Photographs 1842-61
Albums compiled by Prince Albert, reflecting his beliefs surrounding photography
ANDRÉ ADOLFE EUGÈNE DISDÉRI (1819-89)
'Le Bilboquet'; The cup-and-ball
c.1855Salted paper print | 11.3 x 16.9 cm (image) | RCIN 2932746
Photograph of a group of ten individuals, consisting of three adults and seven boys, playing with cup-and-balls. The group are arranged in a semi-circular shape, facing towards the camera. At the centre of the composition, a boy holds a ball in his left hand and the cup, or spike, in his right. Five of the other boys hold cup-and-balls. A boy on the far left holds a hoop. A hoop lies on the ground at the centre of the group. The photograph appears to have been taken within the courtyard of a house.
Creator(s)
André Adolfe Eugène Disdéri (1819-89) (photographer)
11.3 x 16.9 cm (image)
- Acquired by Queen Victoria and Prince Albert
Subject(s)
- Arts, Recreation, Entertainment & Sport
- Sports
- Cup and Ball (game)
- Sports
- Places
- Europe
- France
- Europe
- People
- Boys
- Children
Object type(s)
- visual works
- photographs
- Arts, Recreation, Entertainment & Sport