Atletics Collection

Cricket bowling poses (litho)
7201194 Cricket bowling poses (litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Cricket bowling poses)

Van Tromp, foaled 1844 (b / w photo)
7163617 Van Tromp, foaled 1844 (b/w photo) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Van Tromp, foaled 1844)

Snail Race; Parlour Game (litho)
7149259 Snail Race; Parlour Game (litho) by Kley, Heinrich (1863-1945); Private Collection; (add.info.: Snail Race; Parlour Game)

The victorious offensive of the Russians, the Austrians pursued by cavalry in the region of Czernowitz (colour litho)
2777558 The victorious offensive of the Russians, the Austrians pursued by cavalry in the region of Czernowitz (colour litho) by Beltrame

The state-of-the-art weapons, Our armored car surprises and scatters a group of Austrian explorers (Colour Litho)
2777520 The state-of-the-art weapons, Our armored car surprises and scatters a group of Austrian explorers (Colour Litho) by Beltrame

A historic burning convent in Podolia (European Russia), five Catholic nuns perished in the flames (colour litho)
2815586 A historic burning convent in Podolia (European Russia), five Catholic nuns perished in the flames (colour litho) by Beltrame

How a Standard-Bearer Died (Colour Litho)
2808710 How a Standard-Bearer Died (Colour Litho) by Beltrame, Achille (1871-1945); Private Collection; (add.info.: How A Standard-Bearer Died)

In the hell of Shanghai (colour litho)
2777776 In the hell of Shanghai (colour litho) by Beltrame, Achille (1871-1945); Private Collection; (add.info.: In the hell of Shanghai)

Bold shot of the Gondarini hand (colour litho)
2778605 Bold shot of the Gondarini hand (colour litho) by Beltrame, Achille (1871-1945); Private Collection; (add.info.: Bold coup de mano by the Gondarini)

The Serious Riots in Buenos-Ayres, the Demonstration Against the Offices of the El Pais Newspaper
2798454 The Serious Riots in Buenos-Ayres, the Demonstration Against the Offices of the El Pais Newspaper, in Calle Florida (colour litho) by Beltrame

An Episode From The Uprising Against Italian Workers At La Motte-D Aveillans In The Dauphinate (colour litho)
2798448 An Episode From The Uprising Against Italian Workers At La Motte-D Aveillans In The Dauphinate (colour litho) by Beltrame

The war of the five peoples, the Bulgarian army advancing towards Adrianople conquers Kirk Kilisse... (colour litho)
2808527 The war of the five peoples, the Bulgarian army advancing towards Adrianople conquers Kirk Kilisse... (colour litho) by Beltrame

On Mount Lemerle, the Forli Brigade fights back and pursues the enemy with the kidney bayonet (colour litho)
2777557 On Mount Lemerle, the Forli Brigade fights back and pursues the enemy with the kidney bayonet (colour litho) by Beltrame

At what price does the Austrian offensive take place, the assailants mowed by our fire, in Trentino (colour litho)
2777552 At what price does the Austrian offensive take place, the assailants mowed by our fire, in Trentino (colour litho) by Beltrame

While awaiting liberal reforms in Russia, the Cossacks disperse and persecute the dreamers of freedom in Petersburg
2814738 While awaiting liberal reforms in Russia, the Cossacks disperse and persecute the dreamers of freedom in Petersburg (Colour Litho) by Beltrame

The Loot Giants (Colour Litho)
2808619 The Loot Giants (Colour Litho) by Beltrame, Achille (1871-1945); Private Collection; (add.info.: The loot giants. One of the two magnificent examples of 305 Skoda mortars that fell in)

In the name of freedom, in the name of the future of the Motherland, in the name of an honest and stable peace
2808603 In the name of freedom, in the name of the future of the Motherland, in the name of an honest and stable peace... (colour litho) by Beltrame

The bitter conquest of Benghazi, ... to the fateful cry of Savoy! our people assaulted the enemy... (colour litho)
2815486 The bitter conquest of Benghazi, ...to the fateful cry of Savoy! our people assaulted the enemy... (colour litho) by Beltrame

A tortoise overtakes a sleeping hare in a race. 1811 (etching)
7235836 A tortoise overtakes a sleeping hare in a race. 1811 (etching) by Howitt, Samuel (1756-1822); (add.info.: A tortoise overtakes a sleeping hare in a race. The hare and the tortoise)

Ali Baba and the Forty Thieves, scene from One Thousand and One Nights (colour litho)
7200989 Ali Baba and the Forty Thieves, scene from One Thousand and One Nights (colour litho) by German School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Ali Baba and the Forty Thieves)

Berlin: Stadion; Stadium (b / w photo)
7181336 Berlin: Stadion; Stadium (b/w photo) by Bucovich, Mario (1884-1947); Private Collection; (add.info.: Stadion; Stadium)

A crowd of armed people chasing a rabid dog through a village. 1831 (engraving)
7234820 A crowd of armed people chasing a rabid dog through a village. 1831 (engraving) by Rowlandson, Thomas (1756-1827) (after); Private Collection; (add.info)

Ancient games - horse racing, quoit throwing, wrestling, etc, 1821 (engraving)
7235401 Ancient games - horse racing, quoit throwing, wrestling, etc, 1821 (engraving) by Dagley, Richard (c.1761-1841); Private Collection; (add.info)

A Huntsman Encouraging Hounds (pencil and w / c)
7088674 A Huntsman Encouraging Hounds (pencil and w/c) by Alken, Henry Sr (1774-1850); Private Collection

Agony and fall of Antwerp, bombing of the city by the Germans who occupied it on the 9th current (colour litho)
2815691 Agony and fall of Antwerp, bombing of the city by the Germans who occupied it on the 9th current (colour litho) by Beltrame

Ride
7227344 Ride by Previati, Gaetano (1852-1920); Private Collection; (add.info.: Private Collection, Gaetano Previati, Cavalcade); Photo © Mauro Ranzani

Black man looking alarmed in the embrace of a white woman (colour litho)
7147420 Black man looking alarmed in the embrace of a white woman (colour litho) by Reznicek, Ferdinand von (1868-1909); Private Collection; (add.info)

Ancient Greek athletes running (litho)
7149496 Ancient Greek athletes running (litho) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Ancient Greek athletes running, painting from a Panathenaic amphora)

Young men competing in a steeplechase (colour litho)
7148241 Young men competing in a steeplechase (colour litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Young men competing in a steeplechase.); © Look and Learn

Girl and boy racing on scooters (colour litho)
7148199 Girl and boy racing on scooters (colour litho) by Adams, Frank (1871-1944); Private Collection; (add.info.: Girl and boy racing on scooters.); © Look and Learn

Boys taking part in a paper chase (colour litho)
7148193 Boys taking part in a paper chase (colour litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Boys taking part in a paper chase.); © Look and Learn

Dog and telephone (chromolitho)
7157134 Dog and telephone (chromolitho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Dog and telephone)

Chicago Athletic Association, Ladies Day, April 24th 1895 (colour litho)
7154168 Chicago Athletic Association, Ladies Day, April 24th 1895 (colour litho) by American School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Chicago Athletic Association, Ladies Day)

Illustration for Tom Browns School Days (engraving)
7156011 Illustration for Tom Browns School Days (engraving) by Hughes, Arthur (1832-1915) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Running for a convoy)

Happy (colour litho)
7169962 Happy (colour litho) by Neilson, Harry B (1861-1941); Private Collection; (add.info.: Happy. Illustration for The Little Folks Favourite Album in Colour bys H Hamer (Cassell)

Pero Gomez, foaled 1866 (b / w photo)
7163717 Pero Gomez, foaled 1866 (b/w photo) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Pero Gomez, foaled 1866)

Blue Gown, foaled 1865 (b / w photo)
7163714 Blue Gown, foaled 1865 (b/w photo) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Blue Gown, foaled 1865)

John Daley (b / w photo)
7163708 John Daley (b/w photo) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: John Daley. Illustration for Portraits of Celebrated Racehorses by Thomas Henry Taunton, Vol IV)

Rupee, foaled 1857 (b / w photo)
7163679 Rupee, foaled 1857 (b/w photo) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Rupee, foaled 1857)

Summerside, foaled 1856 (b / w photo)
7163675 Summerside, foaled 1856 (b/w photo) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Summerside, foaled 1856)

Catherine Hayes, foaled 1850 (b / w photo)
7163646 Catherine Hayes, foaled 1850 (b/w photo) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Catherine Hayes, foaled 1850)

Songstress, foaled 1849 (b / w photo)
7163640 Songstress, foaled 1849 (b/w photo) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Songstress, foaled 1849)

Russborough, foaled 1847 (b / w photo)
7163629 Russborough, foaled 1847 (b/w photo) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Russborough, foaled 1847)

Job Marson (b / w photo)
7163627 Job Marson (b/w photo) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Job Marson. The Celebrated Jockey)

Charles Marlow (b / w photo)
7163621 Charles Marlow (b/w photo) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Charles Marlow. The Celebrated Jockey)

Sir Tatton Sykes, foaled 1843 (b / w photo)
7163611 Sir Tatton Sykes, foaled 1843 (b/w photo) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Sir Tatton Sykes, foaled 1843)

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"Unleashing the Spirit of Athletics: A Journey Through Time" Step back in time and witness the captivating world of athletics through a series of intriguing lithographs and photographs. Starting with Van Tromp, a legendary racehorse foaled in 1844, we delve into the realm of speed and agility. The black-and-white photo captures his majestic presence, symbolizing the essence of athleticism. Moving on to unexpected races, we stumble upon an amusing Snail Race parlour game lithograph. Who would have thought that even snails could partake in friendly competition? Our exploration takes us to the desert where men ride camels in a thrilling race depicted in vibrant colors. Feel the adrenaline as they push their limits amidst vast sandy landscapes. However, not all athletic endeavors are joyous occasions. We confront grim realities such as the massacre at Tiflis City Council during events unfolding in Russia. These color lithographs remind us that athleticism can be intertwined with historical struggles. Continuing our journey through history, we encounter another dark chapter - the killing of strikers during a popular uprising in Vassili Ostrof district of Petersburg. This vivid depiction serves as a reminder that sports can reflect societal tensions. "The Savages of Civilization" color litho challenges our perception by juxtaposing civilization's advancements against its potential brutality within society's framework. In Ireland's Upton Station battle among Sinn Feiners, athleticism merges with political unrest creating an intense scene captured brilliantly through color lithography. Shifting gears towards military prowess, we witness Russians launching victorious offensives against Austrians near Czernowitz region. State-of-the-art weapons play their role while cavalry pursues relentlessly. A historic burning convent tragedy unfolds before our eyes; five Catholic nuns perish tragically in Podolia flames represented by striking colors on paper reminding us how fragile life can be. "The Battle of Monsters" color litho transports us to mythical realms where athleticism takes on a fantastical form, captivating our imagination.