Spectator Collection

Fin d arabesque Painting a essence taken from the pastel by Edgar Degas (1834-1917
JLJ4689430 Fin d arabesque Painting a essence taken from the pastel by Edgar Degas (1834-1917) 1877 Sun. 0, 67x0, 38 m Paris, musee d Orsay by Degas, Edgar (1834-1917); Musee d Orsay, Paris

Augusta National Golf Club House, 1943. Augusta National Golf Club was founded by Bobby Jones (1902-1971) and Clifford Roberts (1894-1977) on the site of the former Fruitland (later Fruitlands)

The Orrery by Joseph Wright (1734-1797). This artwork was painted in 1766. Its full title is A Philospher giving a Lecture on the Orrery in which a Lamp is put in place of the Sun

ARTHUR ASHE (1943-1993). American tennis player. Photographed during his match against Jimmy Connors in the mens singles final at Wimbledon, won by Ashe in four sets, 5 July 1975

WORLD SERIES, 1955. Left fielder Sandy Amoros of the Brooklyn Dodgers catches a deep fly ball hit by Yogi Berra of the New York Yankees in the sixth inning of the seventh

CLEVELAND: JACOBS FIELD. The home of the Cleveland Indians baseball team in Cleveland, Ohio. Photograph, c2000

The second fight between Harry Paulson and Tom Paddock, 1851 (late 19th or early 20th century). Artist: Pugnis
The second fight between Harry Paulson and Tom Paddock, 1851 (late 19th or early 20th century). An illustration from Famous Fights

An Aerial Cricket Match of the Future, c1918 (1919). Artist: W Heath Robinson
An Aerial Cricket Match of the Future, c1918 (1919). From The Wonder Book of Aircraft for Boys and Girls, edited by Harry Golding. [Ward. Lock & Co. Limited, London, Melbourne and Toronto, 1919]

USA, Kentucky, Louisville. Horses racing on turf at Churchill Downs. Credit as: Don Grall / Jaynes Gallery / DanitaDelimont

WA, Seattle, Safeco Field, Mariners baseball game

Riley Lynx of AR Rye competing in the MCC Lands End Trial, 1935. Artist: Bill Brunell
Riley Lynx 1089 cc. Vehicle Reg. No. BPC886. Event Entry No: 158 Driver: Rye, A.R. Retired. Place: M.C.C. Lands End Trial. Date: 19/20.4.35

White Horse Final
Mounted policemen control the crowds overflowing onto the pitch before the FA Cup Final between West Ham United and Bolton Wanderers at Wembley Stadium

The Airpump by Joseph Wright
The Air Pump by Joseph Wright (1734-1797). This artwork was painted in 1768. Its full title is An Experiment on a Bird in the Air Pump

Colonel Mordaunt watching a cock fight at Lucknow, India, 1790. Artist: Johan Zoffany
Colonel Mordaunt watching a cock fight at Lucknow, India, 1790. In an open-sided tent, East India Company officers and administrators sit and stand under a canopy

CARTOON: TWEED RING, 1871. The Tammany Tiger Loose. Thomas Nasts powerful indictment of Tweed and his ring, published on the eve of the New York municipal and state elections of 1871. Cartoon, 1871

The English boxing champion Daniel Mendoza (c1763-1836): etching, c1788-95, by James Gillray
BOXING CHAMPION, 1790s. The English boxing champion Daniel Mendoza (c1763-1836): etching, c1788-95, by James Gillray

BOXING MATCH, 1941. Match between Lou Nova and Pat Comiskey at Madison Square Garden, New York, 1941

WORLD SERIES, 1941. A view of the action at Ebbets Field in Brooklyn, New York, during Game 3 of the 1941 World Series between the Brooklyn Dodgers (in the field) and the New York Yankees

Illustration of two knights competing in a medieval jousting tournament

A sack race in Swanley, Kent. 1939

WILMA RUDOLPH (1940-1994). American track and field athlete. Crossing the finish line to win the 400-meter relay for the United States at the Summer Olympic Games in Rome, Italy, 8 September 1960

KILRAIN VS. SULLIVAN, 1889. John L. Sullivan knocks out Jake Kilrain in the last round of the 75-round contest at Richburg, Mississippi, on 8 July 1889, Sullivans last bare-knuckle fight

NEW YORK: POLO GROUNDS. Crowd of baseball fans pouring onto the field at the Polo Grounds in New York City after attending the New York Giants final game, a 9-1 loss to the Pittsburgh Pirates

WORLD SERIES, 1970. Brooks Robinson, third baseman for the Baltimore Orioles, kneels to catch a ball hit by Johnny Bench of the Cincinnati Reds to end the top of the first inning of Game 3 of

The Battle Between Cribb and Molineaux, September 28, 1811, October 3, 1811. Cribbs second was John Gully and his bottle-holder Joe Ward

VLADIMIR LENIN (1870-1924). Vladimir Ilich Ulyanov Lenin. Russian Communist leader. Lenin Rallying the People. Oil on canvas by Irakliy Toidze

GOODYEAR BLIMP. Early 20th century photograph

Tatler First Issue 1709
THE TATLER Founded by Richard Steele, Joseph Addison was a major contributor. The Tatler was succeeded by The Spectator in 1711

Fencing Match Between Mademoiselle La Chevaliere D Eon De Beaumont and Monsieur De Saint George, 1787. After Charles Jean Robineau. From Connoisseur Extra No. 5 - Old Sporting Prints by Ralph Nevill

American boxer. Gene Tunney down for the famous long count in the championship bout with Dempsey at Soldier Field
JACK DEMPSEY (1895-1983). American boxer. Gene Tunney down for the famous long count in the championship bout with Dempsey at Soldier Field, Chicago, Illinois, 22 September 1927

KNIGHTS IN TOURNAMENT. Knights on horseback in a ring at a medieval tournament, one of whom (left) is being presented with a trophy. French manuscript illumination, 15th century

Lords Match
1906: Spectators watching a match at Lords cricket ground, London. (Photo by Topical Press Agency/Getty Images)

The velocipede course in the garden of the Luxembourg, Paris, France, in 1818. Wood engraving, French, 19th century
PARIS: BICYCLING, 1818. The velocipede course in the garden of the Luxembourg, Paris, France, in 1818. Wood engraving, French, 19th century

On Pleasure Bent, On Pleasure Broke by Lance Mattinson
Cartoon showing an optimistic chap arriving at a greyhound racing stadium, hopeful about winning some money and then leaving looking crestfallen. Obviously, it wasn t his lucky night

English grandee of the East India Company riding in an Indian procession, 1825-1830

Big-wave surfer Sebastian Steudtner of Germany drops in a large wave at Praia do Norte in Nazare, Portugal November 9, 2018. REUTERS/Rafael Marchante TPX IMAGES OF THE DAY

SALEM WITCH TRIALS, 1692. The Trial of George Jacobs at Salem for Witchcraft. Oil on canvas by Tompkins Harrison Matteson (1813-1884)

Cars on the start line at a BARC race meeting, Brooklands, 1930. Artist: Bill Brunell
Alfa Romeo 3000 cc. No: 6. Bugatti Type 37 1496 cc. Event Entry No: 9. Riley 1089 cc. Event Entry No: 5. Lea Francis Hyper 1496S cc. No: 3. Brooklands. BARC. Date: 22.3.30

Cricket at Gads Hill Place, Rochester, c1868. Charles Dickens Bowling the first ball at a charity match at the back of Gads Hill Place near Rochester, September 16th 1868. From The Studio Volume 108

Behold the Reward of those Who Meddle in Other Peoples Affairs, c1900-1950
Behold the Reward of those Who Meddle in Other Peoples Affairs. c1900-1950

Jockeys riding in horse race, spectators in background, side view

SULLIVAN VS. KILRAIN, 1889. The open-air championship match between John L. Sullivan (The Boston Strong Boy) and Jake Kilrain at Richburg, Mississippi, 8 July 1889

THE BAMBOULA, 1885. Drawing, 1885, by Edward Windsor Kemble

Vantage Point
27th August 1938: A row of spectators watching the match between Arsenal and Portsmouth from a convenient vantage point overlooking the Arsenal ground

The Oxford University versus Cambridge University cross country race at Horton Kirby, Kent. 1937

MOVIE THEATER, 1920s. Interior of an unidentified New York City motion picture theatre showing a film with Buster Keaton, 1920s

ERC 1972: Scottish Rally
JUNE 03: Hannu Mikkola / Hamish Cardno, Ford Escort MkI RS1600 during the Scottish Rally on June 03, 1972. (Photo by LAT Images)

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"The Spectator: Witnessing History Unfold Through the Eyes of Onlookers" The Orrery by Joseph Wright: A group of mesmerized spectators gaze upon a mechanical model of the solar system, marveling at the wonders of science and human ingenuity. Augusta National Golf Club House, 1943: Eager fans gather around the clubhouse, eagerly awaiting their favorite golfers as they compete in one of the most prestigious tournaments in the world. WORLD SERIES, 1955: In a nail-biting moment captured forever, Sandy Amoros soars through Yankee Stadium's left field to catch Yogi Berra's deep fly ball during Game 7, leaving spectators breathless with anticipation. Buddhist monk Thich Quang Duc committing self-immolation in Saigon: Shocked onlookers witness an act of profound protest against injustice as this brave monk sets himself ablaze to shed light on President Ngo Dinh Diem's mistreatment of protestors. The Airpump by Joseph Wright: With fascination and curiosity etched on their faces, observers gather around an air pump experiment that symbolizes mankind's relentless pursuit of knowledge and scientific discovery. CLEVELAND: JACOBS FIELD - A sea of passionate baseball enthusiasts fills Jacobs Field; their collective cheers echoing through time as they support their beloved Cleveland Indians with unwavering loyalty. Churchill Downs horse racing at Kentucky Derby: Amidst thunderous hooves pounding against turf tracks at Churchill Downs, spectators hold their breaths while witnessing majestic horses galloping towards glory during America's greatest horse race event. Arthur Ashe triumphs over Jimmy Connors at Wimbledon finals in 1975: Captured mid-match point, ardent tennis fans watch intently as American legend Arthur Ashe defeats his opponent with grace and skill during a historic Wimbledon final match that will be remembered for years to come. Medieval jousting tournament.