Revived Collection

Hayes winning the Marathon Race. Olympic Games, London 1908
Photograph of John Hayes, American athlete, in the final leg of the marathon race at the London Olympic Games in 1908. Dorando Pietri of Italy collapsed after entering the stadium ahead of the pack

Tragedy of the Marathon Race... London Olympics 1908
Front cover from The Graphic. Dorando Pietri of Italy collapsed after entering the stadium ahead of the pack during the 1908 London Olympics

Baron De Coubertin
BARON DE COUBERTIN French educator and sportsman who revived the Olympic games at a 12-nation conference. President of International Olympic Committee

A fisherman reviving a child, 1850
3478540 A fisherman reviving a child, 1850; (add.info.: Illustration depicting a Devonshire fisherman, and his wife, reviving a child saved from a shipwreck)

Edward VII's yacht, Britannia
The Royal yacht, Britannia taken in 1909 during the reign of Edward VII. Originally commissioned by Edward when he was Prince of Wales from G

The Raising of Lazarus, 1570s-80s (oil on canvas)
3711251 The Raising of Lazarus, 1570s-80s (oil on canvas) by Tintoretto, Jacopo Robusti (1518-94) (studio of); 180x275 cm; Minneapolis Institute of Arts, MN

The Old Coaching Days revived (engraving)
1052850 The Old Coaching Days revived (engraving) by Small, William (1843-1931) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Old Coaching Days revived)

Detail of Raising of the Son of Theophilus and St Peter Enthroned (fresco)
956976 Detail of Raising of the Son of Theophilus and St Peter Enthroned (fresco) by Lippi, Filippino (c.1457-1504); Chiesa di Santa Maria del Carmine, Florence

Characters in the Costume Ball at Colney Hatch Lunatic Asylum (engraving)
1099891 Characters in the Costume Ball at Colney Hatch Lunatic Asylum (engraving) by Furniss, Harry (1854-1925) (after); Private Collection; (add.info)

A portrait of George M. Cohan in the role of Happy Farrell in his revived play The Song and Dance Man, 1930 Date: 1930

A scene from Petrouchka, revived by Nijinska in the Opera Russe, Paris, 1931 Date: 1931

The Four-in-Hand Club
The Four-In-Hand Club, a coach driving club, was founded in April 1808, by Charles Buxton, the inventor of the Buxton bit, along with some friends

Pierre de Coubertin, 1915 (photo)
DGC418613 Pierre de Coubertin, 1915 (photo) by French Photographer; Private Collection; (add.info.: Baron Pierre de Coubertin (1863-1937)

Ms. New Coll 380, f42r. The antiquities of the Cathedral Church of Saint Mary, Carlisle
833751 Ms. New Coll 380, f42r. The antiquities of the Cathedral Church of Saint Mary, Carlisle, drawn by Robert Carlile, 1795 (pen & ink and w/c on paper) by Carlile

Portrait of Baron Pierre de Coubertin (1863-1937) (oil on canvas)
CHT198753 Portrait of Baron Pierre de Coubertin (1863-1937) (oil on canvas) by French School; Private Collection; (add.info.: founder of Olympic Games in 1898; ); eArchives Charmet; French

A great international match revived: match at St Albans
View of the 2nd green at St Albans, where a revival match from 1905 was being replayed with the same players. J H Taylor and Harry Vardon representing England played James Braid

With General Bullers Force, an Ancient Uniform revived (litho)
1048525 With General Bullers Force, an Ancient Uniform revived (litho) by Paget, Henry Marriott (1856-1936) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: With General Bullers Force)

St. Sebastian succoured by two angels, 1617 (oil on copper)
FIT71384 St. Sebastian succoured by two angels, 1617 (oil on copper) by Guercino (Giovanni Francesco Barbieri) (1591-1666); 43x32.5 cm; Fitzwilliam Museum, University of Cambridge

Resurrection of a young girl from her deathbed, illustration from
CHT307823 Resurrection of a young girl from her deathbed, illustration from Le Petit Journal, 1902 (colour litho) by French School

The Death of mary revived the hopes of the friends of James II, and Conspiracies were formed (engraving)
1090859 The Death of mary revived the hopes of the friends of James II, and Conspiracies were formed (engraving) by American School

The Revived Bishopric of Bristol, Views of the Cathedral (b / w photo)
1598030 The Revived Bishopric of Bristol, Views of the Cathedral (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Revived Bishopric of Bristol)

The Bell-Race, an Old Game revived at Athletic Sports (engraving)
1046341 The Bell-Race, an Old Game revived at Athletic Sports (engraving) by Bogle, William Lockhart (fl.1881); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Bell-Race, an Old Game revived at Athletic Sports)

Back to Life, 1895 (oil on canvas)
940335 Back to Life, 1895 (oil on canvas) by Herkomer, Hubert von (1849-1914); Leeds Museums and Galleries (Leeds Art Gallery) U.K.; eLeeds Museums and Galleries; English, out of copyright

Physical Aid, or Britannia recovered from a trance: also
NCO190181 Physical Aid, or Britannia recovered from a trance: also, The Patriotic Courage of Sherry Andrews & a Peep into the Fog

Keeler-Cornelius Fre-Wing X182W (msn PW-1). In the mid-1920s George Wilbur Cornelius started a program of experimentation on variable incidence wings, forming the Cornelius Aircraft Co

Child Oedipus Revived Shepherd Phorbas Chaudet
The Child Oedipus Revived by the Shepherd Phorbas, by Chaudet; Tommaso Cuccioni (Italian, 1790 - 1864); Paris, France; about 1852 - 1864; Albumen silver print

Lady and Smelling Salts
A lady faints and is revived with smelling salts

Lazarus Revived (Giotto)
He restores Lazarus to life

Source Size = 3779 x 2925
The Revived Bishopric of Truro, Consecration of Dr. Edward White Benson, D.D. in St. Pauls Cathedral, London

The Old Coaching Days Revived: the London and Dorking Coach, Uk

Amintas Brought Back to Life in the Arms of Sylvie (oil on canvas)
XIR192428 Amintas Brought Back to Life in the Arms of Sylvie (oil on canvas) by Boucher, Francois (1703-70); Musee des Beaux-Arts, Tours

The Old Coaching Days Revived: the London and Dorking Coach, Uk

Minstead Mummers
The ancient medieval Mumming plays, revived by a troop of Boy Scouts at Minstead, New Forest, England. They look quite a spectacle in their streamers and wooden hats! Date: 26 December (Boxing Day)

Scene from Shakespeares Henry VIII
A scene from Shakespeares play, Henry VIII, in a production by Herbert Beerbohm Tree at His Majestys Theatre, London. The production opened in 1910

Robert Harley / Mote
ROBERT HARLEY 1st Earl of Oxford (revived title)

R. M. S. Queen Mary, Clydebank, December 1931
Photograph of the R.M.S. Queen Mary at the John Brown shipyard, December 1931. Work on the ship, then known as Cunard No. 534, had been suspended on 13th December as Cunard had run out of funds

Oliver Twist / Nancy
Nancy is revived by Fagin, the Artful Dodger and Oliver

Hartley as Mary Qo Scots
ELIZABETH HARTLEY, actress, striking a dramatic pose as Mary Queen of Scots in John Bankss periodically revived play The Albion Queens

Aladdin Revived
A 19th century American boy rediscovers Aladdins lamp, and conjures up the genie to obey his commands

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"Revived: A Triumph of Endurance and Resilience" In the annals of history, one event stands as a testament to the indomitable spirit of human perseverance - Hayes winning the Marathon Race at the Olympic Games in London, 1908. As Baron De Coubertin looked on with pride, he knew that this moment would forever be etched in sporting lore. But behind every triumph lies a story of struggle and determination. The tragedy that unfolded during the Marathon Race was no exception. It was a grueling test of physical and mental strength, where athletes pushed themselves to their limits amidst sweltering heat and exhaustion. Yet, like Lazarus rising from his tomb, hope emerged from despair. Edward VII's majestic yacht Britannia became a symbol of revival as it sailed across the finish line, carrying Hayes towards victory. Just as Guillaume Bude's masterpiece "The Raising of Lazarus" depicted resurrection through art centuries before, this race embodied an extraordinary comeback against all odds. The echoes of revival reverberated beyond sports arenas. From "The Old Coaching Days revived, " captured in intricate engravings depicting horse-drawn carriages galloping through time-honored traditions to frescoes showcasing moments like "Raising of the Son of Theophilus, " history came alive once more. Even within Colney Hatch Lunatic Asylum's Costume Ball engraving lay hidden tales waiting to be rediscovered – characters donning masks and costumes transcending societal norms for one night only. In these moments when reality blurred with imagination, society embraced its eccentricities while celebrating individuality reborn. Artistic revivals were not limited to paintings alone; they found expression on stage too. George M. Cohan immortalized joyousness in his portrayal as Happy while Nijinska breathed new life into Petrouchka's timeless tale through her revival performance.