Oval Collection (page 2)

Portrait of Sir Edwin Sandys, with turned-down ruff, c1560-1570, (1937). Creator: Unknown
Portrait of Sir Edwin Sandys, showing a turned-down ruff, the predecessor of the Vandyke collar. Reign of James I, c1560-1570, (1937). Edwin Sandys (1519-1588) English Archbishop

George Chapman / Anon Copp
GEORGE CHAPMAN English poet and dramatist, known especially for his verse translations of Homer Date: 1559 - 1634

Sunset at Adelaide Oval Prior to Redevelopment, South Australia
Adelaide Oval is a stadium in Adelaide, South Australia, located in the parklands between the city centre and North Adelaide

King George V - Silver Jubilee celebration postcard, featuring portraits of the King and Queen Mary and a view of Buckingham Palace, London. Date: 1935

Cap badge, Royal Electrical and Mechanical Engineers
Brass cap badge (the Kings Crown Shield) of REME, the Royal Electrical and Mechanical Engineers. Oval in shape, with a crown at the top, a pair of compasses at the centre

The Red Shoes -- a young girl dressed in white for her confirmation looks at her reflection in a large oval mirror. Rather daringly, she is wearing red shoes! early 20th century

Union Workhouse, Ashton-under-Lyne, Lancashire
The Union workhouse erected in 1849-50 at Chamber Hills, Ashton under Lyne, Lancashire, on what is now Fountain Street. The site is now Tameside Hospital

Magdalen Aston, Lady Burdett - John Michael Wright
Oil on Canvas 73.7 x 61

Oliver Cromwell, c. 1653 (oil on canvas)
621923 Oliver Cromwell, c.1653 (oil on canvas) by Lely, Peter (1618-80); Birmingham Museums and Art Gallery; (add.info.: Oliver Cromwell (25 April 1599 - 3 September 1658)

Roanoid bakelite doorknob and keyhole cover in marbled cream and brown. Date: 1930s

Brian Eno holding receiving his award at The Oval Pop Festival, Oval Cricket Ground, South London. The festival was sponsored by Music Magazine Melody Maker Picture taken 30th September 1972

View of the Round Howe near Richmond, Yorkshire, England, 1788. Creator: George Cuit
View of the Round Howe near Richmond, Yorkshire, England, 1788

View of Richmond, Yorkshire, England, 1788. Creator: George Cuit
View of Richmond, Yorkshire, England, 1788

Views in Chatsworth and Matlock, 1898. Creator: Unknown
Views in Chatsworth and Matlock, 1898. Chatsworth House stately home on the River Derwent, seat of the Duke of Devonshire home to the Cavendish family since 1549

Untitled oval composition 1914. Artist: Piet Mondrian
Untitled oval composition 1914. From the Peggy Guggenheim Collection

Rare Russian Postcard - Tsar Nicholas II (1868-1918) - sent from Odessa, Ukraine on 9th May 1900. Date: 1900

Anna Pavlova, Russian ballerina, in Swan Lake. circa 1920s

Louis XIV (1638-1715). King of France. Engraving. Colored
Louis XIV (1638-1715). King of France. Engraving by Simon Thomassin 1652-1732. Historia Universal, 1885. Colored

Denis Compton and Patsy Hendren at The Oval, London
Denis Compton (1918-1997) and Patsy Hendren (1889-1962) at The Oval, London, coming out to bat in a match between Surrey and Middlesex, 1st innings, Monday 10 August 1936. Date: 1936

Sultan Ibrahim - ruler of the Ottoman Turks
Ibrahim (16151648) ( Ibrahim the Mad ) - Sultan of the Ottoman Empire from 1640 until 1648. Date: circa 1645

Veiled Turkish beauty looking into an oval mirror
Veiled Turkish Oriental Eastern beauty admiring herself in an oval mirror (set into an elegantly carved frame) in this stylish Studio Photograph aimed squarely at the Tourist market! Date: circa 1908

The Honourable Mrs. Caroline Norton and her Sisters, c. 1847 (oil on canvas)
MAN430854 The Honourable Mrs. Caroline Norton and her Sisters, c.1847 (oil on canvas) by Etty, William (1787-1849); Manchester Art Gallery, UK; (add.info.: Caroline Elizabeth Sarah Norton (1808-77)

International Championship for Makes 1967: Daytona 24 Hours
DAYTONA INTERNATIONAL SPEEDWAY, UNITED STATES OF AMERICA - FEBRUARY 05: A Firestone tyre on a Ferrari during the Daytona 24 Hours at Daytona International Speedway on February 05

Queen Victoria, 1877 (oil on panel)
1262848 Queen Victoria, 1877 (oil on panel) by Angeli, Heinrich von (1840-1925); 27.5x22 cm; Private Collection; Photo eChristies Images; Austrian, out of copyright

The Pickwick Quadrille by Fred Revallin
Promotional music sheet for The Pickwick Quadrille, by Fred Revallin, taken from Pickwick by James Albery which was first performed at the Lyceum Theatre on 23rd October 1871 with Henry Irving as

Jan Sobieski III (1624-96) King of Poland, 1683 (engraving)
CZA228719 Jan Sobieski III (1624-96) King of Poland, 1683 (engraving) by Ram, Johannes de (c.1647-96); 59.3x48 cm; Czartoryski Museum, Cracow, Poland; Dutch, out of copyright

Portrait - Arabella Stewart, c16th century, (1904). Artist: Isaac Oliver I
Portrait - Arabella Stewart, c16th century (1904). Lady Arabella Stuart, (c1577-1615). From James I. and VI, by T. F. Henderson. [Goupil & Co. Paris, Edinburgh, New York, London, 1904]

Great Musicians - Plate X. c1880, (1895). Artist: F Jenkins Heliog
Great Musicians - Plate X. 1895. Portraits of classical musicians; Wilma Neruda, Lady Halle, (1838-1911), Charles Halle (1819-1895), Ignacy Jan Paderewski (1860-1941)

Jules Verne, c1878, (1912). Artist: Gaspard-Felix Tournachon
Jules Verne, c1878, (1912). Jules Gabriel Verne (1828-1905) a French novelist, poet, and playwright known for adventure novels. Verne has a profound influence on the early genre of science fiction

Swimming pool, National Hotel, Vedado, Havana, Cuba
Aerial view of the swimming pool, part of the Cabana Sun Club of the National Hotel, Vedado, Havana, Cuba. Date: circa 1950

London Trade Card - James Potter, Leather Breeches Maker, at the sign of the Boot and Breeches, Shoemaker Row, near Aldgate. 18th century

Studio portrait, Captain & Mrs Crabtree, at the time of the American Civil War. 1864

Wilhelm I of Germany, King of Prussia, 1861
Wilhelm Friedrich Ludwig(1797 - 1888), King of Prussia (1861-1888) and German Emperor (1871-1888), as depicted in 1861 when crowned King of Prussia. Date: 1861

Portrait of Samuel Johnson (1709-84) c. 1778-80 (oil on canvas)
XCF268091 Portrait of Samuel Johnson (1709-84) c.1778-80 (oil on canvas) by Barry, James (1741-1806); 60.6x53 cm; National Portrait Gallery, London, UK; (add.info.: poet)

Fernando Sor (1778-1839) c. 1825 (lithograph)
XJF1072706 Fernando Sor (1778-1839) c.1825 (lithograph) by Engelmann, Gottfried or Godefroy (1788-1839); Private Collection; (add.info)

KARL I (1887-1922). Karl (Charles) Francis Joseph, Emperor of Austria (1916-18). Photographed c1917

Thyme leaf oil gland. Coloured scanning electron micrograph (SEM) of part of the leaf surface of the herb thyme, Thymus vulgaris, showing an oil gland

Farinelli / Carlo Broschi
alias CARLO BROSCHI Italian castrato singer famous throughout Europe

Democritus / Day / Rome
DEMOCRITUS Greek philosopher

Plutarch / Ridley Oval
PLUTARCH Greek biographer and historian

Themistocles / Chapman
THEMISTOCLES Athenian statesman and general

John Milton at 21
JOHN MILTON English poet and puritan at the age of 21

Sir Francis Drake / Goldar
SIR FRANCIS DRAKE English Admiral

Anne Boleyn / Oval Frame
ANNE BOLEYN 2nd Queen of Henry VIII from 1533 - 1536

International Championship for Makes 1969: Daytona 24 Hours
DAYTONA INTERNATIONAL SPEEDWAY, UNITED STATES OF AMERICA - FEBRUARY 02: Mark Donohue / Chuck Parsons, Roger Penske Racing

Advert, John More & Sons, Quarry Masters, Airdrie
Advert for John More & Sons, Quarry Masters, Airdrie, Scotland. 1905

Advert, Barclays Locomotives, Kilmarnock, Scotland
Advert, Andrew Barclay Sons & Co Ltd, Locomotives, Kilmarnock, Scotland. 1905

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"From Pitt Stadium to the Oval: A Journey through Time and Sports" Step into the world of ovals, where history and sports intertwine. In Pennsylvania, USA, stands Pitt Stadium at the University of Pittsburgh - an iconic oval-shaped arena that has witnessed countless thrilling moments on its hallowed grounds. Across the Atlantic Ocean lies another legendary oval - Brooklands motor racing track. Roaring engines and adrenaline-fueled races have echoed around this British circuit for decades, leaving spectators in awe. But it's not just motorsports that find their home within these curved lines. Cricket enthusiasts will instantly recognize "the Oval, " a historic ground where bat meets ball with precision and finesse and has seen unforgettable matches unfold since its inception. Travel back to 1936 when Britain experienced The Year of the Three British Kings. Amidst political changes, sporting events continued to captivate audiences at venues like the Oval, providing solace during uncertain times. Even royalty couldn't resist the allure of ovals. Queen Victoria and Prince Albert often found joy in strolling through gardens shaped like perfect ellipses alongside their beloved children - a testament to how they can enchant even those in high places. In 1953, Compton and Edrich left an indelible mark on cricket history as they departed from the pitch at the Oval after a remarkable performance. Their names forever etched into fans' memories as symbols of excellence within this oval realm. The magic of ovals extends beyond sports; it seeps into cinema too. Karel Reisz and Walter Lassally captured London's vibrant spirit while filming "We Are The Lambeth Boys" (1959) against backdrops adorned with captivating elliptical shapes – reminding us that art finds inspiration in unexpected places. Yet not all associations with they are light-hearted; some carry weighty significance born out of conflict.