Discus Collection

Discus thrower statue
Statue of a discus thrower (discobolus). Marble statue in the Vatican Museums, Italy, depicting a nude, male athlete preparing to throw a discus

Discus Fam: Cichlidae Amazon Basin Brazil
KEL-704 DISCUS FISHES - CICHLIDAE Amazon Basin Brazil Symphysodon discus Fam: Cichlidae Ken Lucas Please note that prints are for personal display purposes only and may not be reproduced in anyway

Poet and discus thrower, Mlle. H. Konopacka
Halina Konopacka (1900 - 1989), famous athlete and the first Polish Olympic Champion (1928, Amsterdam). She took part in the Olympic Games in Amsterdam, where she won a gold medal in discus throw

Discus Throwing - Olympics, London 1908
Classic Games at Shepherds Bush - Four positions in throwing the discus. Series of four photographs showing the positions adopted while throwing the discus

Olympics Games - Paris - 1924
A souvenir card from the Olympic Games in Paris, France in 1924 Date: 1924

Nudibranchia or sea slugs: Hermaea bifida 1, Facelina auriculata coronata 2, Dendronotus frondosus 3, Okenia elegans 4, Doto coronata 5, Tritonia hombergii 6 and Ancula gibbosa 7

Discus throwing in Ancient Greece (coloured engraving)
3630036 Discus throwing in Ancient Greece (coloured engraving) by German School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Discus throwing in Ancient Greece)

Ancient Roman athletes throwing the discus

Discus- FW south America
PM-9886 Discus FW south America Symphysodon aquarium fish Pat Morris Please note that prints are for personal display purposes only and may not be reproduced in anyway

St. Denis, B. Mr. 1913. Creator: Arnold Genthe
St. Denis, B. Mr. 1913

The Discobolus of Myron, 1908. Creator: Unknown
The Discobolus of Myron, 1908. Le Discobole De Myron. The Discobolo di Castelporziano, a plaster composite reconstruction after the Lancellotti Discobolus

Queen Helen's discobolus, preserved at the National Museum of Rome, Rome Rome National Museum of Rome Statue Classical, Greek Art, Greece, Europe, Ancient Civilization

Red-figured Attic amphora with discobolus, preserved in the Gregorian Etruscan Museum, Vatican City State of the Vatican City Vatican Museums, Gregorian Etruscan Museum Amphora Classical, Greek Art

Bronze reconstruction of Queen Helen's discobolus, National Roman Museum, Terme di Diocleziano, Rome Rome Terme di Diocleziano, National Roman Museum Statue Classical, Greek Art, Greece, Europe

Classical athlete throwing the discus, (1908). Creator: Unknown
Classical athlete throwing the discus, (1908). Athlete Antique Lancant Le Disque. Ancient Greek naked discus-thrower, after a detail on a Panathenaic vase of the 5th century BC

Greek Athlete Throwing the Discus, 1890. Creator: Unknown
Greek Athlete Throwing the Discus, 1890. The Discus was one of the events of the ancient Greek pentathlon, dating back to at least 708 BC. From " Cassells Illustrated Universal History, Vol

Athletes and Sculptures
Athletes posing, and being rendered in the form of sculpture. Shown posing are swimmer and actor Johnny Weissmuller (1904-1984) and boxer Primo Carnera (1906-1967)

Greek athletes and their tools
6340200 Greek athletes and their tools by Sasso, Giovanni Antonio (19th century); (add.info.: Greek athletes and their tools)

Jason Tunks Discus World Athletics Championships Stade De France, St Denis, Paris, France 24 August 2003 Date: 24 August 2003

Natalya Sadova Womens Discus Womens Discus Athens, Greece 22 August 2004 Date: 22 August 2004

Olympic Stadium Olympic Stadium Mens Discus Athens, Greece 24 August 2004 Date: 24 August 2004

Virgillijus Alekna, Robert Fazekas & Aleksander Tammert Mens Discus Mens Discus Athens, Greece 24 August 2004 Date: 24 August 2004

Virgillijus Alekna Mens Discus Mens Discus Athens, Greece 23 August 2004 Date: 23 August 2004

Robert Fazekas Mens Discus Mens Discus Athens, Greece 24 August 2004 Date: 24 August 2004

Four-Armed God Vishnu Holding Discus and Conch, Vijayanagar period, 15th century

Hyacinth Awaiting His Turn to Throw the Discus, c. 1824

Ancient Greek statue of a discus thrower at rest (engraving)
5216642 Ancient Greek statue of a discus thrower at rest (engraving) by German School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Ancient Greek statue of a discus thrower at rest)

Plate 519. A, Throwing Disk; B, Ascending Steps; C, Walking
3950106 Plate 519. A, Throwing Disk; B, Ascending Steps; C, Walking. 1872-85 (collotype on paper) by Muybridge, Eadweard (1830-1904); 23.8x30.8 cm; Addison Gallery of American Art, Phillips Academy

Greek athlete throwing the discus, illustration from Cassells Illustrated Universal History by Edward Ollier
LLM463878 Greek athlete throwing the discus, illustration from Cassells Illustrated Universal History by Edward Ollier, 1890 (digitally enhanced image) by English School

The Diskobolos, illustration from History of Greece by Victor Duruy, published 1890 (digitally enhanced image)
LLM438576 The Diskobolos, illustration from History of Greece by Victor Duruy, published 1890 (digitally enhanced image) by American School

The death of Hyacinth (chromolitho)
2782942 The death of Hyacinth (chromolitho) by European School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The death of Hyacinth. Liebig card, published in late 19th or early 20th century)

Couple waiting for a coach, Place de la Concorde
Couple waiting for the Saint-Cloud coach, Place de la Concorde, 1806. She in deep bonnet and high-waisted coat, he in hat, coat, breeches and boots. Saint Cloud was part of the Malmaison estate

Attic Black-figure amphora depicting athletes (ceramic)
XCF306872 Attic Black-figure amphora depicting athletes (ceramic) by Greek School, (5th century BC); Private Collection; Greek, out of copyright

Statue of an ephebe making a libation (bronze)
XIR178753 Statue of an ephebe making a libation (bronze) by Roman, (3rd century AD); Musee Saint-Raymond, Toulouse, France; (add.info)

Men playing the Roman game of La Ruzzica, Italy
Men playing the Roman game of La Ruzzica (or La Rotuola, similar to throwing the discus), Italy. The circular object is made of heavy, hard wood. Date: early 19th century

Attic red-figure amphora depicting elderly bearded male and a youth
AMQ103371 Attic red-figure amphora depicting elderly bearded male and a youth, probably 6th century BC (pottery) by Greek; Ashmolean Museum, University of Oxford, UK; eAshmolean Museum; Greek

Leptomedusae jellyfish: Aequorea pensilis 1, Zygocanna diploconus 2, 3, 5, many-ribbed jellyfish, Aequorea forskalea 4, and Orchistoma elegans 6

Greek athlete throwing the discus, illustration from Cassells Illustrated Universal History by Edward Ollier
LLM463882 Greek athlete throwing the discus, illustration from Cassells Illustrated Universal History by Edward Ollier, 1890 (digitally enhanced image) by English School

Testimonial presented to Mr Rufford, by the Stourbridge Cricket Club (engraving)
1617461 Testimonial presented to Mr Rufford, by the Stourbridge Cricket Club (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Testimonial presented to Mr Rufford)

Throwing the Stone in Appenzell (engraving)
1092819 Throwing the Stone in Appenzell (engraving) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Throwing the Stone in Appenzell)

Greek athlete throwing the discus, illustration from Cassells Illustrated Universal History by Edward Ollier
LLM463875 Greek athlete throwing the discus, illustration from Cassells Illustrated Universal History by Edward Ollier, 1890 (digitally enhanced image) by English School

Greek athlete throwing the discus, illustration from Cassells Illustrated Universal History by Edward Ollier
LLM463877 Greek athlete throwing the discus, illustration from Cassells Illustrated Universal History by Edward Ollier, 1890 (digitally enhanced image) by English School

Greek athlete throwing the discus, illustration from Cassells Illustrated Universal History by Edward Ollier
LLM463874 Greek athlete throwing the discus, illustration from Cassells Illustrated Universal History by Edward Ollier, 1890 (digitally enhanced image) by English School

Ancient Greek statue of a discus thrower making a throw (engraving)
5216640 Ancient Greek statue of a discus thrower making a throw (engraving) by German School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Illustration from Hellas und Rom)

Plate 521. A, Walking; B, Ascending Step; C, Throwing Disk, 1872-85 (collotype on paper)
3950108 Plate 521. A, Walking; B, Ascending Step; C, Throwing Disk, 1872-85 (collotype on paper) by Muybridge, Eadweard (1830-1904); 28.4x25.9 cm; Addison Gallery of American Art, Phillips Academy

Plate 307. Throwing An Iron Disk, 1872-85 (collotype on paper)
3950053 Plate 307. Throwing An Iron Disk, 1872-85 (collotype on paper) by Muybridge, Eadweard (1830-1904); 25.7x27 cm; Addison Gallery of American Art, Phillips Academy, Andover, MA

Ancient Greece (coloured engraving)
3630052 Ancient Greece (coloured engraving) by German School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Ancient Greece)

The Lancellotti Discobolus (marble)
704447 The Lancellotti Discobolus (marble) by Roman, (2nd century AD); Palazzo Massimo Lancellotti, Rome, Italy; (add.info.: A Roman copy of the 5th century BC Greek original by Myron)

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"From Ancient Greece to the Amazon Basin: Exploring the Fascinating World of Discus" Dive into the depths of the Amazon Basin in Brazil, where you'll find a vibrant family known as Discus Fam: Cichlidae. Marvel at the iconic statue of a discus thrower, symbolizing strength and athleticism throughout history. Transport yourself back to ancient Greece through a colored engraving depicting skilled athletes engaged in discus throwing competitions. Meet Mlle. H. Konopacka, an extraordinary poet who also excelled as a discus thrower, defying societal expectations with her diverse talents. Witness ancient Roman athletes showcasing their prowess by hurling the discus with precision and power. Relive the excitement of London 1908 Olympics, where talented individuals from around the world competed fiercely in discus throwing events. Discover an unexpected connection between sea slugs called Nudibranchia and this captivating sport that has enthralled generations for centuries. Step into Paris 1924 Olympics Games and witness another chapter unfold in the rich history throwing as athletes strive for glory on international grounds. Explore South America's freshwater habitats where stunning varieties fish thrive amidst lush landscapes and tranquil waters. Uncover intriguing parallels between sculptors immortalizing athletic achievements through statues like The Discobolus of Myron and modern-day sportsmanship at its finest. Bonus: Delve into wartime history with WW1 German discus grenades, which carried both destructive force and symbolic significance during this tumultuous period.