Athletic Collection (#4)

Millwall Athletic Football Team in 1895

Miss Modern the pilot, Schoolgirls Adventure Book Date: 1938

Cover design, Schoolgirls Adventure Book, Christmas 1938 Date: 1938

Dog Trials
Canines being put through their paces at dog trials held at Crystal Palace. Date: 1931

F. X. Shields, Tennis Player
Frank X. Shields (1909-1975) was an American amateur tennis player, and also an actor who appeared in several films throughout the 1930s. Date: 1931

Wimbledon Exertions
Scenes from the 1931 Wimbledon Tennis Championship. Pictured are Fred Perry (1909-1995), Ian Glen Collins (1903-1975), Helene Nicolopoulos, George Patrick Pat Hughes (1902-1997), I

Oldham Athletic v Bury football match semi-final
Caunce, Oldham Athletic goalkeeper, clears from Bury forward in Manchester Senior Cup semi-final just before WW2 Date: circa 1939

Basil Rathbone diving
English actor Basil Rathbone (1892-1967), famous for his portrayal of Sherlock Holmes, here caught mid-dive. Date: 1939

Advert for Len C. Braund, Sports Outfitter, Bath
Advert for Len C. Braund, Sports Outfitter, Argyle Street, Bath Date: 1902

John Rinkel wins the 100-yards in even time (10sec) at the 1927 Varsity (Inter-University) Sports - a triumphant meeting for the Cambridge team. Date: 1927

Emperor Max at St. Martin's Wall with crossbow and praying, Maximilian I 22 March 1459, 12 January 1519, Austria
1 person, 12, 1900s, 19th-century, action, actions, active, activities, activity, alpine, alpine climbing, alpine landscape, alpine sport, alpine sports, alpinism, alpinist, armed, ascend, ascending

Address by Father Kneipp in the open hall at Woerishofen, Bavaria, Germany, Sebastian Anton Kneipp, 17 May 1821
17, 1900s, 19th-century, activities, activity, athletic, bavarian, bayern, black, black-and-white, black-white, building, buildings, catholic, christian, clergyman, clergymen, contemporary, cure

Winter walk of the family, the mother wants to go home and walks in front from the skating rink
1900s, 19th-century, activities, activity, athletic, atmospheric, black, black-and-white, black-white, children, cold, contemporary, countryside, daughters, daylight, daytime, depiction, depictions

The Horsewoman, distinguished lady riding through the city gate in a lady's seat on a white horse
1900s, 19th-century, 3 people, achievements, action, actions, active, activities, activity, adult female, adult woman, animal breed, animal breeds, animal husbandries, animals, arts, athletic

Boy and girl at the torrent fishing with a primitive rod, Germany, 1899, Historic
1900s, 19th-century, 3 people, accessory, activities, activity, angler, angling, angling rod, arts, athletic, beck, black, black-and-white, black-white, body of water, boy, brook, childlike

Sailors at the helm, steering wheel of a ship, in Kiel, Germany, photo from 1903, Historic
1900s, 19th-century, 4 people, activities, activity, athletic, black, black-and-white, black-white, boat, boats, carry, contemporary, depiction, depictions, digital, digitally, drawing, drawings

The village scholar reads a letter aloud, Germany, 1881, Historical, digital reproduction of an original from the 19th
1900s, 19th-century, 4 people, activities, activity, athletic, books, building, buildings, class, classes, communicate, communicating, communicative, digital, digitally, documents

Experiments with the tethered balloon on the sea near Helgoland, Germany, Historical
1900s, 19th-century, achievements, action, actions, active, activities, activity, air traffic, air transport, aircraft, aircrafts, animals, athletic, aviation, balloon rides, ballooning, balloons

Two hikers can't go any further because a cow is blocking their way, Austria
1900s, 19th-century, 2, action, actions, active, activities, activity, alpine climbing, alpine sport, alpine sports, alpinism, alpinist, animals, athletic, block, blocking, blocks, broad, climber

Carnival friends, on their way to a carnival event by sleigh, 1881, Germany, Historic
1 person, 1900s, 19th-century, achievements, action, actions, active, activities, activity, athletic, carnival, carnival event, carnival friends, comic, comical, contests, costumed, costumes

Military Alarm Exercise, in the Cavalry Stables, Prussia, 1880, Germany
activities, activity, alarm exercise, alarms, animal breed, animal breeds, animal husbandries, animals, athletic, breed, breeds, building, buildings, cavalries, concept, concept image

Exercise for rescuing fire patients in a Berlin hospital, fire brigade, Germany, fire drill, historical
1900s, 19th-century, action, activities, activity, aid organisation, aid organisations, aid organization, art work, arts, artwork, artworks, athletic, black, black-and-white, black-white, burn

Picture tableau of the fiftieth anniversary of the foundation of the Leipzig General Gymnastics Association, Leipzig
1900s, 19th-century, achievements, action, actions, active, activities, activity, athletic, black, black-and-white, black-white, broad, contemporary, contests, depiction, depictions, digital

The Egg Tribute on the Upper Spree, in front of such a restaurant near Treptow
1900s, 19th-century, achievements, action, actions, active, activities, activity, athletic, black, black-and-white, black-white, boat, boats, characteristic, contemporary, contests, culture, custom

Statue of a discus thrower, from the Clementino Museum, historical Rome, Italy
activities, activity, art work, arts, artwork, artworks, athletes, athletic, athletics, attraction, attractions, black, black-and-white, black-white, central italy, character, contemporary, culture

Mountaineer on Mont Blanc just in front of the summit, 1880, France, Historic
1900s, 19th-century, activities, activity, alpine climbing, alpine sport, alpine sports, alpinism, alpinist, art work, arts, artwork, artworks, athletic, black, black-and-white, black-white, climber

Mountaineer roping out in a chimney, difficult situation in the mountains, 1880, Switzerland, Historic
1900s, 19th-century, action, actions, active, activities, activity, alpine, alpine climbing, alpine landscape, alpine sport, alpine sports, alpinism, alpinist, alps, arts, ascend, ascending, ascent

The clock in Strasbourg Cathedral, astronomical clock, with the angel's pillar to the left, Strasbourg, France, c
1900s, 19th-century, accurate, activities, activity, alsace-champagne-ardenne-lorraine, angel pillar, angels, angling, angling rod, archive, astronomic, astronomical, astronomical clocks, athletic

Jump with snowshoes, ski, Norway, 1885, digitally restored reproduction of an original 19th-century painting
1 person, activities, activity, archive, art work, arts, artwork, artworks, athletic, black, black-and-white, black-white, commemorating, commemoration, contemporary, depiction, depictions, digital

Florence Sutton, American Tennis Player, USA, Bain News Service, 1910's (b/w photo)
5863173 Florence Sutton, American Tennis Player, USA, Bain News Service, 1910's (b/w photo) by Unknown photographer, (20th century); Private Collection

Josephine Bartlett Diving into Water during Swimming Contest, Sheepshead Bay, Brooklyn, New York, USA
5858528 Josephine Bartlett Diving into Water during Swimming Contest, Sheepshead Bay, Brooklyn, New York, USA, Bain News Service, July 1914 (b/w photo) by Unknown photographer

Ernie Shore, Major League Baseball Player, Boston Red Sox, Portrait, c. 1915 (b/w photo)
5858520 Ernie Shore, Major League Baseball Player, Boston Red Sox, Portrait, c.1915 (b/w photo); Private Collection

Jim Thorpe, Portrait in Football Uniform, c. 1910 (b/w photo)
5858527 Jim Thorpe, Portrait in Football Uniform, c.1910 (b/w photo); Private Collection

Discobolus Lancellotti (marble)
7129816 Discobolus Lancellotti (marble) by Myron, (fl.c.450 BC) (after); Museo Nazionale Romano, Rome, Italy; (add.info.: Discobolus Lancellotti)

The Marathon: Race in Memory of a Great Greek Victory, illustration from Newnes Pictorial Book of Knowledge
IL281073 The Marathon: Race in Memory of a Great Greek Victory, illustration from Newnes Pictorial Book of Knowledge (colour litho) by Tennant, C

Fete Federale poster, May 1907 (colour litho)
PER358473 Fete Federale poster, May 1907 (colour litho) by Busset, Maurice (1879-1936); Private Collection

Young athlete, known as Narkissos, 2nd century (marble sculpture)
7322917 Young athlete, known as Narkissos, 2nd century (marble sculpture) by Roman, (2nd century AD); Louvre, Paris, France; (add.info.: Young athlete, known as Narkissos. Marble)

Young athlete, known as Narkissos, 2nd century (marble sculpture)
7322920 Young athlete, known as Narkissos, 2nd century (marble sculpture) by Roman, (2nd century AD); Louvre, Paris, France; (add.info.: Young athlete, known as Narkissos. Marble)

Joe Childs, Rothschild's Jockey, 1923 (oil on canvas)
PNH354582 Joe Childs, Rothschild's Jockey, 1923 (oil on canvas) by Lavery, John (1856-1941); 45.5x35.5 cm; Private Collection; (add.info)

The Wrestlers (marble) (see also 122614)
BEN31428 The Wrestlers (marble) (see also 122614) by Greco-Roman; Galleria degli Uffizi, Florence, Tuscany, Italy; (add.info.: The Wrestlers (also known as The Two Wrestlers)

Discobolos, discus thrower, by Myron
7279185 Discobolos, discus thrower, by Myron by Unknown Artist, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Discobolos, discus thrower, by Myron, c. 500 B. C. 440 B)

The Discobolus, late 19th century (oil on panel)
FIA5365262 The Discobolus, late 19th century (oil on panel) by Bakalovich, Stepan Vladislavovich (1857-1947); 37x21.58 cm; Regional M

The Wrestlers, 1689 (marble)
7301131 The Wrestlers, 1689 (marble) by Magnier, Philippe (1647-1715); Louvre, Paris, France; (add.info.: The Wrestlers, Marble, 1689 Sculptor : Philippe Magnier 1647 - 1715 Louvre Museum, Paris)

A Male Nude Pulled by Another Male, (pencil and brown ink on brown paper)
658726 A Male Nude Pulled by Another Male, (pencil and brown ink on brown paper) by Gericault, Theodore (1791-1824); 12.6x19.8 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: A Male Nude Pulled by Another Male)

Madawaska-Acadian Light-Heavy, 1940 (oil on masonite)
985308 Madawaska-Acadian Light-Heavy, 1940 (oil on masonite) by Hartley, Marsden (1877-1943); 101.6x76.2 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: Madawaska-Acadian Light-Heavy)

Decoration on an ox cart depicting Muay Thai (paint on wood)
LIT389999 Decoration on an ox cart depicting Muay Thai (paint on wood) by Thai School; (add.info.: Muay Thai is a form of Thai boxing; ); Photo © Luca Tettoni

Statue of the Discophoros by Polyclitus. 1779 (engraving)
7237391 Statue of the Discophoros by Polyclitus. 1779 (engraving) by Cannetti, Giovanni Battista (1750-1810); Private Collection; (add.info.: Statue of the Discophoros)

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"Capturing the Essence of Athleticism: From Ancient Sculptures to Modern Sporting Moments" The Boxer of Quirinal, also known as the Terme Boxer, stands as a testament to the strength and determination of athletes throughout history. Boundary Park Art in Oldham pays homage to the rich athletic heritage of its local team, Oldham Athletic. Croke Park Stadia Art in Ireland showcases not only the beauty of this iconic stadium but also celebrates the passion for sports that runs deep within Irish culture. DW Stadium Art in Wigan immortalizes the glory days of Wigan Athletic F. C. , reminding us of their incredible athleticism on and off the field. A nude man gracefully poses, showcasing both vulnerability and strength - a reminder that athleticism is not solely about physical prowess but also about embracing one's own body. The Dunfermline Athletic FC football team from 1936 serves as a snapshot into an era where dedication and teamwork were at the forefront of sporting success. A group photo captures unity and camaraderie within Millwall Athletic football team - a reminder that they can bring people together like no other pursuit. Seated Male Nude by Jean Baptiste Edouard Detaille portrays an athlete in repose, highlighting both his physicality and inner tranquility achieved through sport. Once again, Croke Park Stadia Art takes center stage with its depiction of thrilling moments during intense matches - showcasing how athleticism ignites passion among fans worldwide. Blackheath versus London Scottish Rugby match artwork reminds us that athletic rivalries fuel competition while embodying gracefulness on rugby fields across nations.