Athenians Collection

Modern Athenians plate 1 - Edinburgh
Alexander Youngson on the left hand plate, approaching John Sheriff, alias Dr. Syntax, on the right hand plate. Youngson was apparently not happy about being depicted with Dr

Modern Athenians plate 17 - Edinburgh
Mr Robert Burt (d. 1839) a merry hearted physician, approaching Mr Roger Aytoun (d. 1843). Both men expecting rain and carrying each an umbrella

Lysistrata and his allies defending the access of the acropolis to men by farts, 1896 (litho)
AIS5356057 Lysistrata and his allies defending the access of the acropolis to men by farts, 1896 (litho) by Beardsley, Aubrey (1872-98); 32x25 cm; (add.info)

The Acropolis, restored (engraving)
7165095 The Acropolis, restored (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Acropolis, restored)

They Crashed into the Persian Army with Tremendous Force
STC306476 They Crashed into the Persian Army with Tremendous Force, illustration from The Story of Greece by Mary Macgregor, 1st edition, 1913 (colour print) by Crane

Modern Athenians plate 8 - Edinburgh
John Irvine (d. 1839) beautifully described as a " creeping figure, of too solid flesh, so sadly restricted in locomotion". Facing him is Captain Hugo Arnot (d)

Battle of Marathon
BATTLE OF MARATHON Miltiades, with 11, 000 Athenians and Plataeans, defeats the 60, 000-strong Persian army of Darius Hystaspes

Modern Athenians plate 6 - Edinburgh
John Jeffrey (1775-1848) the younger and only brother of Francis, Lord Jeffrey, facing Charles Kilpartick Sharpe (1781-1851) a long resident of Edinburgh, eccentric in ways and dress

Modern Athenians plate 9 - Edinburgh
Robert Thompson (d. 1843) an importer of Irish linen and a Whig, approaching Alexander Douglas (d. 1851) for many years a Commissioner of Police

Modern Athenians plate 2 - Edinburgh
Rev. David Dickinson (1780-1842) of St, Cuthberts church, approaching and shaking hands with Rev. Robert Candlish (died 1873) of St Georges Church

Modern Athenians plate 46 - Edinburgh
James Simson (d. 1876) doctor and president of the Royal College of Surgeons, approaching Alexander Monro (d. 1859) professor of Anatomy

Modern Athenians plate 32 - Edinburgh
Mr David Tweedie and his brother John Tweedie (c. 1773-1847) on the Streets of Edinburgh. Both brothers partners in law

Modern Athenians plate 37 - Edinburgh
Capt. The Honorable Augustus G. F. Jocelyn (d. 1847) approaching Lieutenant General Sir Niel Douglas (1790-1853) commander and chief of the British army

Athena, Roman sculpture after the Greek Athena Parthenos by Phidias, made for the Parthenon between 447 and 432 BC
AIS5374925 Athena, Roman sculpture after the Greek Athena Parthenos by Phidias, made for the Parthenon between 447 and 432 BC, detail

Edward VII, George I of Greece and Olga Constantinovna of Russia being photographed, 19th century (engraving)
UIG5425832 Edward VII, George I of Greece and Olga Constantinovna of Russia being photographed, 19th century (engraving); (add.info.: Engraving depicting Edward VII (1841-1910)

The Olympiads in Athens: the race of the chariots, the throwing of disc and the boxing, 1819 (engraving)
FGL5461705 The Olympiads in Athens: the race of the chariots, the throwing of disc and the boxing, 1819 (engraving); (add.info.: Olympic Games)

Ancient Athenians Exchanging Philosophical Ideas. From El Mundo Ilustrado, Published Barcelona, 1880 ©UIG/Leemage
UIG5420467 Ancient Athenians Exchanging Philosophical Ideas. From El Mundo Ilustrado, Published Barcelona, 1880 ©UIG/Leemage.

The Temple of Hephaistos and Athena Ergane (Hephaisteion) (formerly Theseion, Temple of Thesee)
CSO4982784 The Temple of Hephaistos and Athena Ergane (Hephaisteion) (formerly Theseion, Temple of Thesee),; (add.info.: The Temple of Hephaistos and Athena Ergane (Hephaisteion) (formerly Theseion)

Members of the French and Greek Fencing teams at the Summer Olympics, Athens, Greece. 1896 (photo)
7078892 Members of the French and Greek Fencing teams at the Summer Olympics, Athens, Greece. 1896 (photo); Private Collection; Prismatic Pictures .

Summer Olympics at the Panathenaic Stadium, Athens, Greece 1896 (b/w photo)
7078888 Summer Olympics at the Panathenaic Stadium, Athens, Greece 1896 (b/w photo); Prismatic Pictures .

Map of Athens and Piraeus, Greece, mid 19th century. From The Imperial Bible Dictionary, published 1889
955359 Map of Athens and Piraeus, Greece, mid 19th century. From The Imperial Bible Dictionary, published 1889.; Private Collection.

Athens, Greece, from a 19th century engraving. From The Imperial Bible Dictionary, published 1889
955339 Athens, Greece, from a 19th century engraving. From The Imperial Bible Dictionary, published 1889.; Private Collection.

Greek Sculpture, Archaic and Pseudo-archaic Works, Myron (engraving)
8644782 Greek Sculpture, Archaic and Pseudo-archaic Works, Myron (engraving) by European School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Greek Sculpture, Archaic and Pseudo-archaic Works)

Greek Architecture, Acropolis, Greek Theatre, Stadium, Maussoleum (engraving)
8644770 Greek Architecture, Acropolis, Greek Theatre, Stadium, Maussoleum (engraving) by European School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Greek Architecture, Acropolis, Greek Theatre)

Greek Architecture, Attic Buildings (engraving)
8644772 Greek Architecture, Attic Buildings (engraving) by European School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Greek Architecture, Attic Buildings)

Greek Architecture, Ionic Style, Capitals and bases of columns, pilasters and walls (engraving)
8644769 Greek Architecture, Ionic Style, Capitals and bases of columns, pilasters and walls (engraving) by European School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Greek Architecture)

Plan of the Acropolis, Athens (engraving)
8635053 Plan of the Acropolis, Athens (engraving) by German School, (19th century) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Plan of the Acropolis, Athens. Illustration from Hellas)

Divers recovering some of the Elgin Marbles from the sea nearly three years after their loss. (litho)
8641535 Divers recovering some of the Elgin Marbles from the sea nearly three years after their loss. (litho) by English School

Sur L'Acropole, Grece (colour litho)
8649503 Sur L'Acropole, Grece (colour litho) by Gerardin, Auguste (1849-1933); Private Collection; (add.info.: Sur L'Acropole, Grece)

Phidias or Pheidias: The Varvakeion Athene, Athens (engraving)
8649857 Phidias or Pheidias: The Varvakeion Athene, Athens (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Varvakeion Athene, Athens)

Artful Trick of Peisistratus (litho)
8660818 Artful Trick of Peisistratus (litho) by Dudley, Robert Ambrose (1867-1951); Private Collection; (add.info.: Artful Trick of Peisistratus)

The Burning of Sardis, BC 498 (litho)
8660817 The Burning of Sardis, BC 498 (litho) by Rowlandson, George Derville (1861-1930) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Burning of Sardis, BC 498)

The Revolt of Megara, BC 447 (litho)
8660776 The Revolt of Megara, BC 447 (litho) by Prescott-Davies, N. (1862-1915); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Revolt of Megara, BC 447)

Congress of Peloponnesian States at Sparta, BC 432 (litho)
8660773 Congress of Peloponnesian States at Sparta, BC 432 (litho) by Weatherstone, A.C. (fl.1888-1929); Private Collection; (add.info.: Congress of Peloponnesian States at Sparta, BC 432)

Rebuilding the Walls of Athens, BC 393 (litho)
8660745 Rebuilding the Walls of Athens, BC 393 (litho) by Heath, Dudley (1867-1945); Private Collection; (add.info.: Rebuilding the Walls of Athens, BC 393)

Empire Air Routes: The "Scipio" over Athens (colour litho)
8659270 Empire Air Routes: The "Scipio" over Athens (colour litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The "Scipio" over Athens)

Cimon and the Painter Polygnotus (litho)
8660791 Cimon and the Painter Polygnotus (litho) by Dudley, Robert Ambrose (1867-1951); Private Collection; (add.info.: Cimon and the Painter Polygnotus)

Choragic Monument of Lysicrates, Athens (engraving)
8635106 Choragic Monument of Lysicrates, Athens (engraving) by German School, (19th century) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Choragic Monument of Lysicrates, Athens, Greece)

Praxiteles of Athens, ancient Greek sculptor (engraving)
8635104 Praxiteles of Athens, ancient Greek sculptor (engraving) by German School, (19th century) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Praxiteles of Athens)

Solon, lawmaker of ancient Athens (engraving)
8635006 Solon, lawmaker of ancient Athens (engraving) by German School, (19th century) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Solon (c630-c560 BC), lawmaker of ancient Athens

The Areopagus, governing council of ancient Athens (engraving)
8635005 The Areopagus, governing council of ancient Athens (engraving) by German School, (19th century) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Areopagus, governing council of ancient Athens)

The Acropolis, Corinth (engraving)
8663066 The Acropolis, Corinth (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Acropolis, Corinth)

Sander demolishes the walls of Athens (engraving)
8664106 Sander demolishes the walls of Athens (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Sander demolishes the walls of Athens)

Finial of the Monument of Lysicrates at Athens (engraving)
8627342 Finial of the Monument of Lysicrates at Athens (engraving) by European School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Finial of the Monument of Lysicrates at Athens)

The Last Discourse of Socrates (litho)
8673887 The Last Discourse of Socrates (litho) by Pinelli, Bartolomeo (1781-1835); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Last Discourse of Socrates)

Alcibiades at Sparta (litho)
8673957 Alcibiades at Sparta (litho) by Pinelli, Bartolomeo (1781-1835); Private Collection; (add.info.: Alcibiades at Sparta)

Athens, The Acropolis (colour litho)
8664995 Athens, The Acropolis (colour litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Athens, The Acropolis)

Athenian coin, head of Pallas (engraving)
8664250 Athenian coin, head of Pallas (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Athenian coin, head of Pallas)

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The Athenians, known for their indomitable spirit and unwavering courage, have left an indelible mark on history. From the Battle of Marathon to their modern-day counterparts in Edinburgh, these proud individuals continue to inspire awe with their remarkable feats. In plate 1 of Modern Athenians in Edinburgh, we witness the sheer force with which they crashed into the Persian Army. With unyielding determination and unmatched strength, they fought valiantly against all odds. Plate 17 showcases the resilience of these modern Athenians as they carry forward the legacy of their ancestors. Just like those who stood tall at Marathon, they refuse to be defeated and rise above any challenge that comes their way. Plate 8 captures a glimpse of the Battle of Marathon itself - a monumental clash between Athens and Persia. The Athenians' strategic brilliance combined with their unwavering unity allowed them to emerge victorious against a formidable foe. Moving forward to plate 6, we see how these modern-day Athenians embody the same qualities that made their predecessors legendary. Their passion for knowledge and pursuit of excellence shine through as they strive for greatness in every aspect of life. Plate 9 offers a glimpse into the vibrant culture and rich heritage that define Athens today. From its breathtaking architecture to its thriving arts scene, this city continues to captivate hearts around the world. As we delve deeper into this collection in plate 2, we are reminded once again of Athens' glorious past intertwined with its present glory. The echoes from ancient times resonate within each individual who proudly carries on this legacy. Plates 46, 32, and 37 take us on a journey through time as we explore various facets of Athenian life - from politics to philosophy; from artistry to athleticism; from innovation to intellectual pursuits. These snapshots encapsulate what it truly means to be an Athenian - embracing diversity while cherishing tradition. Finally, our gaze falls upon the Tumulus of Marathon in Greece.