Bobsledder Collection

A Sled in the Snow, Russia (colour engraving)
1729679 A Sled in the Snow, Russia (colour engraving) by Rouargue, Adolphe (1810-after 1870); (add.info.: Russia : woman on a sled pulled by horses in the snow, engraving by Rouargue, 19th century)

A Winter Landscape, 1662 (oil on canvas)
7260354 A Winter Landscape, 1662 (oil on canvas) by Meijer, Hendrick de (active 1646-1689); 49.3 x 65 cm; Private Collection; © Lawrence Steigrad Fine Arts, New York

Winter Landscape with Farmhouse, 1624 (oil on panel)
7259967 Winter Landscape with Farmhouse, 1624 (oil on panel) by Velde, Esaias I van de (1587-1630); 32x26 cm; Mauritshuis, The Hague, The Netherlands; (add.info.: by Esaias van de Velde I (1587-1630))

Pyramidal winter sports (litho)
7201386 Pyramidal winter sports (litho) by Wellner, Wilhelm Anton (1859-1939); Private Collection; (add.info.: Pyramidal winter sports. Illustration from Lustige Blatter, 1913.); © Look and Learn

Joys of winter (copper engraving)
7201563 Joys of winter (copper engraving) by Bruyn, Nicolaes de (1571-1656) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Joys of winter)

Winter Landscape with the Montelbaanstoren, Amsterdam (oil on canvas)
259377 Winter Landscape with the Montelbaanstoren, Amsterdam (oil on canvas) by Beerstraaten, Jan Abrahamsz. (1622-1666); Private Collection; (add.info)

Carriages (sledges) for travel in the Far North, 16th century. 1859-1860 (engraving)
7234094 Carriages (sledges) for travel in the Far North, 16th century. 1859-1860 (engraving) by Krieger, Christoph (d.c.1590); Private Collection; (add.info)

Eskimos (chromolitho)
7149441 Eskimos (chromolitho) by Leutemann, Heinrich (1824-1905); Private Collection; (add.info.: Eskimos. Illustration from Native Life in Distant Lands (George Philip & Sons, London, and Philip)

A Winter Scene (oil on panel)
6436343 A Winter Scene (oil on panel) by Schelfhout, Andreas (1787-1870); Private Collection

A Street Scene, Amsterdam (oil on canvas)
6436342 A Street Scene, Amsterdam (oil on canvas) by Koekkoek, Willem (1839-95); 77.5x113 cm; Private Collection

Going to Church (oil on canvas)
6201876 Going to Church (oil on canvas) by Kauffmann, Hermann (1808-89); Private Collection; (add.info.: Kauffmann, Hermann (1808-89))

A Farmstead, Bingsjo
7064845 A Farmstead, Bingsjo by Larsson, Carl (1853-1919); Private Collection

A Winter Landscape with Peasants on a Frozen Millpond by a Village (oil on canvas)
147363 A Winter Landscape with Peasants on a Frozen Millpond by a Village (oil on canvas) by Regemorter, Ignatius Josephus van (1785-1873); Private Collection

Children tobogganing (colour litho)
7157383 Children tobogganing (colour litho) by Hardy, Evelyn Stuart (1865-1935); Private Collection; (add.info.: Children tobogganing)

Snake Indians Migrating, c. 1837 (pen and ink, wash, and gouache on paper)
5310485 Snake Indians Migrating, c.1837 (pen and ink, wash, and gouache on paper) by Miller, Alfred Jacob (1810-74); 23.2x30.8 cm; Joslyn Museum, Omaha, Nebraska

A Terrible Accident (colour litho)
7181629 A Terrible Accident (colour litho) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: A Terrible Accident)

The Last Survivors: polar explorers with dogs and a sledge (colour litho)
7148212 The Last Survivors: polar explorers with dogs and a sledge (colour litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Last Survivors)

Frost fair on the River Thames, London, 1683 (litho)
7201142 Frost fair on the River Thames, London, 1683 (litho) by Edwards, George Henry (1859-1918); Private Collection; (add.info.: Something like Winter, frost fair on the River Thames, London, 1683)

Transporting people and goods by sledge in winter, Russia (engraving)
7172592 Transporting people and goods by sledge in winter, Russia (engraving) by English School, (18th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Transporting people and goods by sledge in winter)

Gentlefolk on the Ice by a Walled Town in Winter (oil)
7064918 Gentlefolk on the Ice by a Walled Town in Winter (oil) by Watteau, Jean Antoine (1684-1721); 70.5x52.2 cm; Private Collection

A Winter River Landscape with Figures Skating on the Ice by a Village (oil on canvas)
7076703 A Winter River Landscape with Figures Skating on the Ice by a Village (oil on canvas) by Duntze, Johannes Bartolomaus (1823-95); Private Collection

Tobogganing (colour litho)
7169971 Tobogganing (colour litho) by Neilson, Harry B (1861-1941); Private Collection; (add.info.: Tobogganing. Illustration for The Little Folks Favourite Album in Colour bys H Hamer (Cassell)

A Ride on the Ice (colour litho)
7181878 A Ride on the Ice (colour litho) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: A Ride on the Ice)

La chasse aux loups, suivant la methode russe (engraving)
7198004 La chasse aux loups, suivant la methode russe (engraving) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: La chasse aux loups, suivant la methode russe)

Siberian sledge (engraving)
7192414 Siberian sledge (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Siberian sledge. Illustration for Wonderland or Curiosities of Nature and Art by Wood Smith)

The Puddings Tobogganning Competition (colour litho)
7181568 The Puddings Tobogganning Competition (colour litho) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Puddings Tobogganning Competition)

A Glimpse at Canada (engraving)
7188342 A Glimpse at Canada (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: A Glimpse at Canada. Illustration for Home Words (1893).); © Look and Learn

Le Vocabulaire Illustre: Traineau; Sledge; Schlitten (engraving)
7197800 Le Vocabulaire Illustre: Traineau; Sledge; Schlitten (engraving) by European School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Traineau; Sledge; Schlitten)

Transport of a winged bull from Nineveh (engraving)
7173457 Transport of a winged bull from Nineveh (engraving) by German School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Transport of a winged bull from Nineveh)

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The Big Snowfall In Little Russia, Soldiers Bring Food To The Inhabitants Stuck In Charkow (colour litho)
2798506 The Big Snowfall In Little Russia, Soldiers Bring Food To The Inhabitants Stuck In Charkow (colour litho) by Beltrame

Of the twenty-one Alpine members of the Fenestrelle Battalion overwhelmed by avalanches in the Alta Dora Valley
2778025 Of the twenty-one Alpine members of the Fenestrelle Battalion overwhelmed by avalanches in the Alta Dora Valley

The giveaways of our Alpine, barrels and explosive sleds plunged to the Austrian positions (colour litho)
2777541 The giveaways of our Alpine, barrels and explosive sleds plunged to the Austrian positions (colour litho) by Beltrame

The Neurasthenic Mule (Colour Litho)
2778353 The Neurasthenic Mule (Colour Litho) by Beltrame, Achille (1871-1945); Private Collection; (add.info.: The neurasthenic mule)

Whats new in sport, an air-sled race in Michigan (United States) (Colour Litho)
2809279 Whats new in sport, an air-sled race in Michigan (United States) (Colour Litho) by Beltrame, Achille (1871-1945); Private Collection; (add.info.: The news of the sport)

Picturesque Swiss races (colour litho)
2808856 Picturesque Swiss races (colour litho) by Beltrame, Achille (1871-1945); Private Collection; (add.info.: Picturesque races in Switzerland)

A French village in the Pyrenees buried in the snow, the opening of tunnels to help the inhabitants (colour litho)
2814973 A French village in the Pyrenees buried in the snow, the opening of tunnels to help the inhabitants (colour litho) by Beltrame

Latin Gentle Blood (Colour Litho)
2808559 Latin Gentle Blood (Colour Litho) by Beltrame, Achille (1871-1945); Private Collection; (add.info.: Latin kind blood)

In Search Of A Polar Expedition, The Meeting Of The Crew Of The Argentina Uruguay Ship With... (colour litho)
2798725 In Search Of A Polar Expedition, The Meeting Of The Crew Of The Argentina Uruguay Ship With... (colour litho) by Beltrame

Everyday Life in Russia, Bomb Attack on Moscow Governor, General Holschelmann (Colour Litho)
2815073 Everyday Life in Russia, Bomb Attack on Moscow Governor, General Holschelmann (Colour Litho) by Beltrame, Achille (1871-1945); Private Collection; (add.info.: Everyday life in Russia)

Skiers Wedding (Colour Litho)
2784080 Skiers Wedding (Colour Litho) by Beltrame, Achille (1871-1945); Private Collection; (add.info.: Skiers wedding. Two young Swedes who had met on the snow fields were married in a sportswear)

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"Bobsledder: Embracing the Thrills and Challenges of Winter Sports" Step into a world where adrenaline meets icy landscapes, as bobsledders conquer the frozen terrains with sheer determination. From "The War in the Arctic" to "Among the Italians, in Russia, " these colour lithographs depict fearless athletes defying gravity and pushing their limits. Intrigue unfolds amidst snowy backdrops; witness a daring wedding procession attacked by wolves, where women are thrown to hungry predators. This vividly illustrated scene reminds us of the untamed nature that awaits those who dare venture into winter's realm. Through centuries-old engravings like "A Sled in the Snow, Russia" and "Winter Landscape with Farmhouse, " we glimpse at timeless traditions passed down through generations. These artworks capture not only a moment frozen in time but also evoke nostalgia for simpler times when sledges were essential for travel in far-flung regions. From pyramidal winter sports to copper engravings showcasing the joys of winter, each piece celebrates humanity's resilience against harsh climates. Whether it be racing down treacherous slopes or navigating through snow-covered paths, bobsledders embrace both triumphs and challenges that come with their chosen pursuit. As depicted in oil paintings like "Winter Landscape with Montelbaanstoren, Amsterdam" or "A Winter Scene, " artists have long been captivated by this captivating sport's beauty. The contrast between serene surroundings and fast-paced action creates an enchanting spectacle that continues to inspire awe even today. Let us not forget those who have braved extreme conditions before us – Eskimos immortalized through chromolithographs remind us of their indomitable spirit within frigid realms. Their way of life intertwined seamlessly with nature serves as a testament to human adaptability throughout history.