated as they strive for victory on the battlefield. Horseback Archery Competition (Yabusame): Galloping at full speed, archers skillfully draw their bows and release arrows towards targets with pinpoint accuracy during this thrilling display of equestrian precision. Two men shooting in Scotland: Against a picturesque Scottish backdrop, two marksmen focus intently on their targets as they compete to hit bullseyes with every shot fired. Errol Flynn / Robin Hood: Channeling his inner Robin Hood, Errol Flynn takes aim with his bow and arrow, showcasing both grace and precision in his legendary portrayal of the iconic outlaw. Edward VII / Shooting 1890: King Edward VII demonstrates his prowess as a marksman while participating in a shooting event; his keen eye aims true as he hits target after target. Darts and Dartboard: In pubs around the world, players meticulously aim darts at colorful segments on a dartboard – aiming for high scores or even that elusive perfect game. Teddy bear playing golf: Even stuffed animals can enjoy a round of golf. A teddy bear takes careful aim before swinging its tiny club – an adorable reminder that anyone can aspire to be accurate on the green. Two cats playing billiards on a Christmas card: On a festive holiday card scene, mischievous cats engage in an amusing game of billiards – each feline aiming precisely to outsmart one another amidst laughter-filled moments.