Athletic Collection (#8)

The Human Figure in Motion: Athlete, Rowing (b / w photo)
6010156 The Human Figure in Motion: Athlete, Rowing (b/w photo) by Muybridge, Eadweard (1830-1904); Private Collection; (add.info.: Athlete, Rowing)

The Discophoros, replica of a classical Greek original (marble)
XIR39051 The Discophoros, replica of a classical Greek original (marble) by Naukydes II (b.c.400 BC) (attr.) (after); Height: 167 cm; Louvre, Paris, France; Greek, out of copyright

Young men playing with sticks and a ball, from a statue base found in the Dipylon
LEE60009 Young men playing with sticks and a ball, from a statue base found in the Dipylon Cemetery, Athens, c.510 BC (marble) (see also 60008 and 60010-11) by Greek

Apoxyomenos, statue of an athlete scraping sweat and dust off his body with a strigil (engraving)
5216638 Apoxyomenos, statue of an athlete scraping sweat and dust off his body with a strigil (engraving) by German School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Apoxyomenos)

The Snake Charmer, 1884 (oil on canvas)
989484 The Snake Charmer, 1884 (oil on canvas) by Pavy, Eugene (1840-1905); 95.2x167.7 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: The Snake Charmer. Eugene Pavy (19th century). Oil on canvas

Mosaic with a scene of fighting gladiators, detail of a gladiator clad in armor
3564916 Mosaic with a scene of fighting gladiators, detail of a gladiator clad in armor by Roman; Galleria Borghese, Rome, Lazio, Italy; (add.info.: Mosaic with a scene of fighting gladiators)

The Doryphoros, 120-50 BC (Pentelic marble)
753026 The Doryphoros, 120-50 BC (Pentelic marble) by Roman; 198.1x48.3x48.3 cm; Minneapolis Institute of Arts, MN, USA; (add.info.: Spear-bearer); eMinneapolis Institute of Art; The John R

Gymnastics - The Climbing Stand (engraving)
729165 Gymnastics - The Climbing Stand (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Gymnastics - The Climbing Stand)

Frigerio the worlds first walker (colour litho)
2809119 Frigerio the worlds first walker (colour litho) by Beltrame, Achille (1871-1945); Private Collection; (add.info.: Frigerio is the first walker in the world)

The solemn closing of the third Military Gymnastic Championship in Milan (colour litho)
2809012 The solemn closing of the third Military Gymnastic Championship in Milan (colour litho) by Beltrame, Achille (1871-1945); Private Collection; (add.info)

The exploits of Hercules - the athletic Apollon at Reichshallen Theatre, Berlin (engraving)
609560 The exploits of Hercules - the athletic Apollon at Reichshallen Theatre, Berlin (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Montage of illustrations relating to the University College and Civil Service Athletic Sports (engraving)
609106 Montage of illustrations relating to the University College and Civil Service Athletic Sports (engraving) by English School

Acrobatic musicians: John Lee and Stephen Lee (engraving)
609326 Acrobatic musicians: John Lee and Stephen Lee (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Acrobatic musicians)

Circus acrobats (engraving)
609320 Circus acrobats (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Circus acrobats); Look and Learn / Peter Jackson Collection

Gymnasium (engraving)
609120 Gymnasium (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Gymnasium); Look and Learn / Peter Jackson Collection

Putting the shot (engraving)
609113 Putting the shot (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Universities Athletic Sports, West Brompton)

George Wilson, the celebrated Blackheath pedestrian (engraving)
609111 George Wilson, the celebrated Blackheath pedestrian (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: George Wilson)

Boxer, illustration for Olympia by Adolf Boetticher, 1886 (digitally enhanced image)
LLM463893 Boxer, illustration for Olympia by Adolf Boetticher, 1886 (digitally enhanced image) by English School, (19th century) (after); Private Collection; © Look and Learn

Race, illustration from History of Greece by Victor Duruy, 1890 (digitally enhanced image)
LLM463888 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
LLM463877 Greek athlete throwing the discus, illustration from Cassells Illustrated Universal History by Edward Ollier, 1890 (digitally enhanced image) by English School

Greek athlete throwing the discus, illustration from Cassells Illustrated Universal History by Edward Ollier
LLM463874 Greek athlete throwing the discus, illustration from Cassells Illustrated Universal History by Edward Ollier, 1890 (digitally enhanced image) by English School

Clisthenes at the Olympic Games, illustration from Cassells Illustrated Universal History by Edward Ollier
LLM463873 Clisthenes at the Olympic Games, illustration from Cassells Illustrated Universal History by Edward Ollier, 1890 (litho) by English School

Boy and hare, illustration from Greek Vase Paintings by J. E. Harrison and D. S
LLM438516 Boy and hare, illustration from Greek Vase Paintings by J. E. Harrison and D. S. MacColl, published 1894 (digitaly enhanced image) by English School

Kalmuks Wrestling, 1812-13 (coloured engraving)
468738 Kalmuks Wrestling, 1812-13 (coloured engraving) by Karnejeff, E. (19th century) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Illustration from Les Peuples de la Russie, ou Description des Moeurs)

Riace Warrior A (bronze)
ALI322027 Riace Warrior A (bronze) by Greek, (5th century BC); Museo Archeologico Nazionale, Reggio Calabria, Italy; (add.info.: were found by Stefano Mariottini)

Poster advertising a strongman at the Cirque d Hiver (colour litho)
PER248007 Poster advertising a strongman at the Cirque d Hiver (colour litho) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; French, out of copyright

A one thousand Greek drachma banknote, 1987 (colour litho)
REV287016 A one thousand Greek drachma banknote, 1987 (colour litho) by Greek School; Private Collection; (add.info.: Billet de 1000 drachmes; mille; drachmas; ); Greek, out of copyright

Enjoying Suchard cocoa at a velodrome (chromolitho)
974387 Enjoying Suchard cocoa at a velodrome (chromolitho) by European School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Enjoying Suchard cocoa at a velodrome)

Eugen Sandow, in classical ancient Greco-Roman pose, c. 1894 (b / w photo)
1073442 Eugen Sandow, in classical ancient Greco-Roman pose, c.1894 (b/w photo) by Steckel, George (1864-1938); Private Collection; (add.info)

Athletic Grounds, Green Point Common (b / w photo)
3092348 Athletic Grounds, Green Point Common (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Athletic Grounds, Green Point Common)

The athletic woman (colour litho)
3096332 The athletic woman (colour litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The athletic woman. Postcard, early 20th century.); © Look and Learn

Nude male torso (marble)
XIR178903 Nude male torso (marble) by Greek, (5th century BC); Musee Bonnat, Bayonne, France; Greek, out of copyright

Discobolus, copy of a Greek original (plaster) (b / w photo)
ALI201610 Discobolus, copy of a Greek original (plaster) (b/w photo) by Myron, (fl.c.450 BC) (after); Museo Nazionale Romano, Rome, Italy; Alinari

Ancient Greek statue of a discus thrower making a throw (engraving)
5216640 Ancient Greek statue of a discus thrower making a throw (engraving) by German School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Illustration from Hellas und Rom)

The Human Figure in Motion: Some phases in the walk of an athlete (b / w photo)
6010214 The Human Figure in Motion: Some phases in the walk of an athlete (b/w photo) by Muybridge, Eadweard (1830-1904); Private Collection; (add.info.: Some phases in the walk of an athlete)

The Human Figure in Motion: Athlete, batting at cricket (b / w photo)
6010152 The Human Figure in Motion: Athlete, batting at cricket (b/w photo) by Muybridge, Eadweard (1830-1904); Private Collection; (add.info.: Athlete, batting at cricket)

The Human Figure in Motion: Athlete, over-arm bowling at cricket (b / w photo)
6010148 The Human Figure in Motion: Athlete, over-arm bowling at cricket (b/w photo) by Muybridge, Eadweard (1830-1904); Private Collection; (add.info.: Athlete, over-arm bowling at cricket)

The Human Figure in Motion: Athlete, a running, straight high jump (b / w photo)
6010141 The Human Figure in Motion: Athlete, a running, straight high jump (b/w photo) by Muybridge, Eadweard (1830-1904); Private Collection; (add.info.: Athlete, a running, straight high jump)

The Human Figure in Motion: Athlete, starting on a race (b / w photo)
6010137 The Human Figure in Motion: Athlete, starting on a race (b/w photo) by Muybridge, Eadweard (1830-1904); Private Collection; (add.info.: Athlete, starting on a race)

The Human Figure in Motion: Athlete, ascending an incline (b / w photo)
6010131 The Human Figure in Motion: Athlete, ascending an incline (b/w photo) by Muybridge, Eadweard (1830-1904); Private Collection; (add.info.: Athlete, ascending an incline)

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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.