Tobogganing Collection (#4)

Little boy out sledging Date: c. 1910

Two little children on a sledge Date: c. 1920

Little girl on a sledge Date: c. 1920

Four young girls tobogganing
" Happy New Year!" Four young girls tobogganing down a snow covered hill. France. 1912

Granpop rides the Cresta by Lawson Wood
Humorous illustration featuring Granpop, the orang utan character created by Lawson Wood hurtling down a piste head-first on a toboggan, much to the bemusement of a small monkey and bear. Date: 1935

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

Emperor Penguin (Aptenodytes forsteri) adults, group tobogganing across ice, heading towards sea to feed, Snow Hill Island, Weddell Sea, Antarctica

Emperor Penguin (Aptenodytes forsteri) adult, tobogganing across snow, Snow Hill Island, Weddell Sea, Antarctica

Winter Sport, Thomas Cook & Son
Cover illustration for Winter Sport, Thomas Cook & Son, showing five people on a toboggan speeding downhill. In the background is a snowy alpine scene with mountains

Winter sports on the Riviera by W. Heath Robinson
The terrible effect of our recent Winter Sports Number on an overworked artist. Please note: Credit must appear as Courtesy of the Estate of Mrs J.C.Robinson/Pollinger Ltd/ILN/Mary Evans

Emperor penguin - Adult finishing moult - in tobogganing pose - Cape Evans, Ross Island, Antarctica JPF20535
JPF-13188 Emperor penguin - Adult finishing moult - in tobogganing pose Cape Evans, Ross Island, Antarctica Aptenodytes forsteri Jean-Paul Ferrero Please note that prints are for personal display

Adelie Penguin - group sliding across ice. Brown Bluff - Antarctic Peninsula
WAT-13620 Adelie Penguin - group sliding across ice Brown Bluff - Antarctic Peninsula Pygoscelis adeliae M. Watson Please note that prints are for personal display purposes only

Emperor Penguin - returning to rookery
PS-7858 EMPEROR PENGUINS - group returning from rookery, some tobogganing on ice Antarctic Aptenodytes forsteri Peter Steyn Please note that prints are for personal display purposes only

Emperor Penguin - Tobogganing over snow Aptenodytes forsteri Snow Hill Island Antarctica BI011676
COS-2402 Emperor Penguin - Tobogganing over snow Snow Hill Island, Antarctica Aptenodytes forsteri Bill Coster Please note that prints are for personal display purposes only

Emperor Penquin - Tobogganing on ice and snow faster than walking - October - Snow Hill Island Antarctica
CK-4449 Emperor Penquin - Tobogganing on ice and snow faster than walking October - Snow Hill Island Antarctica Aptenodytes forsteri Chris Knights Please note that prints are for personal display

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AUS-890 Emperor penguin - tobogganning to tide crack. Antarctica Aptenodytes forsteri Graham Robertson / Auscape / ardea.com Auscape Please note that prints are for personal display purposes only

Sledging for fun, near Oslo, Norway, Scandinavia, Europe

Children Tobogganing
Lots of children tobogganing

Tobogganing with Tree
Brother and sister toboggan home with the tree they have acquired

Merry Go Round on Ice
A merry-go-round on the ice - towing children on toboggans. Date: 1890

Sliding in a Street
Swedish children tobogganing

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"Tobogganing: A Timeless Winter Thrill" At the start of the Cresta Run in St. Moritz, 1912, adrenaline-filled adventurers embarked on a daring journey down icy slopes. The Cresta Run in St. Switzerland became an iconic destination for thrill-seekers seeking the ultimate tobogganing experience. In this lithograph capturing a race at St. One can almost feel the rush of wind as competitors zoomed past each other with exhilaration and determination, not limited to humans alone; even polar bears indulged in this snowy delight. A mother bear and her cubs were spotted sliding across the Canadian Arctic, showcasing their playful nature amidst frozen landscapes. The Emperor Penguin also proved its mastery over snow and ice by tobogganing faster than walking on Snow Hill Island in Antarctica. These graceful creatures effortlessly glided across frozen terrains with elegance and speed that left us in awe. Centuries ago, Russian Ice Mountain on Admiralty Square in St. Petersburg provided a thrilling toboggan ride for locals and visitors alike during winter months back in the 1850s. This historical gem brought joy to many generations who embraced this timeless winter activity. Even Christmas children couldn't resist the allure of sledging down snowy hills during festive seasons. Laughter filled the air as they raced against each other while creating unforgettable memories amidst twinkling lights and holiday cheer. Catherine the Great herself visited an ice mountain in Saint Petersburg back in 1788, immersing herself into this beloved tradition alongside her subjects. Artist Paterssen beautifully captured this momentous occasion where royalty joined common folk to celebrate winter's wonders through tobogganing. From gentle slopes to challenging courses like Allestree Park Derby depicted on canvas from 2013, people have always sought out thrilling locations to indulge their passion for tobogganing throughout history.