Roland Collection (page 7)

The night view of statue of Roland in Town Hall Square with the House of Blackheads in the background. Riga. Latvia

The statue of Roland in Town Hall Square with the tower of St. Peters Church in the background. Riga. Latvia

ROLLIE FINGERS (1946- ). Roland Glen Fingers, known as Rollie. American baseball pitcher. Photographed in 1975 as a member of the Oakland Athletics, at Oakland-Alameda County Coliseum, Oakland

ROLAND HATTENBERGER (1948-). Austrian soccer player. Photographed during a World Cup qualifying game against East Germany, 1977

SONG OF ROLAND, 778 A. D. The death of Roland, the nephew of Charlemagne and the most celebrated of the emperors twelve
SONG OF ROLAND, 778 A.D. The death of Roland, the nephew of Charlemagne and the most celebrated of the emperors twelve paladins, in the pass at Roncesvalles in the Pyrenees, 778 A.D

RONCESVALLES, 778. Roland bearing the standard of the French forces of Charlemagne against the Gascons in the pass at Roncesvalles in the Pyrenees, 778 A.D. the basis of the epic Chanson de Roland

Roland & Rivkin tennis dress advertisement, 1927
Advertisement for freer tennis frocks by Roland and Rivkin, who consider such a cut de rigeur in circles where the game is played keenly. Date: 1927

Italy - Bologna - Monument to Roland
Monuments to the 12th century canon lawyer and theologian, Master Roland of Bologna, (1159-1181) - Bologna, Italy. Date: circa 1910s

German Roland C. II biplane, WW1
A German Roland C.II two-seater reconnaissance biplane in use during the First World War. Seen here on an airfield, with crew. Date: 1916-1917

Roland Boys Bradford
Brigadier General Roland Boys Bradford (1892 1917), British soldier, recipient of the Victoria Cross in World War One for his actions on 1st October 1916 at Eaucourt L Abbaye, France

SILENT FILM STILL: WOMAN. Ruth Roland in a scene from The Adventures of Ruth, 1919

Ruth of the Rockies, 1920

GIGOLETTES OF PARIS, 1924, with Gilbert Roland. American movie poster

NAVAJO MAN, c1913. Many Goats, a Navajo man, wearing a headband and a silver squash blossom necklace. Photograph by Roland Reed, c1913

KAINAI VILLAGE, c1913. A Kainai woman walking among painted tepees. Photograph by Roland Reed, c1913

BOW MAKING, c1913. A Navajo man stringing a bow. Photograph by Roland Reed, c1913

SONG OF ROLAND, 778 A. D. Roland, Charlemagnes nephew and the favorite of his twelve paladins
SONG OF ROLAND, 778 A.D. Roland, Charlemagnes nephew and the favorite of his twelve paladins, attacked with other Frankish forces (right) at Roncesvalles in the Pyrenees in 778 A.D

FILM: TIMBER QUEEN, 1923. Ruth Roland

THE ADVENTURES OF RUTH. Ruth Roland in a scene from the 1919 film

ROLAND HAYES (1887-1977). American singer. Photographed by Carl Van Vechten, 1954

SONG OF ROLAND, 778 A. D. The death of Roland (in gold armor), the nephew of Charlemagne
SONG OF ROLAND, 778 A.D. The death of Roland (in gold armor), the nephew of Charlemagne and the most celebrated of the emperors twelve paladins, at the Battle of Roncesvalles in the Pyrenees

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Large Offset-Litho printing machine
The large Offset-Litho two-colour printing machine (a Roland-Ultra) preparing to run at the Lund Humpries Printing Works. Photograph by Heinz Zinram

Charlemagne Roncesvalles
The Franks under Charlemagne retreating from Spain meet a Basque/Gascon force at Roncesvalles in the Pyrenees : his rearguard is annihilated, including the paladin Roland

Davis Cup in Paris
Henri Cochet (Fr) and Big Bill Tilden (USA) before their Davis Cup match at Roland Garros Stadium, Paris. Cochet beat Tilden in the singles in 1928, 1929 and 1930

Girondin Gathering
The Girondins meet at madame Rolands : moderate revolutionaries, many of them will be victims of the Reign of Terror, including madame Roland herself

Roland at Roncesvalles
Roland holding the pass of Roncesvalles where he was slain (during Charlemagnes wars against the Sarcens in Spain). He is shown with his horn & sword named Durandal

Roland Young / Postcard
ROLAND YOUNG English character actor

Statue of Roland in front of the House of the Blackheads (Melngalvju Nams), Town Hall Square (Ratslaukums), Riga, Latvia, Baltic States, Europe

Roland Dorgeles / Manuel
ROLAND DORGELES alias LECAVELE French writer

Mme Jeanne-Marie Roland
JEANNE-MARIE ROLAND French saloniste & victim of the revolution, shown here at her writing desk

Germany / Halberstadt
Halberstadt: statue of Roland, with citizens armed, ready to defend their liberty

Islamic Monsters
The Christian hero Roland is assailed by a swarm of Islamic monsters - If I get out of here without catching cold, I ll be lucky !

Sweetheart Roland
The witch goes an hours walk with every stride

Jeanne-Marie Roland
JEANNE-MARIE ROLAND French social leader

Jean-Marie Roland
JEAN-MARIE ROLAND de la PLATRIERE French revolutionary

Jean-Marie Roland De LA
JEAN-MARIE ROLAND DE LA PLATRIERE - French royalist during the French Revolution (husband of Mme Roland )

Roland Knighted
The French hero Roland is knighted by the Sire de Longueval

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"Roland: A Multifaceted Journey Through Art, History, and Entertainment" Step into the world of Roland, where imagination knows no bounds. From illustrations to statues, music covers to theatrical performances, this captivating name has left its mark in various realms. In the realm of art, Roland takes on different forms. "Sweetheart Roland, " a mesmerizing illustration that enchants with its whimsical beauty. And who can forget "The Melton Breakfast" by Sir Francis Grant? Amongst the distinguished guests depicted in this masterpiece is none other than Roland himself. But it's not just within canvases that we find traces of this enigmatic figure. The Battle of Roncevaux Pass tells tales of bravery and honor where a warrior named Roland fought valiantly. His legend lives on through history as an emblematic symbol of courage. Fast forward to 1931 at Brooklands' JCC Double Twelve race, where MG C type driven by FM Montgomery and R Hebeler raced against time. In their pursuit for victory, they embodied the spirit - determined and relentless. Joseph Harker's artistic prowess shines through as he brings theatrical scenes to life with his scenic designs. With every stroke of his brush or pencil, he adds depth and vibrancy to productions that transport audiences into magical worlds crafted by his hands. Not limited to visual arts alone, Roland finds himself immortalized in cards bearing his name - a testament to his enduring popularity across generations. Meanwhile, literary enthusiasts recognize another iconic figure named Barthes-Roland (1915-1980), whose intellectual contributions continue to shape our understanding of literature and culture. Venturing outside galleries and libraries reveals even more surprises associated with our protagonist. Standing proudly before the House of the Blackheads stands a majestic statue honoring none other than our beloved Roland – an embodiment of strength amidst architectural splendor. And let us not overlook entertainment.