Athlet Collection

The Diver. Tomb of the Diver (Tomba del Tuffatore), ca 470 BC. Creator: Classical Antiquities
The Diver. Tomb of the Diver (Tomba del Tuffatore), ca 470 BC. Found in the Collection of Museo archeologico nazionale di Paestum

Pattern 7 sport cycler
Justyna Jaszke

Pattern 8 sport skateboarder
Justyna Jaszke

Panathenaic prize amphora with marathon runners at the Olympic games, ca 550-530 BC. Found in the collection of the Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York

Wrestlers. Artist: Falguiere, Alexandre (1831-1900)
Wrestlers. Found in the collection of Musee d Orsay, Paris

VII Federal Gymnastics Competition, 1907. Artist: Carpanetto, Giovanni Battista (1863-1928)
VII Federal Gymnastics Competition, 1907. From a private collection

Your Health is in Your Hands!, 1925. Creator: Yaguzhinsky, Sergei Ivanovich (1862-1947)
Your Health is in Your Hands!, 1925. Found in the collection of Russian State Library, Moscow

Akazawayama ozumo (Grand Sumo Tournament on Mount Akazawa), 1858. Private Collection

The Gymnastics Lesson, 1879. Private Collection

The sumo wrestler Kagamiiwa of the West Side. Private Collection

Sumo Wrestler Tossing a Foreigner. Private Collection

The Sumo Wrestlers Takaneyama Yoichiemon and Sendagawa Kichigoro. Private Collection

Sumo. Private Collection

The long jump event at the ancient Olympic Games, Attic black-figured cup, 540 BC
The long jump event at the ancient Olympic Games. Attic black-figured cup, 540 BC. Found in the collection of British Museum

Ready for Labour and Defence of the USSR (GTO). Badge, 1930s. Artist: Orders, decorations and medals
Ready for Labour and Defence of the USSR (GTO). Badge, 1930s. Private Collection

The Wrestlers. Artist: Courbet, Gustave (1819-1877)
The Wrestlers. Found in the collection of Szepmuveszeti Muzeum, Budapest

56th Federal Gymnastics Festival in Basel, 1912. Artist: Renggli, Eduard, the Younger (1882-1939)
56th Federal Gymnastics Festival in Basel, 1912. From a private collection

Wrestling tournament, Liege, 1899. Artist: Rassenfosse, Armand (1862-1934)
Wrestling tournament, Liege, 1899. From a private collection

Breton Wrestling, 1890-1891. Artist: Serusier, Paul (1864-1927)
Breton Wrestling, 1890-1891. Found in the collection of the Musee d Orsay, Paris

Mens sana in corpore sano (A healthy mind in a healthy body), 1912. Artist: Pauli, Georg (1855-1935)
Mens sana in corpore sano (A healthy mind in a healthy body), 1912. Found in the collection of the Malmo Konstmuseum

Summer Sport in the USSR (Poster of the Intourist company), 1939. Artist: Anonymous
Summer Sport in the USSR (Poster of the Intourist company), 1939. Found in the collection of the Russian State Library, Moscow

Wine Cup with Pentathletes, 505-500 BC. Artist: Carpenter Painter (active 515-500 B. C. )
Wine Cup with Pentathletes, 505-500 BC. Found in the collection of the J. Paul Getty Museum, Los Angeles

Young Spartans Exercising, ca 1860. Artist: Degas, Edgar (1834-1917)
Young Spartans Exercising, ca 1860. Found in the collection of the National Gallery, London

Allegory of Sports, 1896. Artist: Fredy, Baron de Coubertin, Charles Louis de (1822-1908)
Allegory of Sports, 1896. Found in the collection of the Musee olympique, Lausanne

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"The Athlete: A Glimpse into the World of Sports Through Art" Step back in time and witness the awe-inspiring athleticism captured in various art forms throughout history. From ancient Greece to modern-day Japan, these captivating artworks showcase the strength, skill, and determination of athletes across different cultures. Dive into the past with "The Diver, " a remarkable tomb painting from 470 BC that immortalizes an athlete mid-air, frozen in time for eternity. The graceful pose and precision evoke a sense of admiration for this ancient sportsperson's bravery. Moving forward to more recent times, Alexandre Falguiere's sculpture "Wrestlers" captures the intensity and physicality of this timeless combat sport. The artist masterfully portrays every muscle strain as two competitors engage in a fierce struggle for victory. Transporting us to early 20th-century Italy is Giovanni Battista Carpanetto's artwork depicting the VII Federal Gymnastics Competition. This vibrant piece showcases gymnasts defying gravity with their acrobatic prowess while showcasing their dedication to physical fitness. Sergei Ivanovich Yaguzhinsky's poster from 1925 reminds us that our health lies within our own hands. Encouraging personal responsibility for well-being, it serves as a powerful reminder that maintaining good health requires effort and commitment. Traveling eastward to Japan, we encounter Akazawayama Ozumo - a grand sumo tournament on Mount Akazawa dating back to 1858. These colossal wrestlers demonstrate not only immense strength but also embody centuries-old traditions deeply rooted in Japanese culture. In Jean-Louis Forain's masterpiece "The Gymnastics Lesson, " we witness young athletes honing their skills under watchful eyes. This enchanting scene captures both discipline and camaraderie among aspiring gymnasts striving towards excellence. Sumo wrestling takes center stage once again with depictions such as "Kagamiiwa of the West Side" and "Tossing a Foreigner.