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Boys playing variants of marbles: rangette and fossette
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Boys playing variants of marbles: rangette and fossette
Boys playing variants of marbles: la rangette, wherein they try to win other players marbles, and la fossette, wherein they try to throw as many marbles into a hole as possible. Lithograph after Claudine Bouzonnet-Stella from Henry Rene Allemagnes Sports and Games of Skill (Sports et Jeux d Adresse), Librairie Hachette, Paris, 1903
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Hole Marbles Players Throw Variants
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This lithograph, titled "Boys playing variants of marbles: la rangette and la fossette," showcases the timeless joy and excitement of childhood games. The image, taken from Henry Rene Allemagne's "Sports and Games of Skill" published by Librairie Hachette in Paris in 1903, depicts a group of boys engrossed in two popular marble games. In the foreground, we see the thrilling game of la rangette, where players attempt to win their opponents' marbles. Each boy carefully aims and shoots his marble towards an opponent's collection, hoping to knock out one of their marbles and add it to their own. The intense concentration on their faces and the determined posture of their bodies reflect the competitive spirit inherent in this game. In the background, another group of boys is engrossed in la fossette, a game that challenges their accuracy and precision. Each player takes turns trying to throw as many marbles as possible into a small hole, often located in the ground or on a wooden board. The boys' focused expressions and the clustered marbles around the hole demonstrate their dedication to mastering this skill. This evocative print, created by Claudine Bouzonnet-Stella, captures the essence of childhood games and the camaraderie that comes with them. It serves as a reminder of simpler times and the joy that can be found in the most ordinary of activities.
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