Skater Collection

Poster for Blackpool Ice Drome
A poster advertising the Ice Drome ice rink at Blackpool Pleasure Beach

Enjoying the Ice near a Town, c. 1620, by Hendrick Avercamp
Hendrick Avercamp (1585-1634). Dutch painter. Enjoying the Ice near a Town, c. 1620. Rijskmuseum. Amsterdam. Netherlands

Ice skating in Winter
J Rankine ands Duff-Taylor, with a lady each, waltzing on Craiglockhart Lower pond, Edinburgh, 1907 1907

Four frogs ice skating on a Christmas card
Four frogs ice skating hand in hand on a Christmas card, with comic verse below. circa 1890s

Chanel Skater 1929
A chic skater is dressed for it by Chanel

Scene from The Pickwick Papers by Charles Dickens, 1836. Artist: Hablot Knight Browne
Scene from The Pickwick Papers by Charles Dickens, 1836. Mr Pickwick slides on the ice

Music cover, Les Patineurs Valse, by Emile Waldteufel
Music cover, Les Patineurs Valse (Skaters Waltz), by Emile Waldteufel, with two elegant women skating on ice. circa 1880s

Dutch skaters on the Zuider Zee, 1800s
Skaters enjoying a winter Sunday on the Zuider Zee, Dutch island of Marken, 1800s. Hand-colored woodcut of a 19th-century illustration

Les Patineuses (The Skaters), c. 1890. Creator: Beraud, Jean (1849-1936)
Les Patineuses (The Skaters), c. 1890. Private Collection

AVERCAMP: WINTER. Winter scene on the Ice. Wood, by Hendrick Avercamp (1585-1634)

The Four Seasons: Winter, 1577. Creator: Grimmer, Jacob (ca 1525-1590)
The Four Seasons: Winter, 1577. Found in the collection of Szepmuveszeti Muzeum, Budapest

Winter landscape with skaters by Droochsloot
Winter landscape with skaters (1629) by Joost Cornelisz Droochsloot (1586-1666). Dutch painter. Prado Museum. Madrid. Spain

Roller-skating girl cutting a dash on the beachside boardwal
Frivolous - a roller-skating beauty cutting a dash on the beachside boardwalk Date: early 1940s

Ice Skating Couple - Christmas Greetings Card. Although a UK card, it was printed in Germany and features a very teutonic-looking skating pair

Ice skater
Illustration showing a lady skating on ice

Barbara Ann Scott
A waxwork at Madame Tussauds of the Canadian Ice Skater Barbara Ann Scott is dressed for display, seated before a model of England Football legend Sir Stanley Matthews

At the Skating Carnival - Pretty lady reveller with a broom
At the Skating Carnival - Pretty lady reveller wearing a very stylish black dress with red floral pattern with a broom. Date: 1905

Greetings to you all - A pretty skater leads a Pierrot and other revellers onto the ice. She holds a long stick onto which an orange Chinese lantern is attached. Date: 1905

Yuletide Sports Abroad- Society at St Moritz and Murren
A variety of snowy scenes at St Moritz and Murren in Switzerland, including skating and ice hockey

Jayne Torvill and her husband Phil Christensen walking down the road. 23rd September 1991

3 Palm Trees
Friedemann Pracht

The International Exhibition: "Winter in Zealand", by A. Dillens, 1862. Creator: W Thomas
The International Exhibition: "Winter in Zealand", by A. Dillens, 1862. Engraving of a painting. As in other parts of Holland

Ice Skaters, c. 1920. Artist: Klinger, Max (1857-1920)
Ice Skaters, c. 1920. From a private collection

Skater dancing on ice, illuminated by three spotlights on her back. Italy. Date of Photograph:1970 - 1980

Skater during an exhibition. Italy. Date of Photograph:1940 - 1950

The French skating couple, Pierre Brunet and Antree Brunet Joly
3567099 The French skating couple, Pierre Brunet and Antree Brunet Joly by Unknown photographer, (20th century); (add.info.: Europe 1920-1930 ca)

Roller-skaters on track Italy. Date of Photograph:1950 ca

Group of men help some women to wear ice skates along the river Leine in Hanover Germany Hanover. Date of Photograph:03/1894

Ice skaters on the river Leine in Hanover Germany Hannover. Date of Photograph:03/1894

Group of skaters on ice in Hanover Germany Hanover. Date of Photograph:03/1894

Group portrait of an ice rink in Hanover Germany Hanover. Date of Photograph:03/1894

Skaters on ice in Hanover Germany Hanover. Date of Photograph:03/1894

NYC, Rockefeller Center, Ice Rink with skaters, Prometheus sculpture

New York City, Central Park, Wollman Rink

Frozen lake with hockey players. Date of Photograph:1975-1995

People skating on a frozen mountain lake. Date of Photograph:1975-1995

A Good Day for Skating, 1923 (oil on canvas)
823279 A Good Day for Skating, 1923 (oil on canvas) by Christy, Howard Chandler (1873-1952); 93.9x71.1 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: A Good Day for Skating. Howard Chandler Christy (1873-1952)

Jayne Torvill and her new husband Phil Christenson leaving Heathrow fror Chicago. 18th January 1991

Thomas Cook Travel Brochure - Cover - Winter Sports in France, Italy, Austria, Norway, Sweden and Czechoslovakia. 1923

Karl Schafer, Austrian figure skater, Winter Olympic Games, Garmisch-Partenkirchen, Germany, 1936. Schafer won the mens individual gold medal

Fall!
Miguel Silva

Sevilla 5
Blas Carrión

Cartoon illustration by Mars, A New Woman
Cartoon illustration by Mars, captioned A New Woman Showing a woman skating in costume and hat, pushing a man in top hat, blanket and furs in a seated sleigh. Date: 1895

Advertisement for Geraudel's Pastilles, captioned During the late frost'. By F H Townsend (February 25, 1868?? December 11, 1920), illustrator and cartoonist

Fancy Skating
Ice skaters Katie Schmidt, Howard Nicholson and Paul Kreckon demonstrate their skills during the winter season in the Alps. Date: circa 1925

Skater Venice Beach California

Nikolai Panin, 1908 (b/w photo)
937252 Nikolai Panin, 1908 (b/w photo) by Russian Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Nikolay Aleksandrovich Panin-Kolomenkin)

Winter Pleasures (oil on panel)
471451 Winter Pleasures (oil on panel) by Vrancx, Sebastian (1573-1647); 51x65 cm; Koninklijk Museum voor Schone Kunsten, Antwerp, Belgium; © Art in Flanders

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"Embracing the Frozen Joy: A Glimpse into the World of Skaters" Step back in time to c. 1620, as Hendrick Avercamp's masterpiece "Enjoying the Ice near a Town" transports us to an era where skaters reveled in icy delights. The canvas comes alive with vibrant scenes - from four frogs gracefully gliding on a Christmas card, to skaters twirling amidst a winter wonderland. Fast forward to modern times and we find ourselves captivated by the allure of ice skating at Blackpool Ice Drome, depicted in a captivating poster that beckons us to glide across its glistening surface. Chanel Skater 1929 epitomizes elegance and style as it captures the essence of this timeless sport. Literature enthusiasts will recognize Charles Dickens' enchanting tale, The Pickwick Papers, brought vividly to life by Hablot Knight Browne's illustration showcasing characters joyfully skating together. Meanwhile, Emile Waldteufel's Les Patineurs Valse sets our hearts alight with its melodic charm. Winter landscapes adorned with skaters take center stage in Droochsloot's painting and Dutch skaters on the Zuider Zee transport us back centuries ago when frozen waters became playgrounds for merriment. At the Skating Carnival, we encounter a pretty lady reveller wielding a broom while greetings are exchanged between Pierrot and an enchanting skater leading the way. Hendrick Avercamp once again enchants us with his talent through "AVERCAMP: WINTER, " capturing every intricate detail of frost-kissed woodlands blanketed under snow-covered trees – truly an ode to nature's wintry beauty. Whether it be historical or contemporary depictions, these glimpses into the world of skaters remind us that this beloved pastime transcends time and brings forth sheer delight for all who dare to glide upon the ice.