Elis Collection

Horses and jockeys racing in the Great St. Leger Stakes at Doncaster Racecourse, 1836. Anticipation
5912955 Horses and jockeys racing in the Great St. Leger Stakes at Doncaster Racecourse, 1836. Anticipation... Who is the winner

Horses and jockeys racing in the Great St. Leger Stakes at Doncaster Racecourse, 1836. Approbation off in good style
5912954 Horses and jockeys racing in the Great St. Leger Stakes at Doncaster Racecourse, 1836. Approbation off in good style. Won by the thoroughbred Elis

Squat Lekythos (Oil Jar), 430-410 BCE. Creator: Unknown
Squat Lekythos (Oil Jar), 430-410 BCE

The Zeus of Pheidias, loftiest embodiment of divinity in art (colour litho)
3099414 The Zeus of Pheidias, loftiest embodiment of divinity in art (colour litho) by Oakley, Harold (1869-1944); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Zeus of Pheidias)

Reconstruction of ancient Olympia, Greece (litho)
5997228 Reconstruction of ancient Olympia, Greece (litho) by European School, (17th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Reconstruction of ancient Olympia, Greece)

Plan of Olympia, Greece (engraving) (b / w photo)
XJF283190 Plan of Olympia, Greece (engraving) (b/w photo) by German School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: site of the Olympic Games of Ancient Greece; ); German, out of copyright

The City of Olympia (engraving)
729522 The City of Olympia (engraving) by European School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The City of Olympia. Reconstruction copied from modern excavations by F Thiersch)

Elis at Doncaster, Ridden by John Day, with his Van in the Background, between 1836 and 1837

The Rt. Hon. The Earl of Lichfields Elis. Winner of the St. Leger 1836, 1911. From British Sports and Sportsmen Part 1. [British Sports and Sportsmen, London, 1911]

Olympia. Model of the Sacred Site in Greece with Temples and stadium beyond, c20th century
Model of Olympia, Sacred Site in Greece with Temples and stadium beyond, c20th century. Olympia was a sanctuary of ancient Greece in Elis on the Peloponnese peninsula

Doric column, in Temple of Hera, Olympia, Greece, c7th century BC

Plan Of Olympia, Elis, Greece. Site Of The Olympic Games In Classical Times. From A History Of Greece, Published 1920

The Ruins of The Philippeion at Olympia, Greece
Olympia is a sanctuary of ancient Greece in Elis on the Peloponnese peninsula, is known for having been the site of the Olympic Games in classical times.The Philippeion in the Altis of Olympia was an

Sanctuary of Olympia. Olympic stadium. The vaulted tunnel le
Greek Art. Sanctuary of Olympia. Olympic stadium. The vaulted tunnel leading out of the stadium. Hellenistic period. Elis. Peloponesse. Greece

Greek Art. Sanctuary of Olympia. Ruins of the Greek baths. Ca. 480 B.C.5th century B.C. Greece

Elis Hamilton / Harding
ELISABETH HAMILTON COUNTESS OF GRAMMONT La Belle Hamilton - wife of Philibert, Comte de Grammont Date: 1641 - 1708

Elis Hamilton / Oval
ELISABETH HAMILTON COUNTESS OF GRAMMONT La Belle Hamilton - wife of Philibert, Comte de Grammont Date: 1641 - 1708

GREECE. WESTERN GREECE. ELIS. Olympia. Temple of Hera (Heraion) in ruins, Dorian style. Built around 600 BC. Archaic Greek art

Excavations of Olympia, lithograph, published in 1880
Old map of the plan of the excavations of Olympia. Lithograph, published in 1880

The Ancient Olympic Game of Greece
Olympia, Elis, West Greece, Greece, May 2013

THOMAS EDISON (1847-1931). American inventor. Oil on canvas, 1929, by Ellis M. Silvette of Edison in the library of his laboratory at Orange, New Jersey

HAVELOCK ELLIS (1859-1939). English anthropologist and psychologist. Photographed, 1922, by E.O. Hoppe

Elis at Doncaster, Ridden by John Day, with his Van in the Background Inscribed, lower center: " Elis | Ridden by | John Day" ; lower right: " John Doe", Abraham Cooper

English anthropologist and psychologist. Photograph, early 20th century
HAVELOCK ELLIS (1859-1939). English anthropologist and psychologist. Photograph, early 20th century

GREECE. WESTERN GREECE. ELIS. Olympia. Palestra or gymnasium (3rd c. BC). Remains of columns. Hellenistic art

GREECE. WESTERN GREECE. ELIS. Olympia. Archaeological ruins. Greek art. Architecture

JOHN ELLIS WOOL (1784-1869). American army officer. Steel engraving, 1862, after a photograph by Mathew Brady

Chulkhurst Twins
ELIS(Z)A & MARY CHULKHURST: Known as the Biddenden Maids. Siamese twins joined at shoulder & hip. Left land in their will to provide for the poor - Biddenden dole

Myth / Classical Myth / Zeus
Statue of Zeus by the Greek sculptor Phidias, at Elis

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"Exploring the Rich History of Elis: From Ancient Greece to Modern Triumphs" Step back in time with a Squat Lekythos (Oil Jar) dating back to 430-410 BCE, created by an unknown artist. This artifact offers a glimpse into the artistic prowess of ancient Elis. Marvel at The Zeus of Pheidias, a color lithograph depicting the loftiest embodiment of divinity in art. This masterpiece showcases the skill and imagination of its creator. Immerse yourself in ancient Olympia, Greece through captivating lithographs and engravings. A reconstruction lithograph transports you to this historic site while an engraving reveals the intricate plan of Olympia itself. Delve deeper into Elis' history with an engraving showcasing The City of Olympia. Witness its grandeur and imagine what life was like within its walls. Traveling forward in time, witness John Day riding Elis at Doncaster as his van stands proudly in the background. This image captures both elegance and power on the racetrack. Celebrate sporting triumphs with The Rt. Hon. The Earl of Lichfields' horse, Elis, winner of St. Leger 1836 – a testament to speed and endurance that still resonates today. Experience modern interpretations with a model showcasing Olympia's sacred site complete with temples and stadiums from the 20th century – bridging past glory with contemporary fascination. Admire Doric columns found within Temple Hera at Olympia; these architectural wonders stand as testaments to Greek craftsmanship from around the 7th century BC. Explore Sanctuary of Olympia's Olympic stadium through vaulted tunnels that lead you towards greatness - where athletes once competed for eternal glory amidst cheering crowds. Discover ruins that remain from Greek baths within Sanctuary Of Olympia - remnants reminding us how daily life intertwined seamlessly alongside athletic pursuits during ancient times Finally, immerse yourself in contemporary achievements as we mention "Elis Hamilton/Harding, " leaving you intrigued about the individual or event that bears this name.