Sportswomen Collection (page 3)

Boxer at rest, detail, 1st century BC (bronze)
7129790 Boxer at rest, detail, 1st century BC (bronze) by Greek school, (1st century BC); Museo Nazionale Romano, Rome, Italy; (add.info.: Boxer at rest, detail)

Boxer at rest, detail, 1st century BC (bronze)
7129788 Boxer at rest, detail, 1st century BC (bronze) by Greek school, (1st century BC); Museo Nazionale Romano, Rome, Italy; (add.info.: Boxer at rest, detail)

Discobolus Lancellotti, 2nd century (sculpture)
7129818 Discobolus Lancellotti, 2nd century (sculpture) by Myron, (fl.c.450 BC) (after); Museo Nazionale Romano, Rome, Italy; (add.info.: Discobolus Lancellotti)

Fragmentary statue of a Discobolus of the Lancellotti type (sculpture)
7129808 Fragmentary statue of a Discobolus of the Lancellotti type (sculpture) by Myron, (fl.c.450 BC) (after); Museo Nazionale Romano, Rome

Athlete, known as Apoxyomenos, 2nd century AD (marble)
7146757 Athlete, known as Apoxyomenos, 2nd century AD (marble) by Roman, (2nd century); Galleria degli Uffizi, Florence, Tuscany, Italy; (add.info.: Athlete, known as Apoxyomenos, 2nd century AD)

Discobolus, 150 AD circa (marble)
7146189 Discobolus, 150 AD circa (marble) by Roman, (2nd century); Galleria degli Uffizi, Florence, Tuscany, Italy; (add.info.: Discobolus, 150 AD circa, roman art, marble, Uffizi gallery, Florence)

Suzanne Lenglen, French Tennis Player, Portrait Seated, Bain News Service, 1921 (b/w photo)
5858545 Suzanne Lenglen, French Tennis Player, Portrait Seated, Bain News Service, 1921 (b/w photo) by Bain, George Grantham - Bain News Service (1865-1944); Private Collection

Discobolus Lancellotti (marble)
7129816 Discobolus Lancellotti (marble) by Myron, (fl.c.450 BC) (after); Museo Nazionale Romano, Rome, Italy; (add.info.: Discobolus Lancellotti)

Horse Racing, 1906 (oil on canvas)
7351577 Horse Racing, 1906 (oil on canvas) by Hennigs, Gosta von (1866-1941); Thiel Gallery, Stockholm, Sweden; (add.info.: by Gosta von Hennigs (1866-1941))

Young athlete, known as Narkissos, 2nd century (marble sculpture)
7322917 Young athlete, known as Narkissos, 2nd century (marble sculpture) by Roman, (2nd century AD); Louvre, Paris, France; (add.info.: Young athlete, known as Narkissos. Marble)

Young athlete, known as Narkissos, 2nd century (marble sculpture)
7322920 Young athlete, known as Narkissos, 2nd century (marble sculpture) by Roman, (2nd century AD); Louvre, Paris, France; (add.info.: Young athlete, known as Narkissos. Marble)

The Waseda-Keio University Match, Meiji Baseball Stadium, 1931 (colour woodblock print)
7299867 The Waseda-Keio University Match, Meiji Baseball Stadium, 1931 (colour woodblock print) by Sakuichi, Fukazawa (1896-1946); 19.7x26.6 cm; Ashmolean Museum, University of Oxford

The Wrestlers, 1689 (marble)
7301131 The Wrestlers, 1689 (marble) by Magnier, Philippe (1647-1715); Louvre, Paris, France; (add.info.: The Wrestlers, Marble, 1689 Sculptor : Philippe Magnier 1647 - 1715 Louvre Museum, Paris)

The Sumo Wrestlers Uzugafuchi Kandayu and Takasaki Ichijuro, 1783-84 (colour woodblock print; aiban)
5859314 The Sumo Wrestlers Uzugafuchi Kandayu and Takasaki Ichijuro, 1783-84 (colour woodblock print; aiban) by Hokusai, Katsushika (1760-1849); 32.7x22.5 cm; The Art Institute of Chicago, IL

Alberto Santos-Dumont, 1907 (b / w photo)
1731255 Alberto Santos-Dumont, 1907 (b/w photo) by Unknown photographer, (20th century); (add.info.: Alberto Santos-Dumont (Palmira, 20 July 1873 -- Guaruja, 23 July 1932) was a Brazilian aeronaut

Boxers fighting in a ring, ancient Rome. 1796 (engraving)
7236776 Boxers fighting in a ring, ancient Rome. 1796 (engraving) by Labrousse, L.F. (fl.1796); Private Collection; (add.info.: Boxers fighting in a ring, ancient Rome)

Portrait of Domenico Angelo, Italian sword and fencing master. 1787 (engraving)
7236296 Portrait of Domenico Angelo, Italian sword and fencing master. 1787 (engraving) by Rowlandson, Thomas (1756-1827) (after); Private Collection; (add.info)

Statue of the Discophoros by Polyclitus. 1779 (engraving)
7237391 Statue of the Discophoros by Polyclitus. 1779 (engraving) by Cannetti, Giovanni Battista (1750-1810); Private Collection; (add.info.: Statue of the Discophoros)

Lucy Elliott, British long-distance runner. Date: 1 August 1997

Tracy Goddard, British sprinter and long-jumper. Date: 4 June 1996

The skeleton of Death bowls a ball at a cricketer at bat. 1827 (engraving)
7232994 The skeleton of Death bowls a ball at a cricketer at bat.1827 (engraving) by Dagley, Richard (c.1761-1841); Private Collection; (add.info)

John Broughton, famous 18th century boxer. 1869 (lithograph)
7232945 John Broughton, famous 18th century boxer. 1869 (lithograph) by Cooper, Robert (fl.1800-36); Private Collection; (add.info.: John Broughton, a notorious pugilist)

The skeleton of Death as champion boxer. 1827 (engraving)
7233003 The skeleton of Death as champion boxer.1827 (engraving) by Dagley, Richard (c.1761-1841); Private Collection; (add.info)

Chevalier d Eon, passed as a woman, 1728-1810. 1869 (lithograph)
7232986 Chevalier d Eon, passed as a woman, 1728-1810. 1869 (lithograph) by Cooper, Robert (fl.1800-36); Private Collection; (add.info.: Chevalier d Eon, who many years passed as a woman, 1728-1810)

The Rolling Rivers of Gippsland (colour photo)
7166525 The Rolling Rivers of Gippsland (colour photo) by Australian Photographer (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Rolling Rivers of Gippsland)

Rival Champions (engraving)
7188316 Rival Champions (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Rival Champions. Illustration for Home Words (1893).); © Look and Learn

Le Vocabulaire Illustre: Jockey; Jokey (engraving)
7196448 Le Vocabulaire Illustre: Jockey; Jokey (engraving) by European School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Jockey; Jokey)

A Cricket Match (colour litho)
7181717 A Cricket Match (colour litho) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: A Cricket Match)

W G Grace, English cricketer (b / w photo)
7154068 W G Grace, English cricketer (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: W G Grace, English cricketer)

Sportsman, foaled 1747 (b / w photo)
7163293 Sportsman, foaled 1747 (b/w photo) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Sportsman, foaled 1747)

"Eclipse"ridden by J Oakley, 1771 (oil on canvas)
5310873 " Eclipse" ridden by J Oakley, 1771 (oil on canvas) by Sartorius, John Nott (1759-1828); 45.7x63.5 cm; Private Collection

The Wall Game, Good Calx a Shy at Goal. c. 1835 (w / c)
6201861 The Wall Game, Good Calx a Shy at Goal. c.1835 (w/c) by Evans, William (of Eton) (1798-1877); Private Collection

The Blind Cyclists (engraving)
7180720 The Blind Cyclists (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Blind Cyclists, getting ready for the start)

Le Vocabulaire Illustre: Athlete; Wrestler; Athlet (engraving)
7194761 Le Vocabulaire Illustre: Athlete; Wrestler; Athlet (engraving) by European School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Athlete; Wrestler; Athlet)

Careful Play (engraving)
7188330 Careful Play (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Careful Play. Illustration for Home Words (1893).); © Look and Learn

Le Vocabulaire Illustre: Chasseur; Sportsman; Jager (engraving)
7195303 Le Vocabulaire Illustre: Chasseur; Sportsman; Jager (engraving) by European School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Chasseur; Sportsman; Jager)

Sportsmen of Mongolia (litho)
7171280 Sportsmen of Mongolia (litho) by American School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Sportsmen of Mongolia)

Cricket on the College Field, c. 1835 (w / c)
6201859 Cricket on the College Field, c.1835 (w/c) by Evans, William (of Eton) (1798-1877); Private Collection

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Triumph of Italian colors at the Antwerp Olympics (colour litho)
2808925 Triumph of Italian colors at the Antwerp Olympics (colour litho) by Beltrame, Achille (1871-1945); Private Collection; (add.info.: Triumph of Italian colors at the Antwerp Olympics)

Some of the 72 members of the British Olympic Team, who arrived back from the Melbourne Games into London Airport on December 9. Date: 1956

Tatler cover 1939 - Alice Marble & Jean Nicoll
Front cover of The Tatler featuring a photograph of American, shorts-wearing Alice Marble shaking hands at the net with sixteen year-old British tennis player

The Shuttlecock, plate 11 from Le Bon Genre, 1802 (coloured engraving)
STC120490 The Shuttlecock, plate 11 from Le Bon Genre, 1802 (coloured engraving) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; The Stapleton Collection; French, out of copyright

English and American netball teams at the Alhambra
The English and American teams of ladies that play " net-ball" at the Alhambra in 1900. Date: 1900

Tatler cover - Eileen Bennett, tennis player, Madame Yevonde
Front cover of The Tatler featuring a photograph of British player Eileen Bennett (Mrs Fearnley Whittingstall), who won six Grand Slam titles between 1927 and 1931. 1930

The singularities of sport, horse racing on ice (colour litho)
2777626 The singularities of sport, horse racing on ice (colour litho) by Beltrame, Achille (1871-1945); Private Collection; (add.info.: The singularities of sport, horse racing on ice)

Hours of joy for Italy, enthusiasm for the Italian flag in the Stockholm stadium after... (colour litho)
2808498 Hours of joy for Italy, enthusiasm for the Italian flag in the Stockholm stadium after... (colour litho) by Beltrame

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"Sportswomen throughout history have shattered barriers and showcased their incredible talent on the field. In this captivating image, a tennis-playing brunette beauty stands poised to smash her way to victory. This snapshot captures the intensity and determination of Cecilia Leitch as she competes against Harold Hilton at Walton Heath. The power of women in sports extends beyond individual achievements, as seen in the inspiring photograph of the Sterling Ladies munition workers football team during World War I. These remarkable women united through their love for football, proving that even amidst adversity, they could excel on the pitch. Mlle. H. Konopacka demonstrates that athleticism knows no bounds with her dual talents as both a poet and discus thrower. Her graceful form and strength are evident in every throw, showcasing her dedication to both artistry and sport. Speaking of multi-talented athletes, Charlotte Dod's name shines brightly among sporting legends. A true trailblazer across various disciplines such as tennis, golf, archery, and more – Dod's versatility is unmatched. Transporting us back to 1914 is an enchanting glimpse into the world of lady golfers honing their skills on lush greens. Their elegance combined with precision exemplifies how these women defied societal norms while embracing their passion for golf. Fast-forwarding to present-day action brings us face-to-face with Brighton and Hove Albion Women battling it out against Reading Women in the Womens Super League match held on September 25th, 2022. The sheer determination etched onto each player's face reflects their unwavering commitment towards excellence within modern-day sportsmanship. "