Skate Collection (#7)

Nicolas Lancret Fastening Skate Gowns painting
Nicolas Lancret, Fastening the Skate, Gowns, painting, oil on canvas, Height, 138 cm (54.3 inches), Width, 106 cm (41.7 inches)

Ice Skating In The 18th Century. From Illustrierte Sittengeschichte Vom Mittelalter Bis Zur Gegenwart By Eduard Fuchs, Published 1909

Outdoor Ice Skating In The 19th Century. From Illustrierte Sittengeschichte Vom Mittelalter Bis Zur Gegenwart By Eduard Fuchs, Published 1909

Snow Shoe Hurdle Race Motreal

Skateboard

A Boy With A Skateboard

Edwardian 1900s Card Cards Greetings Christmas
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Couple skating on the ice on a New Year card
Couple in 18th century costume skating on the ice on a New Year card. Date: circa 1890s

People on the ice on a comic Christmas card
Two men skating on thin ice, accompanied by a dog, on a comic Christmas card by Ernest Griset. Date: circa 1890s

Ice skating accident with comic verse on a Christmas card. Date: circa 1890s

Couple skating on the ice on a New Year card
Couple in 18th century costume skating on the ice on a New Year card. Date: circa 1890s

Victorian Christmas Card snow scene - Skating on Thin Ice. 19th century

Advertisement for Felco bearing block. 1949

Leucoraja circularis, or Sandy Ray
Leucoraja naevus, known as Cuckoo Ray or Cuckoo Skate. Date: 1862

Raia clavata, or Thornback Ray
Raia clavata, also known as Thornback Ray and Thornback Skate. Date: 1862

Skate, of the Rajidae family. Date: 1862

Raja rhina, or Longnose Skate. Date: 1862

Cambodia-Sport-Society-Women
This photo taken on October 6, 2016 shows children riding skateboards at the Skateistan skate park in Phnom Penh. AFP PHOTO / TANG CHHIN Sothy

ICE SKATERS, c1920. Joseph and Thomas Leiter and others ice skating on a lake, with a man leaning over a fallen boy. Photograph, c1920

Brazil-Weather-Skateboarding
A man wrings his t-shirt as he skateboards in the rain at Ibirapuera park in Sao Paulo, Brazil on Novemeber 20, 2012. AFP PHOTO/Yasuyoshi CHIBA / AFP PHOTO / YASUYOSHI CHIBA

Britain-Transport-Skate
A skater takes part in a promotional event by Penny Skateboards, giving free boards to stranded commuters as a 24 hour tube strike hits the morning rush hour at Victoria station, central London

Spain-Barcelona-Xgames-Skate
A participant takes part in the Skateboard Vertical Practice on the first day of the X-Games in Barcelona. AFP PHOTO / JOSEP LAGO JOSEP LAGO / AFP

Brazil-Weather-Skateboarding
A young woman skateboards in the rain at Ibirapuera park in Sao Paulo, Brazil. AFP PHOTO/Yasuyoshi CHIBA / AFP PHOTO / YASUYOSHI CHIBA

England, Greater London, Southbank. Graffiti art at the undercroft South Bank Centre Skateboard Area, London

Common Skate - Egg Case / Mermaid's purse
DWG-657 Common Skate - Egg Case / Mermaid's purse Raja batis D. W. Greenslade Please note that prints are for personal display purposes only and may not be reproduced in anyway

Thornback Skate - underside of young UK marine
PM-3226 Thornback Skate fish - underside of young UK Raja clavata Pat Morris Please note that prints are for personal display purposes only and may not be reproduced in any way

Scotland, Edinburgh, Christmas Fair. Ice rink in the East Princes Street Gardens

Ice skaters on the rink at the Rockefeller Center

Christmas card with a golfing theme

Susi - with football and roller skates. 1950s

The Swiss Bears of Bern skating on the ice. Date: 1908

Skating in Northern France, 1919
British army officer skating in France in January 1919 with a number of women, possibly nurses or female war workers. Date: 1919

The Columbus skate invention - ice skating
The Columbus newest skate invention. Awarded at the Vienna Industrial Exhibition 1890 with first diploma of honour. Ice skates from G. Rohonery of Budapest. 19th century

Ice skates
An ice skate from 1892. 1892

Music cover, Rink Courtship, by Theo Bonheur, with skating couple. 1909

Comic skating scene on a Christmas label -- May you surmount all dangers. Date: circa 1890s

Two teddy bears skating on a Christmas postcard -- the ice bears beautifully. Date: circa 1900s

Two pigs skating on a Christmas postcard. Date: circa 1890s

Inside a pop-up Christmas card, showing a woman skating. (2 of 2) Date: circa 1900s

Teddy bear skating on a German New Year postcard. Date: circa 1900s

Latvia. Bone skates. 19th century. Museum of History and Navigation. Riga. Latvia

Aert van der Neer (c. 1603-1677). Winter Landscape with Ice
Aert van der Neer (c. 1603-1677). Landscape painter of the Dutch Golden Age. Winter Landscape with Ice Skating in Amsterdam (1650). Gem?ldegalerie, Berlin. Gemany

Circle of skaters (Skating-Rink) in the circus of the Champs Elysees in Paris. Colored engraving

Snap Playing Card - Man skating, about to trip over another man who has fallen down. circa 1910s

Men skating. circa 1820

People on the ice on a comic Christmas card
Two men on the ice on a comic Christmas card by Ernest Griset, with the thin man falling through and the plump man being saved by his dog. Date: circa 1890s

Jolly Ice Skating Pair
A colourful couple skate together. Date: 1914

Tatler advertisment for Winslows Skates
Advertisement in the Tatler of 27th October 1909 for Winslows Skates, described as the best roller skates possess the maximum of fine qualities and used in all the best rinks throughout the world

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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.