Play Collection (page 3)

Wassailing apple trees with hot cider in Devonshire on twelfth eve, 1861. A print from The Illustrated London News, (12 January 1861)

FRANCE: COURT LIFE, 1690s. Waiting in The Fourth Room of the Apartments. One in a series of etchings, 1694-1696, by Antoine Trouvain, depicting a suite of reception rooms at the Palace of Versailles

THE PARISIAN MODEL, c1905. Chorus girls and teddy bears on stage in the musical comedy The Parisian Model. Photograph, c1905

SHAKESPEARE: KING LEAR. King Lear and the Fool. Illustration by Alonzo Chappel (1828-1887)

SHAKESPEARE: HAMLET. Ophelia, gone mad, distributes flowers (Act IV, Scene V). Wood engraving after Sir John Gilbert (1817-1897) for William Shakespeares play

Hellia
Shizuo Shiki

Theatre Royal Bristol NWC01_01_1522
THEATRE ROYAL, KING STREET, CITY OF BRISTOL. The auditorium in the Theatre Royal, viewed from the stage. The 18th century Theatre Royal was externally rebuilt in 1970-72 to incorporate the adjacent

red squirrel holding a guitar
red squirrel is holding a guitar Date: 07-02-2021

Cover Design to Volpone by Ben Jonson, 1898. Creator: Aubrey Beardsley
Cover Design to Volpone by Ben Jonson, 1898. Cover of an edition of Ben Jonsons comedy play, published by Leonard Smithers

The first performance of "The Tempest by William Shakespeare will be
The first performance of " The Tempest by William Shakespeare will be on the 29th May 1962 at the Old Vic Theatre, Waterloo Road, London

D Jack DM Staff Photographer Geoffrey Winterburn chosen as typical schoolboy. Sliding down bannisters 28/2/1952 Ten year old Geoffrey Winterburn envy of school chums in Oldham, Lancs

Australian sea lion (Neophoca cinerea) playful juvenile swimming upside-down, Carnac Island, Western Australia

Count Basie on stage, Chatham, Kent, 1967. Creator: Brian Foskett
Count Basie on stage, Chatham, Kent, 1967

Ariel (The Tempest), c1870. Artist: Henry James Townsend
Ariel (The Tempest), c1870. From The Works of Shakspere, by Charles Knight. [Virtue & Co. Limited, London, c1870]

Dr WG Grace, English cricketer, playing for London County Cricket Club, c1899. Artist: WA Rouch
Dr WG Grace, English cricketer, playing for London County Cricket Club, c1899. Regarded as possibly the greatest cricketer of all time

The House of Cards, c. 1736. Artist: Chardin, Jean-Baptiste Simeon (1699-1779)
The House of Cards, c. 1736. Found in the collection of the National Gallery, London

Scene from Silas Marner by George Eliot, 1882. Artist: Mary L Gow
Scene from Silas Marner by George Eliot, 1882. Eppie, the orphan adopted by the lonely miser and linen-weaver, Silas Marner

Children Battersea Playing on Bobsled; 10 April 1963

Evacuated children in Wye, Kent, walking down a country road. 1939 / 40
Evacuated children in Wye, Kent, walking down a country road. 1939/40

RAF fighter pilot of 602 Squadron at dispersal - playing chess while waiting for the call to scramble. Perranporth, Cornwall, 1943 eTopFoto

Children paddling, Orpington. 1937

Cat - kitten playing with living room curtains - Lower Saxony - Germany
USH-5455 Cat - kitten playing with living room curtains Lower Saxony - Germany Duncan Usher contact details: prints@ardea.com tel: +44 (0) 20 8318 1401

SHAKESPEARE: RICHARD III. King Richard III confronted by Queen Elizabeth about the disappearance of her sons (Act IV)
SHAKESPEARE: RICHARD III. King Richard III confronted by Queen Elizabeth about the disappearance of her sons (Act IV, scene 4)

Spotted dolphins
Atlantic spotted dolphins. Composite image of a pod of Atlantic spotted dolphins (Stenella frontalis) swimming past a gorgonian venus sea fan (Gorgonia flabellum)

SHAKESPEARE: HAMLET. The German actor Gustaf Gr├╝ndgens in the title role contemplating Yoricks skull, c1938

PLIT2A-00045
Title page of the 1605 " Hamlet" by William Shakespeare. Woodcut reproduction with a watercolor wash

Giant Otter (Pteronura brasiliensis) adult pair, playing (captive)

Dog - Border Collie - puppy lying down with toy
ME-2181 Dog - Border Collie - puppy lying down with toy Johan De Meester Please note that prints are for personal display purposes only and may not be reproduced in any way

Dog - Boxer in garden
ME-2109 Dog - Boxer in garden Johan De Meester Please note that prints are for personal display purposes only and may not be reproduced in anyway

Men playing traditional horn instruments at a Lunar New Year festival in the Miao village of Qingman, Guizhou Province, China, Asia

Trumpet player, Plaza de la Catedral, Havana, Cuba, West Indies, Central America

Listvianka, Lake Baikal, Siberia, Russia

Village scene, Toba Bataks, North Sumatra, Sumatra, Indonesia, Southeast Asia, Asia

Musicians playing the Sitar and Tabla on the banks of the River Ganges (Ganga), Varanasi (Benares), Uttar Pradesh State, India

Musicians attending a village wedding, Anogia, Crete, Greek Islands, Greece, Europe

Bottle-nosed dolphin - Jumping 2MO21
TOM-783 Bottlenosed Dolphin Honduras Tursiops truncatus Tom & Pat Leeson Please note that prints are for personal display purposes only and may not be reproduced in any way

Bottle-nosed Dolphin in Pacific Ocean Off Honduras 2Mo24
TOM-771 Bottlenosed Dolphin - emerging from water Pacific Ocean, Off Honduras Tursiops truncatus Tom & Pat Leeson Please note that prints are for personal display purposes only

Coyote - Young wild pups playing near their den in a streamside bank. Bridger-Teton National Forest
TOM-1372 Coyote - young wild pups playing near their den in a streamside bank Bridger-Teton National Forest, Grand Teton National Park, Wyoming

The Witches of Macbeth. After a 19th century print by Swiss artist Henry Fuseli illustrating Act I, Scene I of Macbeth by WIlliam Shakespeare

Beach volleyball
Leah Guo

First night of "Passion Flower Hotel"at the Prince of Wales Theatre
First night of " Passion Flower Hotel" at the Prince of Wales Theatre.Karen Fernald and Francesca Annis in their dressing room after the show. 25th August 1965

Exterior view of the Ambassadors Theatre in West Street, London Circa 1971

Scene from the play Cautious Campbell. 31 JuLy 1927

Ira Aldridge as Othello, c. 1830. Creator: Henry Perronet Briggs
Ira Aldridge as Othello, c. 1830

A child and a satyr child playing with a goat, ca. 1657. Creator: Stefano della Bella
A child and a satyr child playing with a goat, ca. 1657

Ring Around the Rosie, 1910-1915. Private Collection

Playing rackets, Fleet Prison, London, c1825. Artist: Theodore Lane
Playing rackets, Fleet Prison, London, c1825

Malvolio and the Countess, c1840, (c1915). Artist: Daniel Maclise
Malvolio and the Countess, c1840, (c1915). Held by the Tate Modern, London. From International Art: Past and Present by Alfred Yockney. [Virtue & Company, London, c1915]

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"Embracing the Joy of Play: From Medora Musical to Puppy Tail Chewing" The Medora Musical in Medora, North Dakota, USA - where music and laughter intertwine on stage, inviting audiences to immerse themselves in the magic of play. Meet Riley, a brown roan Italian Spinone puppy at 13 weeks old, finding pure bliss in chewing his own tail – a delightful reminder of the innocence and simplicity that comes with play. African wild dogs (Lycaon pictus) juveniles engaging in playful antics as they try their luck with an impala's leg – showcasing nature's vibrant spirit through their energetic games. Village green cricket in Tilford, Surrey, England – where time seems to stand still as players unite for a friendly match under the sun-drenched sky; a testament to the enduring tradition of play. Step back into history with Show Boat Poster from 1927 – capturing the essence of theatrical play that has captivated audiences for generations and continues to leave them spellbound. The England Test cricket XI at Nottingham, Nottinghamshire in 1899 immortalized by WA Rouch's artistry – reminding us how sport can ignite passion and camaraderie through spirited competition. Bruegel (Brueghel), Pieter the Elder's Children’s Games painting from 1560 offers a glimpse into centuries past when children found joy through imaginative play without modern distractions. Whitestone Pond on Hampstead Heath becomes an oasis for carefree moments as people gather around its tranquil waters, letting go of worries and embracing spontaneous playfulness. Piece together memories with a jigsaw puzzle featuring golfers on Prestwick golf course in Scotland circa 1914– relishing both mental challenge and leisurely enjoyment while celebrating this timeless game.