Frieze Collection (#48)

PHIDIAS (490 -431 BC). Horsemen from the west frieze of the Parthenon. 438 - 432 BC. Belonging to the western frieze. Classical Greek art. Sculpture on marble. UNITED KINGDOM. London

PHIDIAS (490 -431 BC). Horsemen from the north frieze of the Parthenon. 438 - 432 BC. Classical Greek art. Sculpture on marble. UNITED KINGDOM. London. The British Museum. Proc: GREECE. Athens

Pediment and frieze from the treasury of the Siphnians. ca. 525 BC. Detail of the frieze. Scene of fight between Greeks and Trojans. Archaic Greek art. Relief on marble. GREECE. Delphi. Delphi Museum

The Conquest of Majorca. 1285 - 1290. James I s
The Conquest of Majorca. 1285 - 1290. James Is camp for the assault on Palma de Mallorca, 31st December 1229. Work of the Master of the Conquest of Majorca that was situated as frieze in one of

The Conquest of Majorca. 1285 - 1290. Death of Guill鮠 de Montcada, viscount of Bearn, in the battle of Porto Pi (sep. 1229). Detail of Herald and knights

Pediment and Frieze From
Pediment and frieze from the treasury of the Siphnians. Detail of the north frieze. Scene of the Gigantomachy:

Alcamenes (5th C

Pediment and frieze from the treasury of the Siphnians. Detail of the frieze. Scene from the war between Greeks and

Iktinos (5th C
IKTINOS (5th C. BC); PHIDIAS (490 -431 BC); CALTCRATES, (5th C. BC-). Parthenon. Detail of the frieze and the Doric style

Frieze of Archers Of

Riveting. Workmen installing part of an underground sewage system. Panel from the frieze Construction
STEA: SEWAGE WORKERS. Riveting. Workmen installing part of an underground sewage system. Panel from the frieze Construction, in the Bowery Bay Sewage Disposal Plant in Queens, New York

Sculpture on front of Lambeth HQ Main Building

Decorative Christmas frieze - Christmas minstrels
A simple but dramatic Christmas scene featuring three musicians standing outside a house in the snow playing their instruments. c.1925

Decorative Christmas frieze - coach and horses
Simple but dramatic Christmas scene featuring a silhouette of a coach and horses, with postillion in full flow, dashing through a snowy landscape. c. 1925

Advertisement for silhouettes, Jenners of Edinburgh
Advertisement for Jenners of Princes Street, Edinburgh, Scotland, offering silhouette portraits by the well-known silhouette artist H. L. Oakley MBE

Children in a row
A group of children in fancy dress standing in a line Date: circa 1900

Decorative Christmas frieze - Santas helpers
Two mischievous looking elves dressed in Father Christmas hooded red suits, creep through the snow carrying sacks, presumably bulging with presents for good boys and girls. 1920s

Embossed Classical Frieze on Spanish postcard
Embossed Classical Frieze on Spanish art postcard. Featuring two young men carrying sword and spear seemingly being persued by two lady friends! Date: circa 1910s

Decorative frieze illustrating hunting
A decorative frieze illustrated with a scene showing a hunt with foxhounds meeting on a winters day. 1920s

Decorative Christmas frieze - ice skating
A decorative frieze illustrated with skaters enjoying a glide on a frozen lake. 1920s

Decorative frieze - football in the snow
A decorative wall frieze showing some sturdy footballers playing a match. 1920s

Saville Theatre, Shaftesbury Avenue, London
Saville Theatre on Shaftesbury Avenue, London, showing Noose, a comedy drama. The theatre opened in 1931, and converted to a cinema in 1970

Decorative Christmas frieze - Father Christmas and snowy sce
Colourful decorative Christmas frieze with a number of festive motifs including Santa Claus, toys and presents and a snowy scene with church. 1920s

Decorative Christmas frieze - children playing in snow
Three children enjoy playing in the snow, sliding on ice and building a snowman. 1920s

Christmas decorative frieze - snowy landscape
Simple snowy Christmas landscape featuring fields under a blanket of snow and bare tree branches in dramatic silhouette. c.1925

A Frieze in Tempera-Ture by Jay Gee
A wonderfully vivid and jolly frieze like illustration (hence the pun-like title) featuring a group of mae and female skiers and winter sports enthusiasts dressed in bright clothes

Greek Costume / Louvre
ANCIENT GREECE: Nymphs of the cortege of Aphrodite (Venus) wearing sheer & ornamented chitons through which their bodies are clearly visible. Date: B.C

Hippocrates / Artaxerxes
HIPPOCRATES. Greek medical, refusing Artaxerxess gifts Date: 460 - 357BC

Lycian frieze depicting cockerel (Lycian tradition to sacrifice cockerels and make sacrificial offerings to deceased) from tomb, Xanthos, Lycia, Turkey, circa 470 - 460 B.C

Pictograph of walking figures
Pictograph of walking human figures and cattle on a cave wall in the Acacus region of Libya, approximately 9, 000 years old

Animal pictographic frieze, Libya
Pictographs of animals and humans on a cavewall in eastern Libya near Magidet. The frieze depicts subjects in different styles indicating that they were perhaps painted at different times

Pictograph of humans and animals, Libya
Pictographic frieze of humans and animals in the Tin Lebbo area of Wadi Tashwinat, south west Libya made around 9, 000 years ago

ASCLEPIUS. Greek god of medicine; frieze detail from the Temple of Asclepius, c4th century B. C
ASCLEPIUS. Greek god of medicine; frieze detail from the Temple of Asclepius, c4th century B.C

Frieze on the Long Walk, Dresden, Saxony, Germany, Europe

GLAT2D-00076
Tiled roof and trim detail in the Spanish colonial city of Cuenca, Ecuador. Digital photograph

Queens Theatre, London
The auditorium of the Queens Theatre, on Longacre, London, near Covent Garden, opened in 1867. It was built on the site of the St Martins Hall. The architect was C.J.Phipps

The Neue Wache, Berlin, Germany
The Neue Wache (New Guard House), in central Berlin, dating from 1816. Originally built as a guardhouse for the troops of the Crown Prince of Prussia, it has been used as a war memorial since 1931

Life / A Greek Freeze, 1924
A Greek Freeze (Greek Frieze) play on words. Five pretty young women parade merrily through the snow, in a similar fashion that might be found upon a Greek Frieze

Albert Memorial Frieze
One of the sculpted friezes around the base of the Albert Memorial, depicting famous Renaissance artists such as Tintoretto, Coreggio, Velasquez, Poussin, etc

Frieze and steps up to the 130ft high El Castillo, Mayan site, Xunantunich, San Ignacio, Belize, Central America

Frieze on the 130ft high El Castillo at the Mayan ruins at Xunantunich, San Ignacio, Belize, Central America

Detail of the frieze by Giovanni della Robbia, Hopital del Ceppo, Pistoia, Tuscany, Italy, Europe

Reliefs, Temple of Hathor, Dendera, Egypt, North Africa, Africa

Dwarves line temple wall, Kelaniya temple, near Colombo, Sri Lanka, Asia

Detail of pattern at Wat Doi Suthep in Chiang Mai, Thailand, Southeast Asia, Asia

Detail of a ceramic statue at Wat Arun (Temple of the Dawn), Bangkok, Thailand, Southeast Asia, Asia

Frieze on eastern facade, Xunantunich, Belize, Central America

Mosaics of the wise and foolish virgins, Church of Santa Mavia in Trastevere, Rome, Lazio, Italy, Europe

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"Frieze: A Window into Ancient Art and Architecture" From the intricate metope of the Parthenon marbles, depicting a fierce battle between mythical creatures, to the grandeur of Athena's triumph over the giant Alcyoneus on the Pergamon Altar, friezes have long been an essential part of artistic expression. In Greece, at the Knossos Minoan Palace in Crete, a captivating frieze showcases three women gracefully adorned with vibrant garments. Meanwhile, Egyptian art reveals a relief featuring a bee—a powerful symbol representing Lower Egypt. Transporting us to ancient Rome, we witness athletes engaging in intense boxing matches while donning leather gloves. The view of Lincoln Cathedral from the North West captures its majestic beauty through an intricately designed frieze. Venturing further across continents, we encounter El Castillo's towering 130ft high frieze at Xunantunich Ruins in San Ignacio, Belize. Its detailed carvings immerse us in Mayan culture and history. The Dance of Death comes alive through tempera on stone within a choir setting—an eerie yet mesmerizing depiction that captivates viewers with its haunting symbolism. Architecture itself finds representation within friezes as well. Engravings by Charles Lawrie beautifully illustrate different orders of architecture—showcasing their unique characteristics and styles. Lastly, we are transported to Petra's Al Khazneh Temple in Jordan where another stunning frieze awaits our gaze. Here Hephaistos and goddess Eos ride together atop a magnificent horse—a testament to both craftsmanship and mythology intertwining seamlessly. Friezes serve as portals connecting us to ancient civilizations' stories and beliefs—each one offering glimpses into their rich cultural heritage. Through these remarkable works of art adorning walls and monuments worldwide, we can appreciate humanity's enduring fascination with creativity throughout history.