Legends Collection

Olympic 400m race finish 1924, Eric Liddell
End of the 400 metres final at the 1924 Paris Olympics, showing Scot, Eric Liddell, crossing the finish line first. Liddell was made famous in the film, Chariots of Fire. Date: 1924

Count of St Germain, French alchemist
Count of St Germain (c.1712-1784), French alchemist. St Germain was a French courtier and adventurer who rose to prominence in Europe in the mid-18th century

St. George patron saint of England
Our Ancient Word of Courage, Fair St. George - The Patron Saint of England. Pictured here by Georges Scott (1873-1943) expertly slaying the dragon, despite looking quite like a girl. Date: 1928

Perseus constellation. Illustrated card from a 19th century astronomical teaching aid called Uranias Mirror, after the Greek muse of astronomy. There are 32 cards in total

Cygnus and Lyra constellations. Illustrated card from a 19th century astronomical teaching aid called Uranias Mirror, after the Greek muse of astronomy. There are 32 cards in total

Herodotus, Greek historian, artwork
Herodotus. Historical artwork of Herodotus of Halicarnassus (484-425 BC), a Greek historian from Iona who documented the Greco-Persian wars, which occurred in 490 and 480-479 BC

Vivien, 1863 (oil on canvas)
MAN62976 Vivien, 1863 (oil on canvas) by Sandys, Anthony Frederick Augustus (1829-1904); 64x52.5 cm; Manchester Art Gallery

Wolf Mosaic, Aldborough Roman Town, Yorkshire, 300 AD (mosaic)
LMG109132 Wolf Mosaic, Aldborough Roman Town, Yorkshire, 300 AD (mosaic) by Roman, (3rd-4th century); Leeds Museums and Art Galleries (Leeds City Museum) UK; (add.info)

Dante and Virgil in Inferno, crossing the cocytus, 1885 (engraving)
XEE746645 Dante and Virgil in Inferno, crossing the cocytus, 1885 (engraving) by Dore, Gustave (1832-83); Private Collection; (add.info.: Inferno)

The 1968 European Cup winning Manchester United team, back together again in August 1975 to take part in the 2nd September 1975 Mike Summerbee Testimonial Match against Manchester City

Egyptian creation myth. 19th-century artwork of a story from the Egyptian creation myths from the third and second millennia BC

Odin questioning Mimir (colour litho)
7173279 Odin questioning Mimir (colour litho) by Doepler, Carl Emil (1824-1905); Private Collection; (add.info.: Odin questioning Mimir)

The fall of Icarus (detail) - 1636 (oil on canvas)
AIS5362386 The fall of Icarus (detail) - 1636 (oil on canvas) by Gowy, Jacob Peter (fl.1632-61); Prado, Madrid, Spain; (add.info.: Deadalus is flying on his side); eIberfoto; Flemish, out of copyright

United Kingdom, England, Somerset, Glastonbury, St. Michaels Church Tower on Glastonbury Tor

Isolde writing to Tristan, 1892-1894 (engraving)
AIS5356036 Isolde writing to Tristan, 1892-1894 (engraving) by Beardsley, Aubrey (1872-98); (add.info.: Art Nouveau: Iseult (iseut, Yseut or Isolde) writing to Tristan

Bust of the Roman god Saturn (engraving)
7147508 Bust of the Roman god Saturn (engraving) by German School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Bust of the Roman god Saturn)

Arthur and Guenevere kiss before all the people (engraving)
973834 Arthur and Guenevere kiss before all the people (engraving) by Ford, Henry Justice (1860-1941); Private Collection; (add.info.: Arthur and Guenevere kiss before all the people)

Doonagore Castle, Co Clare, Ireland, 16Th Century Tower House Overlooking The Atlantic Ocean

Gemini constellation. Illustrated card from a 19th century astronomical teaching aid called Uranias Mirror, after the Greek muse of astronomy. There are 32 cards in total

Aries and Musca Borealis constellations. Illustrated card from a 19th century astronomical teaching aid called Uranias Mirror, after the Greek muse of astronomy. There are 32 cards in total

Draco and Ursa Minor constellations. Illustrated card from a 19th century astronomical teaching aid called Uranias Mirror, after the Greek muse of astronomy. There are 32 cards in total

Downward came Pegasus, in wide sweeping circles (colour litho)
5223689 Downward came Pegasus, in wide sweeping circles (colour litho) by Mann, Merlyn (fl.1910-35); Private Collection; (add.info.: Downward came Pegasus, in wide sweeping circles)

Andromeda constellation. Illustrated card from a 19th century astronomical teaching aid called Uranias Mirror, after the Greek muse of astronomy

Discovery of the thermal springs of Wildbad Gastein, 680 (engraving)
8625824 Discovery of the thermal springs of Wildbad Gastein, 680 (engraving) by Geiger, Peter Johann Nepomuk (1805-80); Private Collection; (add.info)

The birth of Athena (colour litho)
8626207 The birth of Athena (colour litho) by Kuhn-Regnier, Joseph (1873-1940); Private Collection; (add.info.: The birth of Athena)

Aphrodite and Eros (colour litho)
8626206 Aphrodite and Eros (colour litho) by Kuhn-Regnier, Joseph (1873-1940); Private Collection; (add.info.: Aphrodite and Eros)

The Judgment of Paris (colour litho)
8626204 The Judgment of Paris (colour litho) by Kuhn-Regnier, Joseph (1873-1940); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Judgment of Paris)

Funerary urn with griffin and stag, alabaster, from Volterra, Guarnacci etruscan museum , Volterra, Italy
6384427 Funerary urn with griffin and stag, alabaster, from Volterra, Guarnacci etruscan museum , Volterra, Italy; Museo Nazionale Romano, Terme di Diocleziano, Rome

The descent from Mount Carmel, 1882 (engraving)
7336192 The descent from Mount Carmel, 1882 (engraving); Private Collection; (add.info.: At the top, the convent and the lighthouse, in the middle of the mountain)

Qubilai emperor of China hunting falcon, c.1470 (miniature)
BEN5464150 Qubilai emperor of China hunting falcon, c.1470 (miniature); Bibliotheque Nationale, Paris, France; (add.info.: Qubilai (Kubilai Khan)

Veturia begs Coriolanus to cease attack on Rome, 5th century bc (print)
7420026 Veturia begs Coriolanus to cease attack on Rome, 5th century bc (print); (add.info.: Veturia, mother of Roman general Gnaeus (or Gaius)

Bluebeard, c.1880 (print)
7293393 Bluebeard, c.1880 (print); (add.info.: Literature. Fairy Tales. Bluebeard visits his neighbor and asks to marry one of his daughters)

Aslog (engraving)
8632806 Aslog (engraving) by European School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Aslog. Old Norse Sagas (W Swan Sonnenschein, c 1895).); © Look and Learn.

Frithiof parts from Ingeborg (engraving)
8632802 Frithiof parts from Ingeborg (engraving) by European School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Frithiof parts from Ingeborg)

Landing of Skiold's fleet (engraving)
8632801 Landing of Skiold's fleet (engraving) by European School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Landing of Skiold's fleet)

The Battle of Brawalla (engraving)
8632797 The Battle of Brawalla (engraving) by European School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Battle of Brawalla)

The burning of Harald's body (engraving)
8632795 The burning of Harald's body (engraving) by European School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The burning of Harald's body)

Illustration for Legends for Lionel by Walter Crane (colour litho)
8629460 Illustration for Legends for Lionel by Walter Crane (colour litho) by Crane, Walter (1845-1915) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: The spade was in the garden talking to the hose)

Illustration for Legends for Lionel by Walter Crane (colour litho)
8629457 Illustration for Legends for Lionel by Walter Crane (colour litho) by Crane, Walter (1845-1915) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Nipping toes and noses)

Illustration for Legends for Lionel by Walter Crane (colour litho)
8629459 Illustration for Legends for Lionel by Walter Crane (colour litho) by Crane, Walter (1845-1915) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Tying up her posies)

Illustration for Legends for Lionel by Walter Crane (colour litho)
8629458 Illustration for Legends for Lionel by Walter Crane (colour litho) by Crane, Walter (1845-1915) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: About a little London-black that settled on the rose)

Illustration for Legends for Lionel by Walter Crane (colour litho)
8629445 Illustration for Legends for Lionel by Walter Crane (colour litho) by Crane, Walter (1845-1915) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Mince-pies)

Illustration for Legends for Lionel by Walter Crane (colour litho)
8629442 Illustration for Legends for Lionel by Walter Crane (colour litho) by Crane, Walter (1845-1915) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: supported by attendant sausages)

Illustration for Legends for Lionel by Walter Crane (colour litho)
8629438 Illustration for Legends for Lionel by Walter Crane (colour litho) by Crane, Walter (1845-1915) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: followed by Fog)

Sindbad on his Raft (colour litho)
8648416 Sindbad on his Raft (colour litho) by Ward, Enoch (1859-1922); Private Collection; (add.info.: Sindbad on his Raft)

Brutus condemning his sons to death (engraving)
8635794 Brutus condemning his sons to death (engraving) by German School, (19th century) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Lucius Junius Brutus condemning his sons, Titus and Tiberius)

Sindbad sees the Roc's Egg (colour litho)
8648418 Sindbad sees the Roc's Egg (colour litho) by Ward, Enoch (1859-1922); Private Collection; (add.info.: Sindbad sees the Roc's Egg)

Death of Siegfried (engraving)
8646921 Death of Siegfried (engraving) by Schnorr von Carolsfeld, Julius (1794-1872) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Death of Siegfried)

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"Legends: Unforgettable Tales of Triumph and Wonder" In the historic Olympic 400m race finish of 1924, Eric Liddell's determination etched his name in sporting legends forever. Count of St Germain, the enigmatic French alchemist whose mystical pursuits continue to captivate imaginations throughout centuries. St. George, the patron saint of England, embodies bravery and chivalry as a legendary figure celebrated for slaying dragons. The Perseus constellation tells an ancient tale of heroism and adventure that has been passed down through generations. Cygnus and Lyra constellations dance across the night sky, their celestial beauty inspiring countless myths and legends worldwide. Herodotus, the Greek historian whose meticulous accounts have preserved tales from antiquity for future generations to marvel at through artwork. The reunion of the 1968 European Cup-winning Manchester United team in August 1975 brought together football icons who became legends in their own right. From the enchanting landscapes of Somerset's Glastonbury to its mythical associations with King Arthur, England holds a treasure trove of legendary stories waiting to be discovered. Journey into ancient Egypt's creation myth where gods shaped worlds amidst chaos, leaving behind a legacy that still resonates today. Odin questioning Mimir captures a moment steeped in Norse mythology when wisdom was sought from this wise being by none other than the Allfather himself. Downward came Pegasus, soaring through wide sweeping circles as depicted in vibrant color lithographs - an embodiment of grace and majesty beyond mortal comprehension. Doonagore Castle stands proudly on Ireland's rugged coast.