Duel Collection

H. M. S. Glowworm ramming the Admiral Hipper
The 1345-ton destroyer Glowworm ramming the 10, 000-ton German cruiser Hipper after a single-handed duel at point-blank range

Fencing positions
Page demonstrating the various positions adopted during fencing. Date: 1930

Jousting knights
Knights competing in a tournament, Middle Ages. Hand-colored engraving of a 19th-century illustration

Manneken Pis Postcard Album - A Duel
A duel - three street urchins help their friend to mimic the statue! Manneken Pis (Dutch for little pee man ), also known in French as the petit Julien, is a very famous Brussels landmark

German Student Duel / 1880
A German students duel at Gottingen. The Mensur, as practised by German fraternities, is a fast yet rarely-lethal affair with cuts accepted as marks of honour

Lobster V Hedgehog
A duel between a hedgehog and a lobster

A thrust in epee or foil fencing. Copper engraving, French, mid-18th century
FENCING, 18TH CENTURY A thrust in epee or foil fencing. Copper engraving, French, mid-18th century

The Tetbury Duel or the bully brought down

Cartoon of the Duke of Wellington Duelling
QED9538 Cartoon of the Duke of Wellington Duelling by English School, (19th century); Dept. of the Environment, London, UK; (add.info.: Wellington, Duke, Arthur Wellesley (1769-1852):); English

PLIT2A-00106
Alexandre Dumass Three Musketeers in a sword-fight. Hand-colored woodcut of a 19th-century illustration

Civil War cavalry skirmish
Cavalry duel during a Civil War battle. Hand-colored woodcut of a 19th-century illustration

Development of Mesmeric Science, 1883. Artist: George du Maurier
Development of Mesmeric Science, 1883. The fatal Mesmeric Duel in the Bois de Boulogne, between the Chevalier Lenoir, of Paris, and Professor Schwartz, of Berlin

TOLLEMACHE AND PENNINGTON. The duel between Captain John Tollemache and Captain John Pennington at the New York Arms, over a sonnet that Pennington wrote about Tollemaches wife, 1777

PREV2A-00049
Alexander Hamilton killed in a duel with Aaron Burr, 1804. Hand-colored woodcut of a 19th-century illustration

Scene from Shakespeares Twelfth Night
A scene from Shakespeares comedy, Twelfth Night, in which Sir Toby Belch encourages the reluctant duellists, Sir Andrew Aguecheek and the page Cesario (Viola disguised)

Magna graecia: metope with Enceladus and Athena (Gigantomachy), stone relief
LRI4592142 Magna graecia: metope with Enceladus and Athena (Gigantomachy), stone relief, 5th century BC by Greek, (5th century BC); Museo Archeologico Regionale, Palermo

Gentlemen fencers in Tierce guard and thrust position
Gentlemen fencers in position for the outside-guard called Tierce, and the thrust in Tierce. Copperplate engraving by after an illustration by Thomas Rowlandson from Mr

A Tournament in the Middle Ages - A Tournament of Knights in the Middle Ages - 1882
GIA4728925 A Tournament in the Middle Ages - A Tournament of Knights in the Middle Ages - 1882 - Woodcut by Brend Amour, Richard (1831-1915) by Brend amour

Customs / Duels 1815
A duel with pistols : preparing to fire

Duelling in cloudland, aerial fighting 1917
Clouds play no mean part in aerial fighting. The hard-pressed biplanes will use them for cover, the chaser will hide in them with the hope of catching an unwary foe, unpleasantly near

DOUBLE DUEL. Line engraving, 19th century

The great naval duel between the Alabama and the Kearsarge off Cherbourg

Traviata - Liebig - 5
Act two, scene 19 : at Floras ball, Alfredos father rebukes his behaviour, and the Baron, Violettas former protector, challenges him to a duel

Mr H Angelos Fencing Academy, engraved by Charles Rosenberg, 1791 (hand coloured
XYC234967 Mr H Angelos Fencing Academy, engraved by Charles Rosenberg, 1791 (hand coloured aquatint) by Rowlandson, Thomas (1756-1827) (after); 32.7x50.2 cm; Yale Center for British Art

History of the Pirates...of all nations. Life and adventures of Paul Jones, the pirate, 1836 (print)
7339232 History of the Pirates...of all nations. Life and adventures of Paul Jones, the pirate, 1836 (print) by Unknown Artist, (19th century); 25.4x16.3 cm; National Maritime Museum, London

A joust between Tristan and a knight watched by a king. Miniature from the manuscript "Tristan de Leonois"
AIS5389173 A joust between Tristan and a knight watched by a king. Miniature from the manuscript "Tristan de Leonois", Fol. 86 v

The Life of Captain Charlie Vane/Mary Read, A Female Pirate, 19th century (print)
7339230 The Life of Captain Charlie Vane/Mary Read, A Female Pirate, 19th century (print) by Unknown Artist, (19th century); 46x43.4 cm; National Maritime Museum, London

Judicial duels took place in the court of justice (engraving)
5944527 Judicial duels took place in the court of justice (engraving); Private Collection; Photo © Photo Josse.

Drill-plow, Drummer, Drumsticks, Drunkard, Dry-goods, Duel, Dumb-bells, Dungeon, Dung-fork, Duster, Dust-pan
8650048 Drill-plow, Drummer, Drumsticks, Drunkard, Dry-goods, Duel, Dumb-bells, Dungeon, Dung-fork, Duster, Dust-pan, Dwelling (engraving) by German School

Duel between St Ladislaus and Akus (engraving)
8649812 Duel between St Ladislaus and Akus (engraving) by European School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Duel between St Ladislaus and Akus)

I can't think how I missed you (colour litho)
8677204 I can't think how I missed you (colour litho) by May, Phil (1864-1903); Private Collection; (add.info.: I can't think how I missed you. Duel between a fat man and a skinny man)

Illustration for Pickwick Papers by Charles Dickens (litho)
8664628 Illustration for Pickwick Papers by Charles Dickens (litho) by Furniss, Harry (1854-1925) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Duel after the Ball)

Prisoner fighting a starving lion in an arena of the Roman Empire. Coloured engraving of the 19th century
NWI4856002 Prisoner fighting a starving lion in an arena of the Roman Empire. Coloured engraving of the 19th century.; (add.info.: Prisoner fighting a starving lion in an arena of the Roman Empire)

Alexander Hamilton (1757-1804) killed in a duel by Aaron Burr (1755-1836), at Weehawken, New Jersey 1804
NWI4941635 Alexander Hamilton (1757-1804) killed in a duel by Aaron Burr (1755-1836), at Weehawken, New Jersey 1804. Colouring engraving of the 19th century.; (add.info)

DE SOTTO, Serafin Maria, Earl of Clonard (1793 - 1862). FERDINAND VII of Spain (1784-1833). King of Spain (1808-1833)
CUL4878341 DE SOTTO, Serafin Maria, Earl of Clonard (1793 - 1862). FERDINAND VII of Spain (1784-1833). King of Spain (1808-1833)

King Eudes I of France at the Battle of Montfaucon in Argonne against the Vikings
ELD4869363 King Eudes I of France at the Battle of Montfaucon in Argonne against the Vikings, 24/06/888 (king Odo of France fighting during the battle against the Vikings where he defeated them at)

Cyrano de Bergerac, sword in hand, is preparing to fight in a duel. Illustration by Vogel of the novel " Les
PCT4275328 Cyrano de Bergerac, sword in hand, is preparing to fight in a duel. Illustration by Vogel of the novel " Les Cadets de Gascony", 19th century.; (add.info.: Cyrano de Bergerac)

Combat between the Chamberlain of Tancarville and Sire of Harcourt. The duel was halted by the King of France
FLO4623535 Combat between the Chamberlain of Tancarville and Sire of Harcourt. The duel was halted by the King of France. Handcoloured copperplate engraving by Verico after Alessandro Sanquirico

France: Duel between the two soldiers Neny and Battle on April 22, 1902
LUX4757000 France: Duel between the two soldiers Neny and Battle on April 22, 1902; (add.info.: France: Duel between the two soldiers Neny and Battle on April 22, 1902); Photo © Lux-in-Fine.

The Duel: Captain Disbrowe dying trying to defend his wife's honour from St Paul Parravicin, 1855 9engraving)
537100 The Duel: Captain Disbrowe dying trying to defend his wife's honour from St Paul Parravicin, 1855 9engraving); (add.info.: The Duel)

Double duel between Romeo, Tybalt and Mercutio, c.1900 (chromolithograph)
2636196 Double duel between Romeo, Tybalt and Mercutio, c.1900 (chromolithograph); Private Collection; (add.info.: Double duel between Romeo, Tybalt and Mercutio)

Wounded duellist
2912157 Wounded duellist; (add.info.: Wounded duellist, Heidelberg, Germany, 1890); Universal History Archive/UIG.

France: Two soldiers fight in duel, 1895
LUX4755720 France: Two soldiers fight in duel, 1895; (add.info.: France: Two soldiers fight in duel, 1895); Photo © Lux-in-Fine.

Duel died before witnesses between two channers of good family and famous for their courage, c.1830 (engraving)
DUV4222337 Duel died before witnesses between two channers of good family and famous for their courage, c.1830 (engraving); 16x12 cm; (add.info.: Alphabet fun. J. Langlume, editor around 1830)

Duel of cavalry soldiers during the Battle of the Secession War or US Civil War, 1861-1865
NWI4831350 Duel of cavalry soldiers during the Battle of the Secession War or US Civil War, 1861-1865. Colour engraving of the 19th century.; (add.info)

A duel between spools - Cover of "The Eye of the Police", 1911 (engraving)
ICA4949613 A duel between spools - Cover of "The Eye of the Police", 1911 (engraving); Private Collection; Photo © Caricadoc.

Two knights mounted and armed fighting with their hands in a tournament. The knights threw their spears
FLO4707208 Two knights mounted and armed fighting with their hands in a tournament. The knights threw their spears and swords to the ground, but the fight continues without weapons

Birds of Prey Drawing by Valere Bernard (1860-1936) Size 19,6x35,2 cm MUSEE OF BEAUTS ARTS - PALAIS LONGCHAMP
JEB4868076 Birds of Prey Drawing by Valere Bernard (1860-1936) Size 19,6x35,2 cm MUSEE OF BEAUTS ARTS - PALAIS LONGCHAMP; Palais de Longchamp, Marseille

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"Duel: A Clash of Titans in History and Imagination" H. M. S. Glowworm ramming the Admiral Hipper: When two naval giants clashed, the sea witnessed a duel of epic proportions. Fencing positions: The elegant dance of blades, where adversaries engage in a strategic duel to prove their mastery. Jousting knights: Mounted on noble steeds, knights engaged in chivalrous duels that tested their bravery and skill. Lobster V Hedgehog: In nature's own arena, peculiar creatures engage in an underwater duel for survival. A thrust in epee or foil fencing: Precision meets finesse as fencers execute lightning-fast moves during a thrilling duel. Copper engraving, French mid-18th century - Manneken Pis Postcard Album - A Duel: Art captures the essence of conflict as two figures face off in a timeless duel depicted through masterful engravings. The Tetbury Duel or the bully brought down: An unforgettable moment when justice prevailed over aggression during an infamous historical duel. German Student Duel / 1880 (PLIT2A-00106): Academic rivalries took an intense turn as students engaged in duels to defend their honor and pride. Civil War cavalry skirmish: Amidst the chaos of war, brave soldiers found themselves locked in deadly duels on horseback, fighting for their cause with unwavering determination. Development of Mesmeric Science, 1883 by George du Maurier : In the realm of science and mysticism, minds dueled over mesmerizing theories that challenged conventional beliefs and pushed boundaries beyond imagination. Mr H Angelos Fencing Academy engraved by Charles Rosenberg (1791 hand coloured): Step into history at Mr H Angelos' prestigious academy where aspiring fencers honed their skills under expert tutelage before engaging in breathtaking duels.