Figure Skating Collection

Graceful and mesmerizing, figure skating has captivated audiences for centuries

Figure Skating Collection: Littleport Skaters

Littleport Skaters
1st January 1907: Children enjoying themselves on the ice at Littleport, near Ely. (Photo by Topical Press Agency/Getty Images)

Figure Skating Collection: Figure skating sport art

Figure skating sport art
Justyna Jaszke

Figure Skating Collection: Nikolay Aleksandrovich Panin-Kolomenkin, 1908. Creator: Anonymous

Nikolay Aleksandrovich Panin-Kolomenkin, 1908. Creator: Anonymous
Nikolay Aleksandrovich Panin-Kolomenkin, 1908. Private Collection

Grace
Hervé Loire

Figure Skating Collection: Karl Schafer, Austrian figure skater, Winter Olympic Games, Garmisch-Partenkirchen, Germany, 1936

Karl Schafer, Austrian figure skater, Winter Olympic Games, Garmisch-Partenkirchen, Germany, 1936. Schafer won the mens individual gold medal

Figure Skating Collection: Man Woman Couple Pair Figure Skating On Ice Rink Smiling Costumes Arm In Arm Leaning Precision

Man Woman Couple Pair Figure Skating On Ice Rink Smiling Costumes Arm In Arm Leaning Precision Glide Dance
UNITED STATES - Circa 1940s: Man Woman Couple Pair Figure Skating On Ice Rink Smiling Costumes Arm In Arm Leaning Precision Glide Dance

Figure Skating Collection: Ice Skating, 19th Century

Ice Skating, 19th Century
Ice skating in 1859

Figure Skating Collection: Figure-Skating at the National Skating Palace (litho)

Figure-Skating at the National Skating Palace (litho)
1615265 Figure-Skating at the National Skating Palace (litho) by Wright, Henry Charles Seppings (1850-1937); Private Collection; (add.info.: Figure-Skating at the National Skating Palace)

Figure Skating Collection: The Worlds Championship in Figure Skating, at the National Skating Palace (litho)

The Worlds Championship in Figure Skating, at the National Skating Palace (litho)
1039379 The Worlds Championship in Figure Skating, at the National Skating Palace (litho) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Worlds Championship in Figure Skating)

Jayne Torvill and Christopher Dean ice skating in Nottingham. 20th November 1983

Figure Skating Collection: Maureen Pain, 21-year-old Skating Champion (She is the holder of 13 trophies

Maureen Pain, 21-year-old Skating Champion (She is the holder of 13 trophies, including 3 " Golds", highest awards of the Skating World) is taking ballet lessons for grace

Sport: Figure Skating: Jennifer Nicks ice skater seen here practising in Brighton. 1958

Ice skate
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Figure Skating Collection: Couple Ice Skating

Couple Ice Skating
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Figure Skating Collection: Norwegian figure skater and film star Sonja Henie, 1928. Creator: Unknown

Norwegian figure skater and film star Sonja Henie, 1928. Creator: Unknown
Norwegian figure skater and film star Sonja Henie, 1928. Sonja Henie (1912-1969) was a three-time Olympic Champion, and won more Olympic and World titles than any other female figure skater

Figure Skating Collection: Austrian figure skater Willi Bockl, 1928. Creator: Unknown

Austrian figure skater Willi Bockl, 1928. Creator: Unknown
Austrian figure skater Willi Bo ckl, 1928. Willy Bo ckl (1893-1975) won the World Figure Skating Championships four times, and won silver medal at the 1928 Winter Olympics

Figure Skating Collection: Swedish figure skater Gillis Grafstrom, 1928. Creator: Unknown

Swedish figure skater Gillis Grafstrom, 1928. Creator: Unknown
Swedish figure skater Gillis Grafstro m, 1928. Gillis Grafstro m (1893-1938) won gold medal in the Mens Figure Skating at the 1928 Winter Olympics, held at St Moritz in Switzerland

Figure Skating Collection: Nikolay Aleksandrovich Panin-Kolomenkin Artist: Anonymous

Nikolay Aleksandrovich Panin-Kolomenkin Artist: Anonymous
Nikolay Aleksandrovich Panin-Kolomenkin. Private Collection

Figure Skating Collection: Pairs figure skating, Winter Olympic Games, Garmisch-Partenkirchen, Germany, 1936

Pairs figure skating, Winter Olympic Games, Garmisch-Partenkirchen, Germany, 1936. Maxi Herber and Ernst Baier who won the gold medal in the event

Figure Skating Collection: Jack Dunn, British figure skater, Winter Olympics, Garmisch-Partenkirchen, Germany, 1936

Jack Dunn, British figure skater, Winter Olympics, Garmisch-Partenkirchen, Germany, 1936
Jack Dunn, British figure skater, Winter Olympic Games, Garmisch-Partenkirchen, Germany, 1936. A print from Olympia 1936, Die Olympischen Spiele 1936, Volume I, Cigaretten-Bilderdienst, Hamburg, 1936

Figure Skating Collection: ICE SKATERS. Two couples ice skating and dancing on the ice: Fred Flake and Flo Coine

ICE SKATERS. Two couples ice skating and dancing on the ice: Fred Flake and Flo Coine, and Frank Thompson and Mrs. Matheson. Photograph, late 19th or early 20th century

Figure skaters in ice rink

Figure skaters performing spirals

Five stages of figure skater performing spin

Five stages of figure skater performing axel jump

Figure Skating Collection: ICE SKATING, 1884. Extraordinary skating - Mr. Axel Paulsen at the Washington Park Rink

ICE SKATING, 1884. Extraordinary skating - Mr. Axel Paulsen at the Washington Park Rink, Brooklyn. Engraving, 1884

Woman figure skating

Skating
January 1908: A group out skating on Cowbit Wash in Lincolnshire. (Photo by Topical Press Agency/Getty Images)

Skating Rink
2nd March 1910: Plenty of room for skating at the Princess skating rink. (Photo by Topical Press Agency/Getty Images)

Figure Skating Collection: 2012 European Figure Skating Championship C013 / 9292

2012 European Figure Skating Championship C013 / 9292
2012 European Figure Skating Championship. Russias Vera Bazarova and Yury Larionov training before their performance at the 2011 European Figure Skating Championships in Sheffield, UK

Figure Skating Collection: 2011 World Figure Skating Championships C013 / 9140

2011 World Figure Skating Championships C013 / 9140
2011 World Figure Skating Championships. Japans Miki Ando performing a short program in the ladies singles of the 2011 World Figure Skating Championships, in Moscow, Russia

Figure Skating Collection: Norwegian figure skater and actress

Norwegian figure skater and actress
SONJA HENIE (1912-1969). Norwegian figure skater and actress

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Graceful and mesmerizing, figure skating has captivated audiences for centuries. From the Littleport Skaters to the Norwegian figure skater and actress, this sport has brought joy to millions worldwide. Karl Schafer's breathtaking performance at the Winter Olympic Games in Garmisch-Partenkirchen, Germany in 1936 left spectators in awe. The elegance is showcased by man-woman couples gliding on ice rinks with smiles on their faces, dressed impeccably in costumes that accentuate their every move. The precision and skill displayed as they lean into each other while executing intricate dance-like routines is simply remarkable. Did you know that figure skating dates back to the 19th century? It evolved from simple ice-skating into an art form that demands both athleticism and artistic expression. Lithographs like 'Figure-Skating at the National Skating Palace' and 'The Worlds Championship in Figure Skating' immortalize these moments of beauty on ice. Ice skates have become synonymous with this beloved sport, enabling athletes to achieve incredible feats on frozen surfaces. Legends like Sonja Henie, a Norwegian figure skater turned film star, Willi Bockl from Austria, and Gillis Grafstrom from Sweden have inspired generations with their talent and dedication. Whether it's twirling gracefully or performing daring jumps with perfect landings, figure skating continues to enchant us all. Its combination of athleticism and artistry makes it a truly unique spectacle that will forever hold a special place in our hearts.