Chariots 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

Harold Abrahams wins 100m - 1924 Olympics
Harold Maurice Abrahams, CBE, (18991978) - a British athlete of Jewish origin. He was champion in the 100 metres sprint at the 1924 Olympics in Paris (July 7th)

Ben-Hur, chariot race scene, book by General Lew Wallace
Ben-Hur, chariot race scene, jacket design of the book by General Lew Wallace, published by Sears, Roebuck and Co, Chicago, USA. 20th century

Eric Liddell (1902 - 1945), Scottish athlete, rugby union international and missionary, Olympic gold medal winner in the 400m at the 1924 Paris Olympic Games

Ancient Greek Battle
ANCIENT GREECE The soldiers, some in chariots and some on foot, use spears and swords against their foe

Indian festival of Puri
Festividad de Carro en Puri : Spanish poster advertising the Chariot Festival in Puri, India. The temple-shaped chariots can be seen in the background while Indian drummers dance in front

Thor
God of the sky and of thunder, red of beard and fiery of temper, particularly on Thursdays. He will die killing the World Serpent at the battle of Ragnarok

Harold Maurice Abrahams, CBE, (15 December 1899 - 14 January 1978), British athlete of Jewish origin, educated at Repton and Caius College, Cambridge

Roman chariot race
LLM456893 Roman chariot race by Scarpelli, Tancredi (1866-1937); Private Collection; (add.info.: Roman chariot race. Illustration for Storia de Costume dei Popoli by Paolo Lorenzini (Nerbini)

Flea Circus Chariots
Professor Tomlins flea circus: a flea is pushed into position at the start of the chariot race; fine harnessing wires attach the fleas to the chariots Date: 1960s

Sphinx / Rameses II Period
The Sphinx during the period of Rameses II. The Pharoah rides to pay homage to the giant visage

Adamo Scultori after Giulio Romano (Italian, c. 1530 - 1585), The Setting of the Sun with Chariots of Apollo and Diana, engraving on laid paper

Roman soldiers making a Tortoise with their shields strong enough for chariots to drive over
533946 Roman soldiers making a Tortoise with their shields strong enough for chariots to drive over. Reconstruction from Justus Lipsius Poliorceticon sive de Machinis Tormentis Telis, Antwerp 1605

Relief orthostat depicting a chariot from Sam'al, 9th century BC. Creator: Spaethethitische Bildkunst (1200-700 v)
Relief orthostat depicting a chariot from Sam'al, 9th century BC. Found in the Collection of the Archaeological Museum, Istanbul.

The Four Seasons in Niches, c1607. Creator: Aegidius Sadeler II
The Four Seasons in Niches, c1607. From The Twelve Months, title page

Apotheosis of a Hero, n.d. Creators: Domenico Mondo, Sir James Thornhill, Agostino Carracci
Apotheosis of a Hero, n.d

Boudica / Boadicea
3789778 Boudica / Boadicea; (add.info.: Boudica or Boadicea, Queen of the British Iceni tribe, a Celtic tribe who led an uprising against the occupying forces of the Roman Empire)

Scenes from the Life of King Ashoka, Gate of Sanchi, Madhya Pradesh (stone)
1764433 Scenes from the Life of King Ashoka, Gate of Sanchi, Madhya Pradesh (stone) by Indian School; (add.info.: Ashoka Maurya (304-232 BCE), commonly known as Ashoka and also as Ashoka the Great

Boudica / Boadicea
3789775 Boudica / Boadicea; (add.info.: Boudica or Boadicea, Queen of the British Iceni tribe, a Celtic tribe who led an uprising against the occupying forces of the Roman Empire)

Boudica / Boadicea, 18th century (print)
3790592 Boudica / Boadicea, 18th century (print); (add.info.: Boudica or Boadicea, Queen of the British Iceni tribe, a Celtic tribe who led an uprising against the occupying forces of the Roman)

A Roman Chariot Race, c1882. Creator: Alexander von Wagner
A Roman Chariot Race, c1882. 19th century depiction of entertainment in Ancient Rome. The Chariot Race, painting in the Manchester Art Gallery

Modern Style Street
A colourful illustration showing a busy scene in what is a modern style street from the viewpoint of a French artist in 1901

Circus Maximus. The Roman Circus was designed for chariot racing, although other events were also held in these arenas
17th-century, activities, activity, altertum, ancient civilizations, ancient times, ancient world, antica, antiquity, arena, arenas, attraction, attractions, black, black-and-white, black-white

Mesopotamia, warriors riding chariot, side view
History, Asia, Early Civilisations, Mesopotamia, Assyrian Empire, Hunting Lions, Chariot, Ancient, Arrows, Attacking, Bows, Chariots, Combat, Galloping, Horses, Riding, Shooting, Spokes, Warriors

Landscape with a jammed chariot (engraving)
471356 Landscape with a jammed chariot (engraving) by Rubens, Peter Paul (1577-1640); 34x45.7 cm; Koninklijk Museum voor Schone Kunsten, Antwerp, Belgium; © Art in Flanders

A Battle, detail, The Trojan Horse, Chamber of Troy (Sala di Troia), 1538 -1539
2384710 A Battle, detail, The Trojan Horse, Chamber of Troy (Sala di Troia), 1538 -1539 by Romano, Giulio (1492-1546) (and workshop); Palazzo Ducale & Museo, Mantua, Lombardy

Tullia driving over her fathers corpse (colour litho)
961193 Tullia driving over her fathers corpse (colour litho) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Tullia driving over her fathers corpse)

Ms Gen 1496 Plate CXIII Gladiators, 1674 (w / c on paper)
GUL232060 Ms Gen 1496 Plate CXIII Gladiators, 1674 (w/c on paper) by Bartoli, Pietro Santi (1635-1700); Glasgow University Library, Scotland; © University of Glasgow Library

Relief depicting games at the Circus Maximus (stone)
XIR158843 Relief depicting games at the Circus Maximus (stone) by Roman, (1st century AD); Museo della Civilta Romana, Rome, Italy

The defeat of Pulikesin IIChalukhya by Mahamalla Pallava at Badami 642 AD ( litho)
1266157 The defeat of Pulikesin IIChalukhya by Mahamalla Pallava at Badami 642 AD ( litho) by Dudley, Robert Ambrose (1867-1951); Private Collection; (add.info)

View of the Chamber of Troy (Sala di Troia): fresco representing the story of the town, 1538-1539
2384702 View of the Chamber of Troy (Sala di Troia): fresco representing the story of the town, 1538-1539 by Romano, Giulio (1492-1546) (and workshop); Palazzo Ducale & Museo, Mantua, Lombardy

Hat, soldier with lance, helmet and shield, shield, targe, quiver, bow, chariots, and archer, 11th century
6340027 Hat, soldier with lance, helmet and shield, shield, targe, quiver, bow, chariots, and archer, 11th century by Villain (19th century); (add.info.: Hat, soldier with lance, helmet and shield)

Mirror with Images of Daoist Deities, Eastern Han dynasty (A. D. 25-220), 2nd/3rd century A. D. Creator: Unknown
Mirror with Images of Daoist Deities, Eastern Han dynasty (A.D. 25-220), 2nd/3rd century A.D

Arjuna Slays Karna, Page from a Mahabharata Series, c. 19th century. Creator: Unknown
Arjuna Slays Karna, Page from a Mahabharata Series, c. 19th century

Chariot Race, 1876. Creator: Jean-Leon Gerome
Chariot Race, 1876

Bandbox Design, c. 1937. Creator: Lawrence Flynn
Bandbox Design, c. 1937

The Battle of Kurukshetra, from Mysore, India, 1800-25
2600419 The Battle of Kurukshetra, from Mysore, India, 1800-25 (gouache & gold on paper laid down on panel) by Indian School

The Groves of Versailles. View of the pool of Neptune and walkway with the Judgement of
XIR288981 The Groves of Versailles. View of the pool of Neptune and walkway with the Judgement of Paris, 1688-93 (oil on canvas) by Cotelle

Hall in Assyrian palace (restored), 1849 (lithograph)
3899806 Hall in Assyrian palace (restored), 1849 (lithograph) by Layard, Austen Henry (1817-94); New York Public Library, USA; (add.info.: From The monuments of Nineveh)

Ancient Assyria. Illustration for Bilder-Atlas (engraving)
5996298 Ancient Assyria. Illustration for Bilder-Atlas (engraving) by German School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Ancient Assyria)

"Ben-Hur, "the New Drama at Drury Lane, the Chariot Race (litho)
1043671 " Ben-Hur, " the New Drama at Drury Lane, the Chariot Race (litho) by Dadd, Frank (1851-1929) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: " Ben-Hur)

An exact representation of a curious collection of remarkable weapons (engraving)
960013 An exact representation of a curious collection of remarkable weapons (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Hercules and Cycnus (colour litho)
957865 Hercules and Cycnus (colour litho) by German School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Hercules and Cycnus. Illustration of Greek vase painting.); © Look and Learn

Festival of Hercules (colour litho)
957830 Festival of Hercules (colour litho) by German School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Festival of Hercules. Illustration of Greek vase painting.); © Look and Learn

Festival of Hercules (colour litho)
957825 Festival of Hercules (colour litho) by German School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Festival of Hercules. Illustration of Greek vase painting.); © Look and Learn

Ancient Greek architecture; the Acropolis, Athens (chromolitho)
968545 Ancient Greek architecture; the Acropolis, Athens (chromolitho) by European School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Ancient Greek architecture; the Acropolis, Athens)

Chariot race in the Circus, Rome (chromolitho)
1093273 Chariot race in the Circus, Rome (chromolitho) by European School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Chariot race in the Circus, Rome)

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"Unleashing the Power: Chariots through Time" Step back in time to witness the exhilarating Olympic 400m race finish of 1924, where Eric Liddell's chariot-like speed left spectators awestruck. In another iconic moment from the same Olympics, Harold Abrahams triumphantly dashed across the finish line, his chariot-like strides securing him victory in the 100m race. Transport yourself into an epic battle scene as you delve into General Lew Wallace's book "Ben-Hur, " immersing yourself in the heart-pounding chariot race that captivated readers for generations. Eric Liddell, known for his unwavering faith and incredible athletic prowess, proved that determination can transform a mere mortal into a charioteer of greatness. Travel further back in time to ancient Greece, where battles were fought with fierce warriors charging forward on their majestic chariots – symbols of power and dominance. Immerse yourself in India's vibrant festival of Puri as colorful chariots adorned with intricate designs glide through cheering crowds, celebrating tradition and unity. Marvel at Thor's thunderous arrival as he descends upon Earth riding his mighty chariot drawn by powerful goats – a sight that strikes awe into all who witness it. Harold Maurice Abrahams' legacy lives on as he remains etched in history not only for his athletic achievements but also for inspiring countless individuals to chase their dreams with unyielding determination. Experience the thrill of Roman entertainment as you envision fast-paced chariot races captivating audiences within grand arenas - an adrenaline-fueled spectacle like no other. Discover whimsical charm at flea circuses where tiny yet meticulously crafted miniature chariots showcase astonishing feats performed by talented fleas - a testament to human creativity and imagination. Embark on an archaeological journey to unravel mysteries surrounding Sphinx during Rameses II Period.