Pelota Collection

PELOTA 1902
A pelota player

Basque Pelota Players
A colourful depiction of Basque pelota players

Basque pelota, France (b/w photo)
8626999 Basque pelota, France (b/w photo) by French Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: A game of Basque pelota, France)

Costumes de Différents Pays, Grand Chef de Guerriers Iroquois, c1797. Creator: Jacques Grasset de Saint-Sauveur
Costumes de Differents Pays, Grand Chef de Guerriers Iroquois, c1797

Ceremonial Ball Game, 200 B.C. - A.D. 500 Creator: Unknown
Ceremonial Ball Game, 200 B.C. - A.D. 500

Pelotari (Basque ball player), 19th century (oil on canvas)
AIS5334475 Pelotari (Basque ball player), 19th century (oil on canvas) by Usabal y Hernandez, Luis Felipe (1876-1937); Museo de Bellas Artes, Valencia

Pelota Barcelona Olympic Games 02 January 1998 Date: 02 January 1998

Standing Male Figure Holding a Ball, 100 B. C. / A. D. 300. Creator: Unknown
Standing Male Figure Holding a Ball, 100 B.C./A.D. 300

Ballplayer Panel, A. D. 700 / 800. Creator: Unknown
Ballplayer Panel, A.D. 700/800

Young Indians playing ball, from the book "Trujillo del Peru"or "
AIS5347494 Young Indians playing ball, from the book " Trujillo del Peru" or " CAodice MartAinez CompaAnAon", by Baltazar Martinez CompaAnAon y Bujanda

The Game of "Pelota"(engraving)
1038780 The Game of " Pelota" (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Game of " Pelota")

The Basque sport of pelota being played at Olympia, London (litho)
6014078 The Basque sport of pelota being played at Olympia, London (litho) by Sheldon, Charles Mills (1866-1928) (after); Private Collection; (add.info)

Medieval men playing wall tennis, checkers and hoops
Medieval men bat a ball against a board mounted on a wall (wall tennis or pelota?), some play drafts or checkers, others roll hoops and jump through hoops

Amusements in Biarritz by Bryan de Grineau
Sketches recording life in Biarritz as pictured by the artist Bryan de Grineau in 1931. Holidaymakers are trying out the Basque sport of pelota - wearing a beret of course

King Edwards interest in the Basque national game: a pelota match (litho)
3637833 King Edwards interest in the Basque national game: a pelota match (litho) by Forestier, Amedee (1854-1930) (after); Private Collection; (add.info)

Game of Pelota (engraving)
729276 Game of Pelota (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Game of Pelota. From The Graphic)

Young men playing pelota inside the Baths of Diocletian; S
449357 Young men playing pelota inside the Baths of Diocletian; S. Bernardino in the distance; the long wall of Bellaiani (pen & brown ink with brown wash on paper) by Vrancx

Basque pelota. Illustration for Le Rire (colour litho)
2796234 Basque pelota. Illustration for Le Rire (colour litho) by French School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Basque pelota. Illustration for Le Rire, 20 June 1903)

Fatal accident during a game of Basque pelota (colour litho)
2779299 Fatal accident during a game of Basque pelota (colour litho) by French School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Fatal accident during a game of Basque pelota)

La Romaine, the property of Claude Deruet (black chalk & ink on paper)
CTS449213 La Romaine, the property of Claude Deruet (black chalk & ink on paper) by Callot, Jacques (1592-1635); 7.5x14.9 cm; eThe Devonshire Collections

Young metisses playing a ball game, from the book "Trujillo del Peru"or "
AIS5347457 Young metisses playing a ball game, from the book " Trujillo del Peru" or " CAodice MartAinez CompaAnAon", by Baltazar Martinez CompaAnAon y Bujanda

Three Celebrated Ball Players - Choctaw, Sioux and Ojibbeway, 1861. Tul-lock-chish-ko (of the Chocktaw), Wee-chush-ta-doo-ta (Sioux) and Ah-no-je-nahge

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Mexico, Veracruz, Papantla, El Tajin archaeological site, Pyramide de los Nichos and the Juegos de Pelota Norte

France: French Federation of Basque Pelot advertising poster, 1924

The Ball Court, Chich

Pelota - Champion Player Jean Urruty - South West France
World Champion Pelota player Jean Urruty pictured at Saint Jean de Luz, France. Pelota in Spanish, pilota in Basque and Catalan

Head of a guacamayas (parrot) for the game of pelota. 7th-10th Century. Maya art. Sculpture. MEXICO. FEDERAL DISTRICT. Mexico City. National Museum of Anthropology. Proc: MEXICO. MORELOS. Xochicalco

The Ball Court, Chichen Itza, Yucatan, Mexico (engraving)
KW1078102 The Ball Court, Chichen ItzAa, Yucatan, Mexico (engraving) by Spanish School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Ball Court, Chichen ItzAa, Yucatan)

Basque Region of France - Pelota game in progress
The Basque game of Pelota played in front of a large crowd in Basque France. Pelota in Spanish, pilota in Basque and Catalan

Statue of pelota player or warrior, from Mexico
Western civilization, Mexico, 3rd-8th century. Statue of pelota player or warrior

Mexico, Pre-Columbian civilization, Statuette of pelota player, From Colima
Pre-Columbian civilization, Mexico, 3rd-9th century A.D. Statuette of pelota player. From Colima

Mixtec civilization, Postclassic period, 14th-15th century. Gold breastplate decorated with reliefs depicting the game
Mexico - Pre-Columbian Mixtec civilization, Postclassic period, 14th-15th century. Gold breastplate decorated with reliefs depicting the game of pelota and the solar calendar

Mausoleum of Fabara. SPAIN. Fabara. Roman art. Architecture

Pelota played at Saint Jean de Luz
The Basque game of Pelota played in front of a large crowd at Saint Jean de Luz, France. Pelota in Spanish, pilota in Basque and Catalan

Pelote Basque Court, St. Jean Pied de Port, Basque country, Pyrenees-Atlantiques, Aquitaine, France, Europe

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PELOTA: A Game of Tradition and Passion Step into the world of pelota, a game that has captivated hearts for centuries. Dating back to as early as 100 B. C. , this ancient sport holds a rich history and cultural significance. In the year 1902, PELOTA made its mark with fervor, becoming more than just a game; it became an emblem of Basque heritage. Basque Pelota Players showcased their skills on the court, displaying agility and precision that left spectators in awe. The art world immortalized these talented athletes through oil on canvas masterpieces from the 19th century. These paintings captured the essence of Pelotari (Basque ball player), showcasing their strength and determination. But even before these artistic renditions, there were traces of pelota's existence dating back thousands of years. An unknown creator crafted a Standing Male Figure Holding a Ball between 100 B. C. And A. D. 300 - proof that this game stood the test of time. Fast forward to A. D. 700/800, where another anonymous artist created the Ballplayer Panel - an intriguing depiction that leaves us wondering about ancient ball games. Traveling across continents, we find young Indians playing ball in "Trujillo del Peru, " providing evidence that pelota transcended borders and cultures. Engravings tell stories too; one such engraving showcases The Game of "Pelota, " capturing moments filled with excitement and camaraderie among players. London witnessed firsthand the Basque sport being played at Olympia during litho times - an event etched into history forevermore. Not limited by time or place, medieval men found joy in various amusements like wall tennis, checkers, hoops - all while keeping pelota close to their hearts. Biarritz came alive through Bryan de Grineau's artwork titled "Amusements in Biarritz.