Oval Collection (page 5)

Green hairstreak butterfly, Callophrys rubi, dark green fritillary, Argynnis aglaia
FLO4638801 Green hairstreak butterfly, Callophrys rubi, dark green fritillary, Argynnis aglaia, black oval or lesser silver water beetle, Hydrocharis caraboides

Neker or Jacques Necker, minister of state and director general of finances, 1732-1804
5324834 Neker or Jacques Necker, minister of state and director general of finances, 1732-1804; (add.info.: Neker or Jacques Necker, minister of state and director general of finances, 1732-1804)

Oval chinoiserie candlestick
5856341 Oval chinoiserie candlestick.; (add.info.: Oval chinoiserie candlestick. Hand-colored lithograph from "Fashions and Customs of Marie Antoinette)

Maria Carolina, 1753-1814, Queen of Sicily, 1780-90 (watercolour)
7337515 Maria Carolina, 1753-1814, Queen of Sicily, 1780-90 (watercolour) by Unknown artist, (18th century); 7.3x6 cm; National Maritime Museum, London

Painter Jacques-Louis David's palette, c.1748-1825
8685144 Painter Jacques-Louis David's palette, c.1748-1825 by Unknown artist, (18th-19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: In mahogany accompanied by eleven brushes, a painting knife)

French greeting card with windmill and holly decorative elements
3665766 French greeting card with windmill and holly decorative elements; (add.info.: French greeting card with windmill and holly decorative elements 1900.); Universal History Archive/UIG.

Leopold I, King of Hungary and Holy Roman Emperor (1640-1705), c,1700 (marble relief)
XAM77315 Leopold I, King of Hungary and Holy Roman Emperor (1640-1705), c,1700 (marble relief); Heeresgeschichtliches Museum, Vienna

Louis XV carnet, Japanese lacquer mounted in gold set with miniatures portrait, 18th century (miniature)
CH43407 Louis XV carnet, Japanese lacquer mounted in gold set with miniatures portrait, 18th century (miniature); Private Collection; (add.info.: : The Dauphin and Dauphine Marie-Josephe de Saxe)

Ferdinand Hodler in his Studio, in 1914, 1914 (gelatin print on cardboard)
1196141 Ferdinand Hodler in his Studio, in 1914, 1914 (gelatin print on cardboard) by Lacroix, Charles (1869-1953); 23x16.8 (oval) cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: Lacroix)

Portrait of Henry Fawcett
672621 Portrait of Henry Fawcett; (add.info.: Henry Fawcett - Woodbury Henry Fawcett (26 August 1833 - 6 November 1884) was a blind British academic

Portrait of The Rt Rev Richard Durnford
672613 Portrait of The Rt Rev Richard Durnford; (add.info.: The Rt Rev Richard Durnford (3 November 1802 - 14 October 1895) was the Bishop of Chichester from 1870 to 1895

Portrait of Sir George Job Elvey
672611 Portrait of Sir George Job Elvey; (add.info.: George Elvey - Woodbury Sir George Job Elvey (1816-1893), English organist and composer, was born at Canterbury on the 27th of March 1816

Portrait of William Marshall
672600 Portrait of William Marshall; (add.info.: W C Marshall (born 1849) lost the very first Wimbledon tennis final (1877) to Spencer Gore 6-1, 6-2, 6-4, Woodbury); Universal History Archive/UIG.

Portrait of Sir Edward John Poynter
672584 Portrait of Sir Edward John Poynter; (add.info.: Edward Poynter - Woodbury Sir Edward John Poynter, 1st Baronet (20 March 1836 - 26 July 1919) was an English painter, designer

Portrait of John Thomas Freeman-Mitford
672582 Portrait of John Thomas Freeman-Mitford; (add.info.: John Thomas Freeman-Mitford, 1st Earl of Redesdale, 2nd Baron Redesdale (1805 - 2 May 1886)

Portrait of Sir Charles Reed
672580 Portrait of Sir Charles Reed; (add.info.: Charles Reeds - Woodbury Sir Charles Reed (19 June 1819 - 25 March 1881) was a British politician who served as Member of Parliament for Hackney

Portrait of John Macwhirter
672571 Portrait of John Macwhirter; (add.info.: John Macwhirter - Woodbury John MacWhirter (27 March 1839 Slateford, Water of Leith - 28 January 1911 London) was a Scottish landscape painter

Portrait of Henry Edward Manning
672565 Portrait of Henry Edward Manning; (add.info.: Henry Edward Manning (1808-1892) was an English Roman Catholic Archbishop of Westminster and a cardinal,); Universal History Archive/UIG.

Portrait of George Limbrey Sclater-Booth
672563 Portrait of George Limbrey Sclater-Booth; (add.info.: George Sclater-Booth - Woodbury George Limbrey Sclater-Booth, 1st Baron Basing, DL (19 May 1826 - 22 October 1894)

Portrait of Carl Wilhelm Siemens
672557 Portrait of Carl Wilhelm Siemens; (add.info.: Carl Wilhelm Siemens (en: Charles William Siemens, known as Sir William Siemens) (4 April 1823 - 19 November 1883)

Portrait of Garnet Wolseley, 1st Viscount Wolseley (4 June 1833 - 25 March 1913). 19th century (photo)
672531 Portrait of Garnet Wolseley, 1st Viscount Wolseley (4 June 1833 - 25 March 1913). 19th century (photo); (add.info.: He was an Anglo-Irish officer in the British Army, He served in Burma)

Portrait of George Frederic Watts
672526 Portrait of George Frederic Watts; (add.info.: G F Watts - Weoodbury George Frederic Watts (23 February 1817 - 1 July 1904)

Pope Benedict XII (1285-1342) pope in Avignon in 1334 -1342, engraving
1754918 Pope Benedict XII (1285-1342) pope in Avignon in 1334 -1342, engraving; (add.info.: Pope Benedict XII (1285-1342) pope in Avignon in 1334 -1342, engraving); Photo: Tallandier.

Portrait of Peter the Cruel king of Castile & Leon, 17-18th century (engraving)
STC429519 Portrait of Peter the Cruel king of Castile & Leon, 17-18th century (engraving); Private Collection; (add.info.: Peter (1334-69), King of Castile and Leon from 1350-69

Page from Gamage's General Catalogue (96th edition), c.1927 (litho)
8670100 Page from Gamage's General Catalogue (96th edition), c.1927 (litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Mercury and Argus in a Landscape, c.1635 (oil on copper)
XOS5881181 Mercury and Argus in a Landscape, c.1635 (oil on copper) by Lisse, Dirck van der (d.1669); 62x79 cm; Cleveland Museum of Art, OH

International Championship for Makes 1970: Daytona 24 Hours
DAYTONA INTERNATIONAL SPEEDWAY, UNITED STATES OF AMERICA - FEBRUARY 01: William Wonder / Ray Cuomo, William Wonder, Inc., Ford GT40 leads Paul Fleming / Amos Johnson, Simone Fleming

Soldiers of the Tuscan National Guard, c.1860-61 (oil on canvas)
8702213 Soldiers of the Tuscan National Guard, c.1860-61 (oil on canvas) by Borrani, Odoardo (1834-1905); 40x30 cm; Istituto Matteucci, Viareggio

Portrait of John Collier (1708-1786) or Tim Bobbin, Lancashire caricaturist and poet 1708-1786
FLO4718292 Portrait of John Collier (1708-1786) or Tim Bobbin, Lancashire caricaturist and poet 1708-1786. Copperplate engraving after a satirical illustration by Timothy Bobbin from Human Passions

Nicholas I (1796 - 1855) Tsar of Russia (engraving)
2604039 Nicholas I (1796 - 1855) Tsar of Russia (engraving); (add.info.: Nicholas I (1796 - 1855) Tsar of Russia from 1825: Wood engraving).

Portrait of William Hepworth Dixon
672618 Portrait of William Hepworth Dixon; (add.info.: William Hepworth Dixon (1821-1879), English historian and traveller, born near Manchester, went to London in 1846

Portrait of John James Robert Manners
672566 Portrait of John James Robert Manners; (add.info.: John James Robert Manners, 7th Duke of Rutland (13 December 1818 - 4 August 1906), known as Lord John Manners before 1888

Portrait of Marcus Stone
672561 Portrait of Marcus Stone; (add.info.: Marcus Stone - Woodbury Marcus Stone (4 July 1840 - 24 March 1921), English painter, son of Frank Stone

Portrait of Goldwyn Smith
672558 Portrait of Goldwyn Smith; (add.info.: Goldwyn Smith - Woodbury (August 13, 1823 - June 7, 1910) was a British historian and journalist

Portrait of Friedrich Max Muller (b/w photo)
672536 Portrait of Friedrich Max Muller (b/w photo); (add.info.: Friedrich Max Muller (6 December 1823 - 28 October 1900), more regularly known as Max Muller

Portrait of John Wilson-Patten
672530 Portrait of John Wilson-Patten; (add.info.: John Wilson-Patten, 1st Baron Winmarleigh (26 April 1802 - 11 July 1892) was a British Conservative politician,); Universal History Archive/UIG.

Portrait of Charles Thomson Rees Wilson
672529 Portrait of Charles Thomson Rees Wilson; (add.info.: Charles Thomson Rees Wilson (14 February 1869 - 15 November 1959)

Portrait of Sir Charles Wentworth Dilke
672619 Portrait of Sir Charles Wentworth Dilke; (add.info.: Sir Charles Wentworth Dilke, 1st Baronet (18 February 1810 - 10 May 1869), English Whig politician, son of Charles Wentworth Dilke

Portrait of Thomas Faed
672610 Portrait of Thomas Faed; (add.info.: Thomas Faed - Woodbury Thomas Faed (1826 - 1900) was a Scottish painter who is said to have done for Scottish art what Robert Burns did for Scottish song

Portrait of William Vernon-Harcourt
672608 Portrait of William Vernon-Harcourt; (add.info.: William Vernon-Harcourt - Woodbury Sir William George Granville Venables Vernon Harcourt (14 October 1827 - 1 October 1904)

Portrait of Sir Francis Leopold McClintock
672606 Portrait of Sir Francis Leopold McClintock; (add.info.: Leopold McClintock - Woodbury Admiral Sir Francis Leopold McClintock or Francis Leopold M'Clintock (8 July 1819 - 17 November 1907)

Portrait of Sir Theodore Martin
672599 Portrait of Sir Theodore Martin; (add.info.: Theodore Martin - Woodbury Sir Theodore Martin (16 September 1816 - 18 August 1909) was a Scottish poet, biographer

Portrait of Sir George Osborne Morgan
672594 Portrait of Sir George Osborne Morgan; (add.info.: G O Morgan - Woodbury Sir George Osborne Morgan, 1st Baronet (8 May 1826 - 25 August 1897) was a Welsh lawyer and Liberal politician

Portrait of James Hall Nasmyth
672592 Portrait of James Hall Nasmyth; (add.info.: James Nasmyth - Woodbury James Hall Nasmyth (sometimes spelled Naesmyth, Nasmith)

Portrait of Sir William Quiller Orchardson
672588 Portrait of Sir William Quiller Orchardson; (add.info.: W Q Orchardson - Woodbury Sir William Quiller Orchardson (27 March 1832-13 April 1910)

Portrait of Henry Seymour Rawlinson
672583 Portrait of Henry Seymour Rawlinson; (add.info.: General Henry Seymour Rawlinson, 1st Baron Rawlinson (20 February 1864 - 28 March 1925), known as Sir Henry Rawlinson

Portrait of Richard Redgrave
672581 Portrait of Richard Redgrave; (add.info.: Richard Redgrave - Woodbury Richard Redgrave (30 April 1804 - 14 December 1888) was an English artist); Universal History Archive/UIG.

Portrait of Briton Riviere
672579 Portrait of Briton Riviere; (add.info.: Briton Riviere - Woodbury Briton Riviere (14 August 1840 - 1920) was an artist born in London, England, of Hugenout descent, His father

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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.