Dodging Collection

Hand-Ball Playing in Ireland (engraving)
6016560 Hand-Ball Playing in Ireland (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Hand-Ball Playing in Ireland)

Der Zechpreller, mid-late 19th century, (c1924). Creator: Carl Spitzweg
Der Zechpreller, mid-late 19th century, (c1924). The bill-dodger. A man attempts to leave as a woman grabs his coat. From " Die gute alte Zeit: Zeichnungen von Karl Spitzweg"

Ograbme, or The American-Snapping Turtle, 1808 (litho)
778657 Ograbme, or The American-Snapping Turtle, 1808 (litho) by American School, (19th century); Collection of the New-York Historical Society

The Canadian Game of La Crosse (engraving)
1624453 The Canadian Game of La Crosse (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Canadian Game of La Crosse)

The Game of Lacrosse, Positions of the Players (engraving)
1053833 The Game of Lacrosse, Positions of the Players (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Game of Lacrosse, Positions of the Players)

Rimingtons Tigers v The Irish-American Brigade, charging the Enemy near Brandfort, Dodging Shells at Mafeking
1039725 Rimingtons Tigers v The Irish-American Brigade, charging the Enemy near Brandfort, Dodging Shells at Mafeking, Officers bolting into their " Dug-Out" (litho) by Soper

Sketches from the Turon Gold Fields, New South Wales (engraving)
1618345 Sketches from the Turon Gold Fields, New South Wales (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Sketches from the Turon Gold Fields, New South Wales)

Blindman s-Buff by Charles Robinson
Blindman s-Buff. Illustration of the childrens party game in full swing. 1906

Drill-dodging: The new exercise, H. M. Bateman cartoon, WW1
" Drill-dodging: Everyone can test it gratis: the new exercise for onlookers in the park." This World War One cartoon jokes that the sheer quantity of volunteers to the British Army by 1915

THE CANADIAN GAME OF LA CROSSE: 1. Catching. 2. and 3. Checking. 4. Long Throw. 5. Picking Up. 6. A Tussle. 7 and 8. Dodging and Checking. 9. Flat Catch. 10. Running. 11. Facing. 12

THE CANADIAN GAME OF LA CROSSE: 1. Catching. 2. and 3. Checking. 4. Long Throw. 5. Picking Up. 6. A Tussle. 7 and 8. Dodging and Checking. 9. Flat Catch. 10. Running. 11. Facing. 12

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Dodging through time and across continents, the art of evading has taken many forms. From the intense hand-ball playing in Ireland to the mischievous antics depicted in Carl Spitzweg's 'Der Zechpreller', it has always been a skill worth mastering. Even animals like the American-Snapping Turtle, showcased in 'Ograbme', have their own cunning ways of avoiding capture. Sports like La Crosse, as seen in both Canadian and Irish settings, showcase the agility and quick thinking required to dodge opponents' moves. In 'The Game of Lacrosse, Positions of the Players', we witness players strategically positioning themselves to outmaneuver their rivals. Rimingtons Tigers versus The Irish-American Brigade shows soldiers dodging shells during wartime, highlighting how survival often depends on swift reflexes. Not limited to sports or battlefields alone they can be found even in everyday activities. Charles Robinson's depiction of Blindman's Buff reminds us that even children enjoy testing their evasion skills while having fun. H. M Bateman's cartoon 'Drill-dodging: The new exercise' humorously captures people finding creative ways to avoid physical exertion during World War I. In Heath Robinson's illustration 'America in the Field', we see soldiers using inventive contraptions to dodge enemy fire - a testament to human ingenuity under pressure. Meanwhile, engravings from New South Wales depict gold miners navigating treacherous terrain with caution and dexterity. Whether it is for sport or survival, amusement or necessity, dodging remains an essential skill throughout history. As captured by these diverse artworks spanning centuries and continents, there is an undeniable thrill that comes with successfully evading obstacles and challenges.