Billiard Board Collection

Billiard Players. Artist: Galkin, Ilya Savvich (1860-1915)
Billiard Players. Private Collection

Billiard Room, 1902. Artist: Holden, Albert William (1848-1932)
Billiard Room, 1902. Private Collection

The billiard game, Mid of the 19th cen. Creator: Carolus, Jean (1814-1897)
The billiard game, Mid of the 19th cen. Private Collection

The Billiards Player, 1896. Creator: Tholen, Willem Bastiaan (1860-1931)
The Billiards Player, 1896. Private Collection

Cigarette case with two satyrs playing Russian billiard, 1884. Artist: Russian master
Cigarette case with two satyrs playing Russian billiard, 1884. Private Collection

Ladies Playing Billiards, 1869. Artist: Boutibonne, Charles-Edouard (1816-1897)
Ladies Playing Billiards, 1869. Private Collection

Game of Billiards, ca 1620-1625. Artist: Venne, Adriaen Pietersz. van de (1589-1662)
Game of Billiards, ca 1620-1625. Found in the collection of British Museum

Game of Billiards. Artist: Beda, Francesco (1840-1900)
Game of Billiards. Private Collection

Men in a coffee house with a Billiard room, 1814. Artist: Marcus, Jacob Ernst (1774-1826)
Men in a coffee house with a Billiard room, 1814. Found in the collection of Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam

Billiard Room at Menil-Hubert, 1892. Artist: Degas, Edgar (1834-1917)
Billiard Room at Menil-Hubert, 1892. Found in the collection of the Musee d Orsay, Paris

The Billiard Room, Early 19th cen Artist: Anonymous
The Billiard Room, Early 19th cen.. Found in the collection of the State Russian Museum, St. Petersburg

Interiors of the Winter Palace. The Billiard Room of Emperor Alexander II, Mid of the 19th cen Artist: Hau
Interiors of the Winter Palace. The Billiard Room of Emperor Alexander II, Mid of the 19th cen.. Found in the collection of the State Hermitage, St. Petersburg

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Step into the world of billiards with this captivating collection of artwork spanning centuries. From the elegant Billiard Room depicted by Albert William Holden in 1902 to Jean Carolus' portrayal of a mid-19th-century billiard game, these pieces offer a glimpse into the rich history and allure of this beloved sport. Willem Bastiaan Tholen's "The Billiards Player" transports us to 1896, capturing the intensity and focus of a player engrossed in their craft. Ilya Savvich Galkin's "Billiard Players" showcases the camaraderie and competitive spirit shared among players as they engage in friendly matches. For those intrigued by unique interpretations, feast your eyes on the Russian master's creation - a cigarette case adorned with two satyrs engaged in a game of Russian billiards. This exquisite piece from 1884 merges artistry and functionality seamlessly. Charles-Edouard Boutibonne takes us back to 1869 with his depiction of "Ladies Playing Billiards, " challenging traditional gender roles while highlighting women's participation in this traditionally male-dominated pastime. Travel even further back in time with Adriaen Pietersz. Van de Venne's "Game of Billiards" from around 1620-1625, offering insight into how billiards has captivated individuals across centuries. From Francesco Beda's vibrant portrayal to Jacob Ernst Marcus' depiction set within a bustling coffee house, these artworks transport us through various eras and settings where billiards played an integral role as both entertainment and social gathering activity. Eduard Hau invites us inside Emperor Alexander II's opulent Winter Palace for a glimpse at its lavish Billiard Room during the mid-19th century. Meanwhile, an anonymous artist captures the essence of early 19th-century billiard rooms, evoking nostalgia for simpler times when leisurely pursuits were cherished moments amidst busy lives.