Gladiateur Collection

RACEHORSE GLADIATEUR
French thoroughbred racehorse Gladiateur (1862 - 1876) who dominated the major races in 1865 and 1866. Date: 1865

Statue of a wounded Murmillo, a heavily armed Roman gladiator
7278263 Statue of a wounded Murmillo, a heavily armed Roman gladiator; Private Collection; (add.info.: Statue of a wounded Murmillo, myrmillo, mirmillo, mormillo, was a heavily armed Roman gladiator)

Gladiators Fighting with Wild Beasts (engraving)
8663068 Gladiators Fighting with Wild Beasts (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Gladiators Fighting with Wild Beasts)

Warrior, the so called Vulneratus deficiens, also known as the Farnese gladiator, roman copy of 190--199 AD
6384086 Warrior, the so called Vulneratus deficiens, also known as the Farnese gladiator, roman copy of 190--199 AD, after a Greek original of the 5th century BC (marble)

Roman Colosseum or Flavian Amphitheatre (Flavian or Colisee amphitheatre, Rome, construction 70-80) circa 1800
FLO4576634 Roman Colosseum or Flavian Amphitheatre (Flavian or Colisee amphitheatre, Rome, construction 70-80) circa 1800. Plan showing the oval arena, entrances and raked stands

Statue from the Villa del Pricipe Borghese of a gladiator
7278262 Statue from the Villa del Pricipe Borghese of a gladiator; Private Collection; (add.info.: Statue from the Villa del Pricipe Borghese of a gladiator)

Four Samnite gladiators fighting with swords (gladius), shields (scutum) greaves (ocrea) and helmets
FLO4703619 Four Samnite gladiators fighting with swords (gladius), shields (scutum) greaves (ocrea) and helmets. Handcolored copperplate engraving from Robert von Spalart's " Historical

Gladiators (engraving)
8663105 Gladiators (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Gladiators. Illustration for The Life and Work of St Paul by F W Farrar (Cassell)

Ancient Rome: Arming a Gladiator (colour litho)
8673824 Ancient Rome: Arming a Gladiator (colour litho) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Arming a Gladiator)

Fight between beats and gladiators - Mosaic, 2nd century AD. JC, Villa Borghese, Rome
FGL5456488 Fight between beats and gladiators - Mosaic, 2nd century AD. JC, Villa Borghese, Rome; Fototeca Gilardi

Gladiator fights during an imperial meal - Photo by "enciclopedia illustrata divulgativa tedesca (Carlsruhe), 1825
FGL5483177 Gladiator fights during an imperial meal - Photo by "enciclopedia illustrata divulgativa tedesca (Carlsruhe), 1825; Fototeca Gilardi

Two female gladiators
3330160 Two female gladiators; (add.info.: Marble relief depicting two female gladiators, Amazon and Achilia, from Halicarnassus. Dated 1st Century.); Universal History Archive/UIG

Fighting hero called the Borghese gladiator marble sculpture of Agasias of Ephesus (1st century BC)
BEN5475804 Fighting hero called the Borghese gladiator marble sculpture of Agasias of Ephesus (1st century BC) around 100 BC (Hellenistic era). Height 199 cm

Interior of Pompeii ampitheatre during the Games. Naked gladiators battle wild animals, bulls
FLO4688203 Interior of Pompeii ampitheatre during the Games. Naked gladiators battle wild animals, bulls, boars and tigers in the arena as part of a Venatio

Women giving the signal for death of a defeated gladiator in the Roman arena (litho)
7172600 Women giving the signal for death of a defeated gladiator in the Roman arena (litho) by Skipworth, Frank Markham (1854-1929); Private Collection; (add.info)

Ancient Rome: A cowardly gladiator engaged in the fight, 1866 (coloured engraving)
XEE702505 Ancient Rome: A cowardly gladiator engaged in the fight, 1866 (coloured engraving) by Leutemann, Heinrich (1824-1905); Private Collection; (add.info)

A battle between gladiators, ancient Rome. 1796 (engraving)
7236789 A battle between gladiators, ancient Rome. 1796 (engraving) by Labrousse, L.F. (fl.1796); Private Collection; (add.info.: A battle between gladiators in the circus, ancient Rome)

The Borghese Gladiator, Louvre, Paris. 1779 (engraving)
7237432 The Borghese Gladiator, Louvre, Paris. 1779 (engraving) by Cannetti, Giovanni Battista (1750-1810); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Borghese Gladiator, Louvre, Paris)

Roman war galleys engaged in a naumachia (litho)
7184128 Roman war galleys engaged in a naumachia (litho) by McDowell, William John Patton (1889-1950); Private Collection; (add.info.: Roman war galleys engaged in a naumachia)

The Middle Park Sale, Blair Athol and Gladiateur under the Hammer (engraving)
1057986 The Middle Park Sale, Blair Athol and Gladiateur under the Hammer (engraving) by Durand, Godefroy (1832-1896); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Middle Park Sale)

Gladiateur, foaled 1862 (b / w photo)
7163700 Gladiateur, foaled 1862 (b/w photo) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Gladiateur, foaled 1862)

Gladiateurs romains (engraving)
7179470 Gladiateurs romains (engraving) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Gladiateurs romains)

Roman gladiators (engraving)
7192879 Roman gladiators (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Roman gladiators. Illustration for The Land of the Bible)

Gladiator battles. 320-330, mosaic
7225034 Gladiator battles. 320-330, mosaic by Roman, (4th century AD); Villa Borghese, Rome, Italy; (add.info.: Mosaic wih gladiator battles. 320-330 AD. Roman art)

Gladiator battles. 320-330, mosaic
7225036 Gladiator battles. 320-330, mosaic by Roman, (4th century AD); Villa Borghese, Rome, Italy; (add.info.: Mosaic wih gladiator battles. 320-330 AD. Roman art)

Gladiateur (b / w photo)
7166138 Gladiateur (b/w photo) by French Photographer, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Gladiateur. Illustration for Les Chefs-D Oeuvres de la Sculpture au Musee du Louvre (Goupil)

Le Vocabulaire Illustre: Gladiateur; Gladiator (engraving)
7196167 Le Vocabulaire Illustre: Gladiateur; Gladiator (engraving) by European School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Gladiateur; Gladiator)

The Gladiators (colour litho)
7181893 The Gladiators (colour litho) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Gladiators. Illustration for Bubbles edited by Dr Barnardo (1903).); © Look and Learn

Gladiator battles. 320-330, mosaic
7225035 Gladiator battles. 320-330, mosaic by Roman, (4th century AD); Villa Borghese, Rome, Italy; (add.info.: Mosaic wih gladiator battles. 320-330 AD. Roman art)

Floor depicting a gladiator, from Flace (mosaic)
XIR245184 Floor depicting a gladiator, from Flace (mosaic) by Roman; Musee Municipal, Macon, France; out of copyright

Gallo-Roman gladiators mask, end of 1st century BC (bronze)
XIR131545 Gallo-Roman gladiators mask, end of 1st century BC (bronze) by Gallo-Roman, (1st century BC); Musee Fenaille, Rodez, France; French, out of copyright

Ancient Rome: Gladiator fights in amphitheatre, 1866 (coloured engraving)
XEE702506 Ancient Rome: Gladiator fights in amphitheatre, 1866 (coloured engraving) by Leutemann, Heinrich (1824-1905); Private Collection; (add.info)

Gladiateur winning the Grand Prix de Paris at the Longchamps Races (engraving)
1610404 Gladiateur winning the Grand Prix de Paris at the Longchamps Races (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Gladiateur, the Winner of the Two Thousand Guineas Stakes at Newmarket (engraving)
1610309 Gladiateur, the Winner of the Two Thousand Guineas Stakes at Newmarket (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Gladiateur)

Gladiateur Recueil des marbres antiques qui se
Gladiateur, Recueil des marbres antiques qui se trouvent dans la galerie du roy de Pologne. Staatliche Kunstsammlungen Dresden. Skulpturensammlung. Engraving, 1733

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"Gladiateur: A Glimpse into the World of Ancient Rome's Fierce Warriors" Step back in time and immerse yourself in the captivating world of gladiators with Gladiateur. This powerful racehorse, named after these legendary fighters, takes us on a journey through history. In Spoliarium, an oil on canvas masterpiece from 1884, we witness the aftermath of a gladiator battle. The Vow of Spartacus reminds us of Spartacus himself, a Thracian gladiator who led a rebellion against Rome during 111 to 71 BC. The Roman arena was not only a place for entertainment but also one where life and death were decided. In an intriguing litho titled "Women giving the signal for death, " defeated gladiators faced their final moments at the hands of merciless spectators. Not all gladiators possessed unwavering bravery. An engraving from 1866 portrays a cowardly fighter engaged in combat, shedding light on the complexities within this profession. Witnessing battles between gladiators was both thrilling and brutal. An engraving from 1796 captures one such intense clash that took place in ancient Rome. These spectacles were highly anticipated by Romans seeking excitement and bloodshed. The Borghese Gladiator stands as an iconic symbol at Louvre Museum in Paris. Created in 1779, this engraved sculpture showcases the physical prowess and skill required to be successful as a warrior. But it wasn't just about individual combat; naumachia depicted Roman war galleys engaging each other in epic naval battles—a spectacle that showcased their military might beyond land-based arenas. Beyond artistry lies Gladiateur himself—a racehorse born in 1862—whose name pays homage to these formidable warriors. His black-and-white photograph captures his strength and elegance as he gallops towards victory on racetracks around Europe.