Skater Collection

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

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

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

The Joys of Winter, after the 16th century engraving by De Bruyn. From Illustrierte Sittengeschichte vom Mittelalter
955338 The Joys of Winter, after the 16th century engraving by De Bruyn. From Illustrierte Sittengeschichte vom Mittelalter bis zur Gegenwart by Eduard Fuchs, published 1909.; Private Collection.

Outdoor ice skating in the 19th century. From Illustrierte Sittengeschichte vom Mittelalter bis zur Gegenwart by Eduard
1000855 Outdoor ice skating in the 19th century. From Illustrierte Sittengeschichte vom Mittelalter bis zur Gegenwart by Eduard Fuchs, published 1909.; Private Collection.

Couple of skaters
3574553 Couple of skaters by Unknown photographer, (19th century); (add.info.: Italy 1890 ca. Photographer: Unidentified Author); Touring Club Italiano/Alinari Archives Management.

Poster advertising a roller skating rink in Paris, 1905 (colour litho)
PER360337 Poster advertising a roller skating rink in Paris, 1905 (colour litho) by French School, (20th century); Private Collection.

Engraving depicting a young woman skating, 19th century
5308759 Engraving depicting a young woman skating, 19th century; (add.info.: Engraving depicting a young woman skating. Dated 19th century 01/02/1882); Universal History Archive/UIG.

Ice skating in the 18th century. From Illustrierte Sittengeschichte vom Mittelalter bis zur Gegenwart by Eduard Fuchs
1000912 Ice skating in the 18th century. From Illustrierte Sittengeschichte vom Mittelalter bis zur Gegenwart by Eduard Fuchs, published 1909.; Private Collection.

Skating Vizcacha
Santiago Bugdadi

Roller-skaters on track
3568716 Roller-skaters on track by Unknown photographer, (20th century); (add.info.: Italy 1950 ca. Photographer: Unidentified Author); Alinari Archives, Florence.

The Austrian figure skater Melita Brunner
3572826 The Austrian figure skater Melita Brunner by Unknown photographer, (20th century); (add.info.: France 1930 ca. Photographer: Unidentified Author); Alinari Archives, Florence.

Winter Skating Scene c.1920
GG32184 Winter Skating Scene c.1920 by Munzer, Adolf (1870-1953); Private Collection; (add.info.: by Adolf Munzer); Photo © Gavin Graham Gallery, London, UK.

The jump.
Miguel Silva

3 Palm Trees
Friedemann Pracht

Fall!
Miguel Silva

alice
Erkan Camlilar

Skater. Creator: Hendrick Avercamp
Skater

The Yard and Washhouse. From A Home (26 watercolours). Creator: Carl Larsson
The Yard and Washhouse. From A Home (26 watercolours), Unknown date

Skating at Boston, 1859. Creator: Unknown
Skating at Boston, 1859. Periodical: Harper's Weekly, 12 March 1859

Ice entertainment, 1741-1820. Creator: Abraham Delfos
Ice entertainment, 1741-1820

Cottages and Frozen River, 1629. Creator: Esaias van de Velde
Cottages and Frozen River, 1629

Winter landscape with a woodend bridge near some houses, between c1650 and c1660. Creator: Aert van der Neer
Winter landscape with a woodend bridge near some houses, between c1650 and c1660

Skaters and horse sleigh on the ice, 1840-1880. Creator: Johannes Tavenraat
Skaters and horse sleigh on the ice, 1840-1880

The Figure Skater, 1883. Creator: Marchetti, Ludovico (1853-1909)
The Figure Skater, 1883. Private Collection

Children skating outside Fåborg, 1901. Creator: Peter Hansen
Children skating outside Faborg, 1901

Skating in Hyde-Park - drawn by John Leech, 1857. Creator: Joseph Swain
Skating in Hyde-Park - drawn by John Leech, 1857. Winter entertainment in London....it is in the parks where Jack Frost is to be seen in all his glory - there his admirers assemble in

Skaters near Zwolle, c.1610-1640. Creator: Gerard Terborch II
Skaters near Zwolle, c.1610-1640

Ice fun on the corner of Spui and Nieuwezijds Voorburgwal, 1773-1838. Creators: Anthonie van den Bos, Jan van Kessel
Ice fun on the corner of Spui and Nieuwezijds Voorburgwal, 1773-1838

‘The Skaters': Peasants in an Interior, c.1656. Creator: Adriaen van Ostade
The Skaters': Peasants in an Interior, c.1656

The Blauwpoort in Leiden in the Winter, c.1635-c.1665. Creator: Abraham Beerstraten
The Blauwpoort in Leiden in the Winter, c.1635-c.1665

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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.