Casual Collection (page 15)

Project of the first scaphander of Nicoli Fontana known as Tartaglia (1499 - 1557
GIA4699979 Project of the first scaphander of Nicoli Fontana known as Tartaglia (1499 - 1557) in 1551. Engraving 16th century

Drawing from the 15th century showing a man going into the water with some kind of mask
GIA4699799 Drawing from the 15th century showing a man going into the water with some kind of mask. by Unknown Artist, (15th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

The Spalding Bell using ballast E was able to perform small upward movements
GIA4699724 The Spalding Bell using ballast E was able to perform small upward movements and its small side bells are served to bring fresh air

The bells of Borelli: the one on the right would never have fontioned - in "
GIA4699695 The bells of Borelli: the one on the right would never have fontioned - in " De Motu Animalium" by Giovanni Alfonso Borelli (1608 - 1679), 1679

Scanphander imagined by the Jesuit Gaspar Schott (or Caspar Schotti) in 1664
GIA4700097 Scanphander imagined by the Jesuit Gaspar Schott (or Caspar Schotti) in 1664. by Unknown Artist, (17th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

W. H. Jamess suit from 1824
GIA4700093 W.H. Jamess suit from 1824. by Unknown Artist, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: W.H. Jamess suit from 1824.); eGiancarlo Costa; out of copyright

Nicoli Fontanas second suit called Tartaglia (1499 - 1557)
GIA4700001 Nicoli Fontanas second suit called Tartaglia (1499 - 1557). It provides for a crystal sphere in which the diver closes himself. Engraving 16th century

Representation of the four factions of the Roman circus: the red (factio russata)
GIA4766129 Representation of the four factions of the Roman circus: the red (factio russata). The factions were clubs engaged in circus competitions in the Upper Empire (1st century AD)

A round of golf with British gentlemen at St. Andrews in Scotland in 1800
LRI4669078 A round of golf with British gentlemen at St. Andrews in Scotland in 1800, where the game was created. 19th century (Lithography) by Unknown Artist

Burmese football or ball game. Engraving by Krakow to illustrate the story "
LSE4312865 Burmese football or ball game. Engraving by Krakow to illustrate the story " Fifteen days in Burma", by E.Cavaglion, in 1886, in Le tour du Monde 1892

Portrait of the Gladiator cycle team. Photography, late 19th century, Paris. Coll. Selva
LSE4311629 Portrait of the Gladiator cycle team. Photography, late 19th century, Paris. Coll. Selva. by Unknown photographer

Letters Q and R representing children playing bowling and snowshoes
DUV4197727 Letters Q and R representing children playing bowling and snowshoes, late 19th century (chromolithograph) by Lobrichon

The final of the Trophees cyclistes - Engraving in "
XEE4187103 The final of the Trophees cyclistes - Engraving in " Le Petit Journal illustre", on 23/07/1922 (engraving) by Anonymous; Private Collection; (add.info)

Criquis victory: boxer Eugene Criqui (1893-1977) managed to defeat his opponent
XEE4186824 Criquis victory: boxer Eugene Criqui (1893-1977) managed to defeat his opponent Ledoux in a minute twenty-three seconds. Engraving in " Le petit Journal Illustre", on 12/02/1922

Match France Scotland: international rugby matches, match France Scotland
XEE4186738 Match France Scotland: international rugby matches, match France Scotland. Engraving in " Le Petite Journal illustrious", on 15/01/1922. Private collection

Paid conges: "With the first good days water sports are enjoying new success"
XEE4186233 Paid conges: " With the first good days water sports are enjoying new success". A woman poses in a swimsuit with water skis on a midi beach

Portrait of Marcel Thil (1904-1968) French boxer with his daughter
XEE4186182 Portrait of Marcel Thil (1904-1968) French boxer with his daughter. In " L illustrious du petit Journal" of 1937

The rider quarter during the 6-day race: between two sprints the ace of the pedal
XEE4185626 The rider quarter during the 6-day race: between two sprints the ace of the pedal (cyclists) have fun repainting their bicycles with the wonderful cold email of the brand Robbialac"

For the beautiful eyes of a beautiful woman: a woman who did not know which sigher to
XEE4185564 For the beautiful eyes of a beautiful woman: a woman who did not know which sigher to choose them offered to compete in boxing combat in the ring. Engraving

Mothers, children and bicycles in kindergarten (childrens fashion) - in "
LSE4077860 Mothers, children and bicycles in kindergarten (childrens fashion) - in " Le journal illustredes dames", 1869 by Unknown Artist

The wounded boxer and his wrestled betters - 19th century, Carnavalet
LSE4077755 The wounded boxer and his wrestled betters - 19th century, Carnavalet. by Unknown Artist, (19th century); Musee de la Ville de Paris, Musee Carnavalet, Paris

Les bienfaits du tandem - in "L Etoile de mer"by A
LSE4077551 Les bienfaits du tandem - in " L Etoile de mer" by A. Guillaume, Ed Simonis Empis, Paris 1897 by Guillaume

Woman on a bike on the beach - drawing by L. Vallet, 1896, Arts Deco
LSE4077541 Woman on a bike on the beach - drawing by L. Vallet, 1896, Arts Deco. by Vallet, Louis (1856-1940); Bibliotheque des Arts Decoratifs, Paris

Tandem, three people cycling on the beach - drawing by L. Vallet, 1896, Arts Deco
LSE4077538 Tandem, three people cycling on the beach - drawing by L. Vallet, 1896, Arts Deco. by Vallet, Louis (1856-1940); Bibliotheque des Arts Decoratifs, Paris, France; (add.info.: Tandem)

Racing: Tour de France 1907 - drawing by Ernest Montaut (1878-1909)
LSE4079201 Racing: Tour de France 1907 - drawing by Ernest Montaut (1878-1909). by Montaut, Ernest (1878-1909); Bibliotheque des Arts Decoratifs, Paris

The Ardennes circuit, 1906, drawing by Ernest Montaut (1878-1909)
LSE4079191 The Ardennes circuit, 1906, drawing by Ernest Montaut (1878-1909). by Montaut, Ernest (1878-1909); Bibliotheque des Arts Decoratifs, Paris, France; (add.info.: The Ardennes circuit, 1906)

Racing: the Gordon Bennett Cup (Gordon-Bennett) in 1904 - drawing by Ernest Montaut
LSE4079184 Racing: the Gordon Bennett Cup (Gordon-Bennett) in 1904 - drawing by Ernest Montaut (1878-1909). by Montaut, Ernest (1878-1909); Bibliotheque des Arts Decoratifs, Paris

The Paris-Madrid race, 1903, drawing by Ernest Montaut (1878-1909)
LSE4079181 The Paris-Madrid race, 1903, drawing by Ernest Montaut (1878-1909). by Montaut, Ernest (1878-1909); Bibliotheque des Arts Decoratifs, Paris, France; (add.info.: The Paris-Madrid race)

Racing: the Vanderbilt Cup in 1904 - drawing by Ernest Montaut (1878-1909)
LSE4079176 Racing: the Vanderbilt Cup in 1904 - drawing by Ernest Montaut (1878-1909). by Montaut, Ernest (1878-1909); Bibliotheque des Arts Decoratifs, Paris

Swimming lesson - drawing by Adrien Marie (1848 - 1891), late 19th century
LSE4078756 Swimming lesson - drawing by Adrien Marie (1848 - 1891), late 19th century by Marie, Adrien Emmanuel (1848-91); Private Collection; (add.info)

Tennis players - postcard, circa 1890
LSE4078751 Tennis players - postcard, circa 1890 by Unknown Artist, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Tennis players - postcard, circa 1890); Photo eLeonard de Selva; out of copyright

Amateur tennis match on the beach - drawing by Lynch, 20th century
LSE4078748 Amateur tennis match on the beach - drawing by Lynch, 20th century by Lynch, Albert (1851-1912); Private Collection; (add.info.: Amateur tennis match on the beach - drawing by Lynch)

In the Alps: soldiers of the 157th infantry find three Italians lost in the snow - in
LSE4080536 In the Alps: soldiers of the 157th infantry find three Italians lost in the snow - in " Le petit Parisien" of March 1905 (engraving) by French School

Calendar: "Golf Calendar"by Edward Penfield, 1899
LSE4080097 Calendar: " Golf Calendar" by Edward Penfield, 1899 by Penfield, Edward (1866-1925); Bibliotheque des Arts Decoratifs, Paris

Advertising poster of 1900 for the Elixir Mondet "
LSE4085960 Advertising poster of 1900 for the Elixir Mondet " the king of tonics and digestives, cordial aperitif alpine"

Red devil in front of a bike wheel illustrating an ad for the wooden rims of Laroche
LSE4087424 Red devil in front of a bike wheel illustrating an ad for the wooden rims of Laroche (Nanterre) establishments (engraving) by Mich (Michel Liebaux) (1881-1923)

the ancient discobole and a modern champion of the record
LSE4087415 the ancient discobole and a modern champion of the record. by Unknown Artist, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Cirque Fernando - Poster by Levy, late 19th centuryCirque Fernando - Poster by Levy
LSE4087221 Cirque Fernando - Poster by Levy, late 19th centuryCirque Fernando - Poster by Levy, late 19th century by Levy

Weighing and washing before a horse race (late 19th century)
LSE4087626 Weighing and washing before a horse race (late 19th century). by Unknown Artist, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Jockey, 1796 - by Carle Vernet
LSE4087622 Jockey, 1796 - by Carle Vernet by Vernet, Antoine Charles Horace (Carle) (1758-1836); Bibliotheque des Arts Decoratifs, Paris, France; (add.info.: Jockey)

Diver bell: Diver covered with Cabirol device. In "
LSE4085437 Diver bell: Diver covered with Cabirol device. In " The wonders of science" by Louis Figuier, 1870. by French School

Golf Couple - in "Golf Calendar"by Edward Penfield, 1899
LSE4080112 Golf Couple - in " Golf Calendar" by Edward Penfield, 1899 by Penfield, Edward (1866-1925); Bibliotheque des Arts Decoratifs, Paris

Woman Playing Golf - in "Golf Calendar"by Edward Penfield, 1899
LSE4080102 Woman Playing Golf - in " Golf Calendar" by Edward Penfield, 1899 by Penfield, Edward (1866-1925); Bibliotheque des Arts Decoratifs, Paris

A football game - from an English engraving, 1890, A. D
LSE4078044 A football game - from an English engraving, 1890, A.D. by Overend, William Heysham (1851-98); Bibliotheque des Arts Decoratifs, Paris

Horse race - in "Polichinelle", 1898
LSE4077986 Horse race - in " Polichinelle", 1898. by French School, (18th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Horse race - in " Polichinelle")

Horse riding - drawing by Thelem
LSE4077979 Horse riding - drawing by Thelem by Thelem, E. (fl.1890-1920); Private Collection; (add.info.: Horse riding - drawing by Thelem); Photo eLeonard de Selva; French, out of copyright

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"Casual Moments: A Blend of Luck, Struggle, and Triumph" In the realm encounters, fate often weaves its intricate tapestry. As the French rugby team readies itself to face off against their Irish counterparts, they find solace in the belief that good French wine brings luck. With glasses raised high and hopes soaring even higher, they prepare to conquer the field. Meanwhile, a poignant scene unfolds through Luke Fildes' masterpiece "Houseless and Hungry. " The struggles faced by those without shelter or sustenance are laid bare before our eyes. It serves as a stark reminder of the hardships endured by many during times of adversity. Amidst societal disputes like the Grunwick dispute in London, Met Police officers stand firm as pillars of justice. Their unwavering dedication ensures that fairness prevails amidst chaos and discord. Traveling back in time to Brighton's Union Workhouse in Sussex reveals an advertisement for hammocks designed for workhouse vagrant wards. These humble contraptions offer respite from destitution while serving as a symbol of hope for those seeking refuge within their embrace. Lauren Bacall's enchanting presence graces Parisian streets alongside her daughter during July 1968 – a snapshot frozen in time capturing both elegance and maternal love. Such moments remind us that even amidst bustling cities, serenity can be found when shared with loved ones. The prestigious Crufts dog show showcases exceptional canine companionship across various breeds. Nikki Steward from Renfrew proudly presents Movern, a German Shorthaired Pointer who claims victory on this exhilarating first day at NEC Birmingham – setting the stage for days filled with triumphs yet to come. Anne Karlsson from Sweden commands attention with Scott, a Parson Russell Terrier crowned Best of Breed winner on this glorious third day at Crufts 2023. Their bond exemplifies loyalty beyond borders – proving that true friendship knows no boundaries.