Skate Collection (#3)

Sevilla
Blas Carrión

File Skates, c. 1940. Creator: Sydney Roberts
File Skates, c. 1940

Skaters in a frozen Landscape, (oil on canvas)
989265 Skaters in a frozen Landscape, (oil on canvas) by Spohler, Jan Jacob (1811-66); 49.5x66.7 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: Skaters in a frozen Landscape. Jan Jacob Spohler (1811-1866)

A Winter Landscape with Skaters on a Frozen Waterway by a Village
827656 A Winter Landscape with Skaters on a Frozen Waterway by a Village, a Hunter in the Foreground, Antwerp Beyond, (oil on copper) by Griffier

Central Park in Winter, 1877-94 (hand-coloured lithograph)
3704169 Central Park in Winter, 1877-94 (hand-coloured lithograph) by Currier, N. (1813-88) and Ives, J.M. (1824-95); Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York, USA; American, out of copyright

Engraving depicting a middle-aged couple ice skating
5308588 Engraving depicting a middle-aged couple ice skating by Du Maurier, George (1834-96); (add.info.: Engraving depicting a middle-aged couple ice skating)

Study, play and work (chromolitho)
6001888 Study, play and work (chromolitho) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Study, play and work)

Carneval on the ice (b / w photo)
5991888 Carneval on the ice (b/w photo) by European Photographer, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Carneval on the ice)

Mme Garanger, Paris (b / w photo)
5991885 Mme Garanger, Paris (b/w photo) by European Photographer, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Mme Garanger, Paris)

Frau Dr G Erhardt, Berlin (b / w photo)
5991877 Frau Dr G Erhardt, Berlin (b/w photo) by European Photographer, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Frau Dr G Erhardt, Berlin)

Mlle Bonne, M Curry (b / w photo)
5991867 Mlle Bonne, M Curry (b/w photo) by European Photographer, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Mlle Bonne, M Curry)

Hedy Stenuff, Wien (b / w photo)
5991924 Hedy Stenuff, Wien (b/w photo) by European Photographer, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Hedy Stenuff, Wien)

Skating jokes (b / w photo)
5991896 Skating jokes (b/w photo) by European Photographer, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Skating jokes. Illustration for The Beauty of Skating by Manfred Curry (John Miles, 1935)

Mlle Bonne (b / w photo)
5991890 Mlle Bonne (b/w photo) by European Photographer, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Mlle Bonne. Illustration for The Beauty of Skating by Manfred Curry (John Miles, 1935)

Phil Taylor, Grand Hotel, St Moritz (b / w photo)
5991883 Phil Taylor, Grand Hotel, St Moritz (b/w photo) by European Photographer, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Phil Taylor, Grand Hotel, St Moritz)

A Tale of the Frost (engraving)
1050226 A Tale of the Frost (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: A Tale of the Frost)

Cutlery (chromolitho)
961748 Cutlery (chromolitho) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Cutlery. Illustration for Masterpieces of Industrial Art)

One of the most curious and exciting winter sports, the sailing skating that, born in Norway... (colour litho)
2809073 One of the most curious and exciting winter sports, the sailing skating that, born in Norway... (colour litho) by Beltrame

During a school excursion, five young people from a German village had started skating... (colour litho)
2777920 During a school excursion, five young people from a German village had started skating... (colour litho) by Beltrame

Comic postcard, Dissatisfied customer in fish shop Date: 20th century

Via del Corso, Rome, Italy
Vintage 19th century photograph: Via del Corso, Rome, Italy, c.1890 s

Genova, Genoa, Italy, Piazza Corvetto
Vintage 19th century photograph: Genova, Genoa, Italy, Piazza Corvetto, image c.1890 s

Piazzetta, Santa Maria della Salute, Venice, Venezia, Italy
Vintage 19th century photograph: Piazzetta, Santa Maria della Salute, Venice, Venezia, Italy

Queer fish, 1943. Wartime recipes using fish such as ling, rock salmon, skate and dogfish. 1943

Pair of Ice Skates, 1825-75 (wood, iron, leather, fibre)
NYH154546 Pair of Ice Skates, 1825-75 (wood, iron, leather, fibre) by American School, (19th century); 3.2x36.8x6.4 cm; Collection of the New-York Historical Society

Giant oceanic manta ray, Mobula birostris, common eagle ray, Myliobatis aquila, and thornback ray, Raja clavata
6338796 Giant oceanic manta ray, Mobula birostris, common eagle ray, Myliobatis aquila, and thornback ray, Raja clavata, on a beach with fishermen and boats behind by French School

Common torpedo or eyed electric ray, Raja torpedo. Handcoloured copperplate drawn
FLO4614315 Common torpedo or eyed electric ray, Raja torpedo. Handcoloured copperplate drawn and engraved by Edward Donovan from his Natural History of British Fishes, Donovan and F.C. and J

Poster advertising the Palace Hotel at St. Moritz, 1920 (colour lithograph)
1197948 Poster advertising the Palace Hotel at St. Moritz, 1920 (colour lithograph) by Cardinaux, Emil (1877-1936); 128x91 cm; Private Collection; Photo eChristies Images; Swiss, out of copyright

A Village in Winter with a Birdtrap and Skaters on a frozen waterway, (oil on panel)
990138 A Village in Winter with a Birdtrap and Skaters on a frozen waterway, (oil on panel) by Brueghel, P. the Younger (c.1564-1638) (attr)

Skaters in the Tiergarten, Berlin; Eislaufer im Berliner Tiergarten
826134 Skaters in the Tiergarten, Berlin; Eislaufer im Berliner Tiergarten, 1924 (oil on prepared panel) by Liebermann, Max (1847-1935); 31.7x41.1 cm; Private Collection; (add.info)

Jack Dunn, "The Runner-up in the World Free-Skating Champion-Ship 1935"(b / w photo)
5991929 Jack Dunn, " The Runner-up in the World Free-Skating Champion-Ship 1935" (b/w photo) by European Photographer, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Jack Dunn)

Fritzi Burger (b / w photo)
5991891 Fritzi Burger (b/w photo) by European Photographer, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Fritzi Burger. Illustration for The Beauty of Skating by Manfred Curry (John Miles, 1935)

Maxi Herber and Ernst Baier, German Pair-skating champions (b / w photo)
5991887 Maxi Herber and Ernst Baier, German Pair-skating champions (b/w photo) by European Photographer, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Maxi Herber and Ernst Baier)

H and M Curry (b / w photo)
5991866 H and M Curry (b/w photo) by European Photographer, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: H and M Curry. Illustration for The Beauty of Skating by Manfred Curry (John Miles, 1935)

Fritzi Burger, Wien, Austrian and European Champion (b / w photo)
5991881 Fritzi Burger, Wien, Austrian and European Champion (b/w photo) by European Photographer, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Fritzi Burger, Wien, Austrian and European Champion)

Sonja Henie, Dying Swan (b / w photo)
5991871 Sonja Henie, Dying Swan (b/w photo) by European Photographer, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Sonja Henie, Dying Swan)

Victorian Greeting Card - Penguins Skating
Five penguins skating on a pond. Date: circa 1890

Winter (oil)
BAL39603 Winter (oil) by Vrancx, Sebastian (1573-1647); Johnny van Haeften Gallery, London, UK; Flemish, out of copyright

The Pleasures of Winter (coloured engraving)
PER360333 The Pleasures of Winter (coloured engraving) by Adam, Victor (1801-66); Private Collection; (add.info.: Les plaisirs de l hiver; ); French, out of copyright

White skate (endangered) and devil ray
White skate, Rostroraja alba (endangered) 1, 2, and devil ray, Mobula mobular 3. Handcoloured copperplate engraving by V. Plee Jr

Thornback ray, Raja clavata (near threatened). Handcoloured lithograph from Carl Hoffmanns Book of the World, Stuttgart, 1857

Yachting, Fishing and Skating on ice, Christmas Card (chromolitho)
730778 Yachting, Fishing and Skating on ice, Christmas Card (chromolitho) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Yachting, Fishing and Skating on ice)

Lady standing by lakeside, Christmas Card (chromolitho)
731311 Lady standing by lakeside, Christmas Card (chromolitho) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Lady standing by lakeside)

Common torpedo, Raja torpedo
Common torpedo or eyed electric ray, Raja torpedo. Handcoloured copperplate drawn and engraved by Edward Donovan from his Natural History of British Fishes, Donovan and F.C. and J

Thornback skate, Raja clavata. Near threatened. Rough ray, Raja rubus. Handcoloured copperplate drawn and engraved by Edward Donovan from his Natural History of British Fishes, Donovan and F.C

Thorny skate, Amblyraja radiata. Vulnerable
Thorny skate, Amblyraja radiata (Starry ray, Raja radiata). Vulnerable. Handcoloured copperplate drawn and engraved by Edward Donovan from his Natural History of British Fishes, Donovan and F.C

Brown skate or mirror ray, Raja miraletus. Handcoloured copperplate drawn and engraved by Edward Donovan from his Natural History of British Fishes, Donovan and F.C. and J

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"Skate: Gliding through Time and Art" Step into the world of skate, where grace meets adventure. From the pages of Perfect Wife: No. X by Joyce Dennys to the vibrant Fishmongers Shop, this captivating activity has captured hearts throughout history. Imagine four frogs gracefully ice skating on a whimsical Christmas card or picture yourself at the Frost Fair on the Thames, beautifully depicted by Pauline Baynes. The Beaver Creek Ski Resort in Colorado offers an enchanting ice rink for those seeking winter thrills in a breathtaking setting. Travel back to 1914 and witness a pair of skilled ice-skaters showcasing their talent during an era filled with elegance and charm. Even earlier, in 1908, Olympic Ice Skaters mesmerized audiences with their incredible skills and athletic prowess. Venturing across continents, Dutch skaters glided effortlessly across frozen waters on the Zuider Zee during the 1800s. Meanwhile, Somerset House in London assembled a seasonal ice rink that became a hub for skaters enjoying early evening sessions against a picturesque backdrop. But it's not just humans who embrace this art form; even dachshunds have been known to take to the ice. Jean-Baptiste-Sim captures their adorable antics on canvas, reminding us that joy can be found even in unexpected places. Lastly, let's not forget about our aquatic friends – skate, stingray, and thornback ray – who elegantly glide beneath ocean waves with unparalleled grace. Whether you're admiring historical depictions or lacing up your own skates today, there is something truly magical about this timeless pastime. So grab your blades and join countless others as we celebrate the beauty – both as an art form and exhilarating experience that transcends time itself.