Le jeu de boules.

Drawing, pen and black ink, 13 x 25 cm, carbon paper, unsigned (some min. vert. creases, white spots).

Under passe-partout and frame.

Although variants of jeu de boules or pétanque were known to have been played since Ancient Greece, the current version of the game dates back to the middle of the 19th century. This would make this half-finished drawing one of the earliest depictions of the game.
Joined: Attributed to the same - A gathered crowd beholding a spectacle. Italy, ca. 1800. Drawing, pen and brown ink, grey wash, 26 x 19,2 cm, laid paper, unsigned. Under passe-partout and gilt frame (not studied outside frame). Only left half of a larger drawing. (2 pcs)