Athletic Collection (#7)

Relief depicting wrestlers (stone)
XIR226113 Relief depicting wrestlers (stone) by Roman, (1st century AD); Museo della Civilta Romana, Rome, Italy; out of copyright

Boxer, illustration for Olympia by Adolf Boetticher, 1886 (digitally enhanced image)
LLM463894 Boxer, illustration for Olympia by Adolf Boetticher, 1886 (digitally enhanced image) by English School, (19th century) (after); Private Collection; © Look and Learn

Greek runners, illustration for Olympia by Adolf Boetticher, 1886 (digitally enhanced image)
LLM463891 Greek runners, illustration for Olympia by Adolf Boetticher, 1886 (digitally enhanced image) by English School, (19th century) (after); Private Collection; © Look and Learn

Greek runners, illustration for Olympia by Adolf Boetticher, 1886 (digitally enhanced image)
LLM463890 Greek runners, illustration for Olympia by Adolf Boetticher, 1886 (digitally enhanced image) by English School, (19th century) (after); Private Collection; © Look and Learn

Greek athlete throwing the discus, illustration from Cassells Illustrated Universal History by Edward Ollier
LLM463882 Greek athlete throwing the discus, illustration from Cassells Illustrated Universal History by Edward Ollier, 1890 (digitally enhanced image) by English School

Mosaic showing a scene of fighting gladiators, detail of a triumphant gladiator
3564914 Mosaic showing a scene of fighting gladiators, detail of a triumphant gladiator by Roman; Galleria Borghese, Rome, Lazio, Italy; (add.info.: Mosaic showing a scene of fighting gladiators)

Young Spartan Girls Challenging Boys, c. 1860 (oil on canvas)
2968494 Young Spartan Girls Challenging Boys, c.1860 (oil on canvas) by Degas, Edgar (1834-1917); 97.4x140 cm; The Art Institute of Chicago, IL, USA; Charles H. and Mary F. S

Sylvia Jenkins (b / w photo)
3640271 Sylvia Jenkins (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Sylvia Jenkins)

The Polisportiva dei Grassi, an interesting meeting, which was held in Vigevano (Pavia)... (colour litho)
2809187 The Polisportiva dei Grassi, an interesting meeting, which was held in Vigevano (Pavia)... (colour litho) by Beltrame

Group photo, Athletics Team in sports gear. Date: circa 1890

Some Clerical Types by John Kendal, Physical Energy. 1901

New Illinois Athletic Club, Michigan Avenue, Chicago, USA
New Illinois Athletic Club, 145 Michigan Avenue, Chicago, Illinois, USA. 1907

Chicago Athletic Association Michigan Avenue, Chicago
Chicago Athletic Association, 124-126 Michigan Avenue, Chicago, USA. To the left is the Fire Station. 1910

Hungarian horsewoman in action. circa 1898

Millwall Athletic Football Team: Lindsay, Gordon, Law, Dewar, Stopher, Kidd, King, Matthew, Graham, Davis, Matthews, Higson, Jones, Whelan, Geddes, McInroy, Saunders, Clark, Rhodes, Leatherbarrow

Group photo, Athletics Club members with trophies
Group photo, Athletics Club members with six trophies, some in running gear, others in suits. circa 1910s

Advert for Vigors home rower 1895
A Perfect Chest & Muscle Developer. To maintain the heath and form of men and women. 1895

JANTZEN SWIMWEAR 1930
Two athletic blondes in their Jantzen bathers. A green tank costume with matching cape & a belted costume in 2 shades of blue. Date: 1929

Plate 161. Jumping; Standing High Jump, 1872-85 (collotype on paper)
3950302 Plate 161. Jumping; Standing High Jump, 1872-85 (collotype on paper) by Muybridge, Eadweard (1830-1904); 15.7x45.4 cm; Addison Gallery of American Art, Phillips Academy, Andover, MA

Oxford and Cambridge university sports (engraving)
729565 Oxford and Cambridge university sports (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Oxford and Cambridge university sports)

The Ladies Archery Match (engraving)
729242 The Ladies Archery Match (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Ladies Archery Match in the Royal Toxophile Societys Grounds, Regents Park)

The Diskobolos (engraving)
662747 The Diskobolos (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Diskobolos. Illustration from History of Greece by Victor Duruy (Boston, 1890)

Dancing Couple, 1914 (oil on canvas)
FFA274499 Dancing Couple, 1914 (oil on canvas) by Kirchner, Ernst Ludwig (1880-1938); 91x65 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: Tanzpaar; ); German, out of copyright

Ring Gymnast, 1911 (pencil & coloured chalks on paper laid on gilt edged card)
PNH354121 Ring Gymnast, 1911 (pencil & coloured chalks on paper laid on gilt edged card) by Jansson, Eugene (1862-1915); 25.3x20.2 cm; Private Collection; Photo ePeter Nahum at The Leicester

Rear View of Riace Warrior B (bronze)
ALI322033 Rear View of Riace Warrior B (bronze) by Greek, (5th century BC); Museo Archeologico Nazionale, Reggio Calabria, Italy; (add.info.: were found by Stefano Mariottini)

Riace Warrior B (bronze)
ALI322032 Riace Warrior B (bronze) by Greek, (5th century BC); Museo Archeologico Nazionale, Reggio Calabria, Italy; (add.info.: were found by Stefano Mariottini)

Grand Arabesque, Second Time, modeled c. 1880s, cast 1919-21 (bronze)
CLK339980 Grand Arabesque, Second Time, modeled c.1880s, cast 1919-21 (bronze) by Degas, Edgar (1834-1917); 42.7x29.1x61.1 cm; Sterling and Francine Clark Art Institute, Williamstown, Massachusetts

Riace Warrior A (bronze)
ALI322028 Riace Warrior A (bronze) by Greek, (5th century BC); Museo Archeologico Nazionale, Reggio Calabria, Italy; (add.info.: were found by Stefano Mariottini)

Advert for Professor D L Dowds Home Gymnasium (engraving)
609131 Advert for Professor D L Dowds Home Gymnasium (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

The hopping match on Clapham Common (coloured engraving)
609116 The hopping match on Clapham Common (coloured engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The hopping match on Clapham Common)

William Gale walking 1, 500 miles in a thousand hours (engraving)
609112 William Gale walking 1, 500 miles in a thousand hours (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: William Gale walking 1)

Race, illustration from History of Greece by Victor Duruy, 1890 (digitally enhanced image)
LLM463887 Race, illustration from History of Greece by Victor Duruy, 1890 (digitally enhanced image) by English School, (19th century) (after); Private Collection; © Look and Learn

Armed Race, illustration from History of Greece by Victor Duruy, 1890 (digitally enhanced image)
LLM463886 Armed Race, illustration from History of Greece by Victor Duruy, 1890 (digitally enhanced image) by English School, (19th century) (after); Private Collection; © Look and Learn

Greek athlete throwing the discus, illustration from Cassells Illustrated Universal History by Edward Ollier
LLM463875 Greek athlete throwing the discus, illustration from Cassells Illustrated Universal History by Edward Ollier, 1890 (digitally enhanced image) by English School

Marathon organised by Le Petit Journal (colour litho)
2818766 Marathon organised by Le Petit Journal (colour litho) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Marathon organised by Le Petit Journal)

The Human Figure in Motion: Athlete, bowling at cricket (b / w photo)
6010147 The Human Figure in Motion: Athlete, bowling at cricket (b/w photo) by Muybridge, Eadweard (1830-1904); Private Collection; (add.info.: Athlete, bowling at cricket)

The Human Figure in Motion: Athlete, Walking (b / w photo)
6010126 The Human Figure in Motion: Athlete, Walking (b/w photo) by Muybridge, Eadweard (1830-1904); Private Collection; (add.info.: Athlete, Walking)

The Human Figure in Motion: Athlete, walking with fifty-pound weight in one hand (b / w photo)
6010125 The Human Figure in Motion: Athlete, walking with fifty-pound weight in one hand (b/w photo) by Muybridge, Eadweard (1830-1904); Private Collection; (add.info.: Athlete)

Pushing Men, a pair of bookends (bronze with brown patina)
1767779 Pushing Men, a pair of bookends (bronze with brown patina) by Konti, Isidore (1862-1938); 15.9 (height) cm; Private Collection; Photo eChristies Images; Hungarian, out of copyright

Basketball, 1906 (crayon, ink & sepia wash on paper)
1767653 Basketball, 1906 (crayon, ink & sepia wash on paper) by Bellows, George Wesley (1882-1925); 34.3x43.2 cm; Private Collection; Photo eChristies Images; American, out of copyright

Adam holding an Apple, seated, in a Medallion, c. 1547-1553 (black chalk
1197617 Adam holding an Apple, seated, in a Medallion, c.1547-1553 (black chalk, pen and brown ink, brown wash heightened with white) by Bedoli

Circus acrobats (engraving)
609558 Circus acrobats (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Circus acrobats); Look and Learn / Peter Jackson Collection

Circus juggler (engraving)
609321 Circus juggler (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Circus juggler); Look and Learn / Peter Jackson Collection

Torso of a young man, from Glanum (stone)
XIR215169 Torso of a young man, from Glanum (stone) by Greek, (5th century BC); Musee Municipal Antoine Vivenel, Compiegne, France; Greek, out of copyright

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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.