Contest Collection (page 9)

The Contest of the Lyre and the Pipe in the Valley of Tempe (engraving)
5199272 The Contest of the Lyre and the Pipe in the Valley of Tempe (engraving) by Danby, Francis (1793-1861) (after); Private Collection; (add.info)

The Sangerkrieg, a contest between minstrels at the Wartburg castle in Thuringia in 1207 (engraving)
5208046 The Sangerkrieg, a contest between minstrels at the Wartburg castle in Thuringia in 1207 (engraving) by Schwind, Moritz Ludwig von (1804-71) (after); Private Collection; (add.info)

The Contest for the "America"Cup, a Scene on the Crowded Course (litho)
1056599 The Contest for the " America" Cup, a Scene on the Crowded Course (litho) by Wyllie, William Lionel (1851-1931) (after); Private Collection; (add.info)

The University Boat Race, Reminiscences of Last Years Contest (engraving)
1053465 The University Boat Race, Reminiscences of Last Years Contest (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The University Boat Race)

The Race for the "America"Cup, among the Yachts previous to the Contest between the "Volunteer"and
1046178 The Race for the " America" Cup, among the Yachts previous to the Contest between the " Volunteer" and " Thistle" (engraving) by Rogers

The Contest for the Coupe de France at Ryde, the "Laurea"winning the First Match (b / w photo)
1042893 The Contest for the Coupe de France at Ryde, the " Laurea" winning the First Match (b/w photo) by English photographer

A beauty contest between Cassiopeia and the Nereids judged by Aion, House of Aion, Paphos
696742 A beauty contest between Cassiopeia and the Nereids judged by Aion, House of Aion, Paphos, Cyprus (mosaic) by Roman, (3rd century AD); House of Aion, Kato Paphos

The Contest for the "America"Cup, Final Practice before the Race (litho)
1043150 The Contest for the " America" Cup, Final Practice before the Race (litho) by Walker, T. Dart (fl.1850-d.1914); Private Collection; (add.info)

Elijah and the priests of Baal on Mount Carmel (chromolitho)
976511 Elijah and the priests of Baal on Mount Carmel (chromolitho) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Elijah and the priests of Baal on Mount Carmel)

Limerick Judging (colour litho)
964608 Limerick Judging (colour litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Limerick Judging. From Truth, 25 December 1907.); © Look and Learn

Of the contest for the arms of Achilles
1192659 Of the contest for the arms of Achilles by Cole, Herbert (1867-1930); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Sunset of Heroes published by J M Dent & Son Ltd 1932); English, out of copyright

Introductions, 1921 (litho)
874635 Introductions, 1921 (litho) by Bellows, George Wesley (1882-1925); 21.59 x17.78 cm; San Diego Museum of Art, USA; eSan Diego Museum of Art; Museum purchase; American, out of copyright

Panathenaic amphora depicting an athlete receiving a trophy, 580-520 BC (ceramic)
869975 Panathenaic amphora depicting an athlete receiving a trophy, 580-520 BC (ceramic) by Greek, (6th century BC); Louvre, Paris, France; Greek, out of copyright

Bayonet-fighting at Aldershot (engraving)
729567 Bayonet-fighting at Aldershot (engraving) by Dadd, Frank (1851-1929) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Bayonet-fighting at Aldershot)

Archery (chromolitho)
735083 Archery (chromolitho) by European School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Archery. Liebig card, late 19th century/early 20th century)

Bicycle Tournament at Liverpool (coloured engraving)
729139 Bicycle Tournament at Liverpool (coloured engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Bicycle Tournament at Liverpool. Illustration initialled C R)

"Sore was the contest"(litho)
2813818 " Sore was the contest" (litho) by Curtis, Dora (c.1875-1925); Private Collection; (add.info.: " Sore was the contest." Illustration for Stories of King Arthur)

The Gymnastics And Firemen Competition In Milan, The Arena Races (colour litho)
2798558 The Gymnastics And Firemen Competition In Milan, The Arena Races (colour litho) by Beltrame, Achille (1871-1945); Private Collection; (add.info)

Medieval Jousting Tournament, arrival and contest

Bathing Beauties at Steeplechase Park Pool, Coney Island, NY, USA. Date: circa late 1930s

Gladiators, the End of the Combat (colour litho)
2794638 Gladiators, the End of the Combat (colour litho) by Forestier, Amedee (1854-1930) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Gladiators, the End of the Combat)

Knights jousting before a King and Queen (colour engraving)
STC255272 Knights jousting before a King and Queen (colour engraving) by Italian School, (19th century); Private Collection; The Stapleton Collection; Italian, out of copyright

The Judgement of Paris, 1890 (gouache on paper)
HTL94053 The Judgement of Paris, 1890 (gouache on paper) by Ford, Henry Justice (1860-1941); 25.4x17.8 cm; Private Collection; By courtesy of Julian Hartnoll; English, out of copyright

Miss England Speedboat
Miss England was the name of a series of speedboats used by Henry Seagrave and Kaye Don to contest world water speed records in the 1920s and 1930s. Date: circa 1950

Sacred Love and Profane Love, 1602 (oil on canvas)
AII135317 Sacred Love and Profane Love, 1602 (oil on canvas) by Baglione, Giovanni (1571-1644); 240x143 cm; Palazzo Barberini, Gallerie Nazionali Barberini Corsini, Rome

Sir Charles Morgan at the Castleton Ploughing Match, 1845 (oil on canvas)
NWP149795 Sir Charles Morgan at the Castleton Ploughing Match, 1845 (oil on canvas) by Mullock, James Flewitt (1818-92); 63.5x76 cm; Newport Museum and Art Gallery

Ms 324 f. 62 v. Arachne challenges Pallas and becomes a spider
HLK151279 Ms 324 f.62 v. Arachne challenges Pallas and becomes a spider, from Metamorphoses 6 by Ovid, 1479 (vellum) by Netherlandish School

The Tom Thumb Locomotive races against a horse drawn car
PNP246645 The Tom Thumb Locomotive races against a horse drawn car, from The History of the First Locomotives in America, by William H

A Four-in-Hand Race at the Five Bells Tavern, New Cross (oil on canvas)
BOU203138 A Four-in-Hand Race at the Five Bells Tavern, New Cross (oil on canvas) by Jones, Herbert (fl.1855-1885); 30.5x61 cm; Private Collection; Bourne Gallery, Reigate, Surrey; English

Reproduction of a poster advertising a wrestling tournament, at The Fountain, Liege
STC137387 Reproduction of a poster advertising a wrestling tournament, at The Fountain, Liege, Belgium, 1899 (colour litho) by Rossenfosse

A Fencing Room (engraving) (b / w photo)
CHT226044 A Fencing Room (engraving) (b/w photo) by Spanish School, (18th century); Bibliotheque des Arts Decoratifs, Paris, France; eArchives Charmet; Spanish, out of copyright

Title page for Annalia Dubrensia: Upon the Yeerely celebration of Mr
STC229675 Title page for Annalia Dubrensia: Upon the Yeerely celebration of Mr. Robert Dovers Olimpick Games upon Cotswold Hills, 1636 (woodcut) by English School

Presentation of the dogs to the Count of Foix Miniature from "
JLJ4671027 Presentation of the dogs to the Count of Foix Miniature from " The book of hunting" by Gaston III Phoebus, Count of Foix, Lord of Bearn (1331-1391), 1387-1388

Atalanta and Hippomenes, 1612 (oil on canvas)
LRI4622216 Atalanta and Hippomenes, 1612 (oil on canvas) by Reni, Guido (1575-1642); Prado, Madrid, Spain; (add.info.: Atalante)

An original match: at the British exhibition in Wembley
XEE4185451 An original match: at the British exhibition in Wembley, a professional walker competes with a horse riding by jockey Nightingall to find out which of the two will cover in 6 (six)

The first snow act: the start of the 1924 Winter Olympics in Chamonix on January 25, 1924
XEE4185213 The first snow act: the start of the 1924 Winter Olympics in Chamonix on January 25, 1924. Jumping ski test. Engraving in " Le Petite Journal illustrious" 1924

The judgment of Paris (Painting, 17th century)
LRI4574412 The judgment of Paris (Painting, 17th century) by Rubens, Peter Paul (1577-1640); Akademie der Bildenden Kunste, Vienna

The painter Zeuxis (or Zeuxippos, Greek painter, 464-398 BC
JLJ4575069 The painter Zeuxis (or Zeuxippos, Greek painter, 464-398 BC) choosing for model the most beautiful girls of Crotone Painting by Francois Andre Vincent (1746-1816) Sun

Greek art: music contest between Apollo and Marsyas (playing aulos and lyre)
LRI4590787 Greek art: music contest between Apollo and Marsyas (playing aulos and lyre). Low relief carved in marble, 320 BC, Greek antiquity

History of the bicycle: race of grand bi (grand bi). Engraving of the 20th century
JLJ4565282 History of the bicycle: race of grand bi (grand bi). Engraving of the 20th century. Private collection by Anonymous; Private Collection; (add.info.: History of the bicycle)

Signage contest at the Paris City Hall, in "Le Petit Parisien"
XEE4178113 Signage contest at the Paris City Hall, in " Le Petit Parisien", 1902 (engraving) by French School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Celebrrrrrrre painting jury composed of a Composer, an Astronomer
LSE4403483 Celebrrrrrrre painting jury composed of a Composer, an Astronomer, several Architects and a Chemist. The chemist (gagging) en der... nie... re ana... lysis

Cane patent, 1848
LSE4107333 Cane patent, 1848 by Unknown Artist, (19th century); Bibliotheque des Arts Decoratifs, Paris, France; (add.info.: Cane patent, 1848); Photo eLeonard de Selva; out of copyright

Singing competition at the Conservatoire de musique de Paris
XEE4132821 Singing competition at the Conservatoire de musique de Paris. by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Parrot Shooting - 19th century illustration for the historical novel "
XEE4152573 Parrot Shooting - 19th century illustration for the historical novel " The Puritans of Scotland" (Old Mortality) by Walter Scott (1771-1832) by Unknown Artist

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"Unleashing the Spirit of Competition: A Glimpse into Extraordinary Contests" The Tennis Championships at Wimbledon: Witnessing the clash of titans on the grass courts, where skill and strategy meet in a battle for glory. Pub Darts Match: Cheers fill the air as friends gather around dartboards, aiming for that perfect bullseye with precision and camaraderie. Supermarine aeroplane, Rolls-Royce S. 6: Pushing boundaries of speed and engineering prowess, these magnificent flying machines compete to conquer the skies. Crew Team Rowing: In perfect synchrony, rowers glide through water with sheer determination and teamwork, chasing victory stroke by stroke. Schneider Trophy Air Race: Adrenaline surges as daring aviators soar through clouds in pursuit of supremacy, defying limits in this thrilling aerial contest. The Interport Field Gun Competition - Royal Navy: Muscles strain and hearts pound as teams showcase their strength and coordination while maneuvering heavy artillery across challenging terrains. Programme cover, Schneider Trophy Contest: An artistic masterpiece captures the essence of aviation excellence before takeoff—an invitation to witness history unfold in mid-air battles. Cover design, Doncaster Aviation Contest Programme: Vibrant colors entice enthusiasts to immerse themselves in an exhilarating display of aircraft mastery—a celebration of innovation soaring above ground level. Richard Humphreys the Boxer (c1788): Brushstrokes immortalize a fierce pugilist's spirit—his unwavering determination symbolizing boxing's relentless quest for triumph inside squared rings. Las Hilanderas (The Spinners), 1657 (c1934). Artist Diego Velasquez): Velázquez's timeless masterpiece portrays women spinning thread—a metaphorical representation reminding us that even mundane tasks can be transformed into contests against time itself. German Railway gun captured at the Battle of Amiens.