The Sportsman Collection

Boxers fighting in a ring, ancient Rome. 1796 (engraving)
7236776 Boxers fighting in a ring, ancient Rome. 1796 (engraving) by Labrousse, L.F. (fl.1796); Private Collection; (add.info.: Boxers fighting in a ring, ancient Rome)

Portrait of Domenico Angelo, Italian sword and fencing master. 1787 (engraving)
7236296 Portrait of Domenico Angelo, Italian sword and fencing master. 1787 (engraving) by Rowlandson, Thomas (1756-1827) (after); Private Collection; (add.info)

Statue of the Discophoros by Polyclitus. 1779 (engraving)
7237391 Statue of the Discophoros by Polyclitus. 1779 (engraving) by Cannetti, Giovanni Battista (1750-1810); Private Collection; (add.info.: Statue of the Discophoros)

The skeleton of Death bowls a ball at a cricketer at bat. 1827 (engraving)
7232994 The skeleton of Death bowls a ball at a cricketer at bat.1827 (engraving) by Dagley, Richard (c.1761-1841); Private Collection; (add.info)

John Broughton, famous 18th century boxer. 1869 (lithograph)
7232945 John Broughton, famous 18th century boxer. 1869 (lithograph) by Cooper, Robert (fl.1800-36); Private Collection; (add.info.: John Broughton, a notorious pugilist)

The skeleton of Death as champion boxer. 1827 (engraving)
7233003 The skeleton of Death as champion boxer.1827 (engraving) by Dagley, Richard (c.1761-1841); Private Collection; (add.info)

Chevalier d Eon, passed as a woman, 1728-1810. 1869 (lithograph)
7232986 Chevalier d Eon, passed as a woman, 1728-1810. 1869 (lithograph) by Cooper, Robert (fl.1800-36); Private Collection; (add.info.: Chevalier d Eon, who many years passed as a woman, 1728-1810)

The Rolling Rivers of Gippsland (colour photo)
7166525 The Rolling Rivers of Gippsland (colour photo) by Australian Photographer (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Rolling Rivers of Gippsland)

Rival Champions (engraving)
7188316 Rival Champions (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Rival Champions. Illustration for Home Words (1893).); © Look and Learn

Le Vocabulaire Illustre: Jockey; Jokey (engraving)
7196448 Le Vocabulaire Illustre: Jockey; Jokey (engraving) by European School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Jockey; Jokey)

A Cricket Match (colour litho)
7181717 A Cricket Match (colour litho) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: A Cricket Match)

W G Grace, English cricketer (b / w photo)
7154068 W G Grace, English cricketer (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: W G Grace, English cricketer)

Sportsman, foaled 1747 (b / w photo)
7163293 Sportsman, foaled 1747 (b/w photo) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Sportsman, foaled 1747)

"Eclipse"ridden by J Oakley, 1771 (oil on canvas)
5310873 " Eclipse" ridden by J Oakley, 1771 (oil on canvas) by Sartorius, John Nott (1759-1828); 45.7x63.5 cm; Private Collection

The Wall Game, Good Calx a Shy at Goal. c. 1835 (w / c)
6201861 The Wall Game, Good Calx a Shy at Goal. c.1835 (w/c) by Evans, William (of Eton) (1798-1877); Private Collection

The Blind Cyclists (engraving)
7180720 The Blind Cyclists (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Blind Cyclists, getting ready for the start)

Le Vocabulaire Illustre: Athlete; Wrestler; Athlet (engraving)
7194761 Le Vocabulaire Illustre: Athlete; Wrestler; Athlet (engraving) by European School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Athlete; Wrestler; Athlet)

Careful Play (engraving)
7188330 Careful Play (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Careful Play. Illustration for Home Words (1893).); © Look and Learn

Le Vocabulaire Illustre: Chasseur; Sportsman; Jager (engraving)
7195303 Le Vocabulaire Illustre: Chasseur; Sportsman; Jager (engraving) by European School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Chasseur; Sportsman; Jager)

Sportsmen of Mongolia (litho)
7171280 Sportsmen of Mongolia (litho) by American School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Sportsmen of Mongolia)

Cricket on the College Field, c. 1835 (w / c)
6201859 Cricket on the College Field, c.1835 (w/c) by Evans, William (of Eton) (1798-1877); Private Collection

Triumph of Italian colors at the Antwerp Olympics (colour litho)
2808925 Triumph of Italian colors at the Antwerp Olympics (colour litho) by Beltrame, Achille (1871-1945); Private Collection; (add.info.: Triumph of Italian colors at the Antwerp Olympics)

The singularities of sport, horse racing on ice (colour litho)
2777626 The singularities of sport, horse racing on ice (colour litho) by Beltrame, Achille (1871-1945); Private Collection; (add.info.: The singularities of sport, horse racing on ice)

Hours of joy for Italy, enthusiasm for the Italian flag in the Stockholm stadium after... (colour litho)
2808498 Hours of joy for Italy, enthusiasm for the Italian flag in the Stockholm stadium after... (colour litho) by Beltrame

The volunteer cyclists at the fire, the meeting with the Alpine, to conquer Dosso Casina and Dosso Remit (colour litho)
2815804 The volunteer cyclists at the fire, the meeting with the Alpine, to conquer Dosso Casina and Dosso Remit (colour litho) by Beltrame

The great Italian sports victories abroad (colour litho)
2809018 The great Italian sports victories abroad (colour litho) by Beltrame, Achille (1871-1945); Private Collection; (add.info.: The great Italian sports victories abroad)

Crow people at Fort Clarke
6339117 Crow people at Fort Clarke by Bodmer, Karl (1809-93) (after); (add.info.: Crow people at Fort Clarke. Warrior (perhaps Chief Eripuass)

The solemn closing of the third Military Gymnastic Championship in Milan (colour litho)
2809012 The solemn closing of the third Military Gymnastic Championship in Milan (colour litho) by Beltrame, Achille (1871-1945); Private Collection; (add.info)

Italians at the Olympics (colour litho)
2808809 Italians at the Olympics (colour litho) by Beltrame, Achille (1871-1945); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Italians at the Olympics)

New kind of sports, a race up the stairs of the Eiffel Tower, in Paris (colour litho)
2814848 New kind of sports, a race up the stairs of the Eiffel Tower, in Paris (colour litho) by Beltrame, Achille (1871-1945); Private Collection; (add.info.: The new kind of sports)

Mendip BA11 6 Map
Postcode Sector Map of Mendip BA11 6

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"The Sportsman: A Glimpse into the World of Athleticism and Bravery" Step back in time to witness captivating moments that define the essence of "The Sportsman. " From ancient Rome's fierce boxing matches to Cairo's intense prison assault, this collection of engravings, lithographs, and photographs encapsulates the spirit of athleticism throughout history. In one frame, we find ourselves amidst an electrifying scene in Cairo. The police defend against a relentless assault on the prisons as they strive to apprehend a guilty Negro. This color lithograph captures both the tension and determination surrounding this pivotal moment. Transporting us further back in time, an engraving from 1796 takes us ringside at ancient Rome's gladiatorial games. Boxers engage in a brutal battle within the confines of a ring, showcasing their strength and skill for all to see. Moving forward to 1787, we encounter Domenico Angelo through an exquisite engraving. As an Italian sword and fencing master, his portrait exudes elegance while hinting at his expertise with blades—a testament to his contribution to the art form. Polyclitus' masterpiece comes alive through a delicate engraving from 1779. The Statue of Discophoros stands tall as it symbolizes gracefulness combined with physical prowess—an embodiment of athletic perfection. Colonel Viola meets his heroic demise in another striking color lithograph. Shot in the forehead while electrocuting enemies with a musket, he exemplifies bravery even in death—a true sportsman until his last breath. Death itself becomes part of sporting events as depicted by an intriguing 1827 engraving. The skeleton bowls a ball towards a cricketer at bat—symbolizing mortality intertwined with life's competitive nature—an eerie reminder that even athletes are not exempt from its grasp. John Broughton emerges next through a detailed lithograph from 1869—the famous boxer who left an indelible mark on the 18th century.