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Playing leapfrog (litho)
2775137 Playing leapfrog (litho) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Playing leapfrog. Phenakistoscope disc.); Look and Learn / Valerie Jackson Harris Collection
Media ID 23140380
© Look and Learn / Valerie Jackson Harris Collection / Bridgeman Images
Animation Disc Gioco Illusion Leapfrog Motion Moving Pictures Parlor Game Plush Plush Animals Toys Ball Games Parlour Game Phenakistoscope
Playing Leapfrog - A Captivating Glimpse into the World of Victorian Entertainment
EDITORS COMMENTS
. This enchanting lithograph, titled "Playing Leapfrog" offers a fascinating glimpse into the world of 19th-century entertainment. The print captures a moment frozen in time, showcasing a group of children engaged in an exhilarating game of leapfrog. With their animated expressions and dynamic poses, they seem to come alive before our eyes. The image is reminiscent of the phenakistoscope disc, an early form of animation that mesmerized audiences with its illusionary motion. This litho perfectly encapsulates the spirit of this revolutionary technology by bringing movement and life to still images. Intriguingly engraved with meticulous detail, every element within the scene contributes to its charm. From plush toys scattered on the floor to joyful players leaping over one another, it transports us back to a simpler era filled with innocent amusement. "Playing Leapfrog" not only showcases a popular parlour game enjoyed by both young and old but also serves as a testament to human fascination with visual storytelling throughout history. It reminds us how even seemingly mundane activities can be transformed into captivating moments when captured through art. As we gaze upon this delightful print from Bridgeman Images' Valerie Jackson Harris Collection, we are transported back in time - invited to partake in the joyous playfulness depicted within.
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