Duellist Collection

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

A duellist wounding his opponent in the ear, 1850
3478312 A duellist wounding his opponent in the ear, 1850; (add.info.: Illustration depicting a duellist wounding his opponent in the ear)

A duellist wounding his opponent in the ear, 1850
3478285 A duellist wounding his opponent in the ear, 1850; (add.info.: Illustration depicting a duellist wounding his opponent in the ear)

Illustration showing Cyrano de Bergerac flying using lifting energy provided by bottles of dew, evaporated by sunlight
5311119 Illustration showing Cyrano de Bergerac flying using lifting energy provided by bottles of dew, evaporated by sunlight.; (add.info.: Savinien de Cyrano de Bergerac (1619 - 1655)

Diego Garcia de Paredes y Torres, after an etching in Retratos de Los Espanoles Ilustres, Madrid, Spain, pub. 1791
3473256 Diego Garcia de Paredes y Torres, after an etching in Retratos de Los Espanoles Ilustres, Madrid, Spain, pub. 1791; (add.info.: Diego Garcia de Paredes y Torres, 1468 - 1533)

A Duellist with a Sword and a Dagger, 1616. Creator: Jacques Callot
A Duellist with a Sword and a Dagger, 1616. From Les Gobbi

A Duellist with Two Sabres, 1616. Creator: Jacques Callot
A Duellist with Two Sabres, 1616. Series: Les Gobbi

A Duel on Horseback, c1578. Creator: Hendrik Goltzius
A Duel on Horseback, c1578. From History of the Medici, pl. 5 of 22

Stage scene with fallen duelist in a forest, 1870-1923. Creator: Willem Witsen
Stage scene with fallen duelist in a forest, 1870-1923

Dueling men, 1811-1873. Creator: Pieter van Loo
Dueling men, 1811-1873

Two horsemen meet on a forest road and fire at each other, 1740. Creator: Cornelis Troost
Two horsemen meet on a forest road and fire at each other, 1740

Diego Garcia de Paredes (1466-1534). Spanish soldier and duellist. Engraving. Museo Militar, 1883. Later colouration. Date: 2019

French duellist, time of the Directory (coloured engraving)
960466 French duellist, time of the Directory (coloured engraving) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: French duellist, time of the Directory, 1798)

Charles Dickens, Barnaby Rudge, scorn and hatred in his look
Vintage engraving of a scene from Charles Dickens novel Barnaby Rudge. Raising himself upon his hands, he gazed at him for an instant, with scorn and hatred in his look. Illustrated by Fred Barnard

The End of the Game of Cards, 1865 (oil on panel)
WLT206777 The End of the Game of Cards, 1865 (oil on panel) by Meissonier, Jean-Louis Ernest (1815-91); 22.2x18 cm; Walters Art Museum, Baltimore, USA; French, out of copyright

The Duel, 1913. Artist: Repin, Ilya Yefimovich (1844-1930)
The Duel, 1913. Private Collection

Paul De Cassagnac
PAUL DE CASSAGNAC French politician and journalist, Bonapartist, supporter of Boulanger, a notorious duellist. Date: 1842-1904

John Black, Economist
JOHN BLACK - Scottish journalist, editor of the Morning Chronicle, whose behaviour was not always as decorous as this portrait suggests. A keen duellist. Date: 1783 - 1855

Paul Granier de Cassagnac
PAUL GRANIER DE CASSAGNAC French journalist, politician and noted duellist Date: 1843 - 1904

George Osbaldeston - 4
GEORGE OSBALDESTON sportsman, duellist and member of parliament, dressed for a horse-race at Newmarket. with his autograph Date: 1787 - 1866

George Osbaldeston - 2
GEORGE OSBALDESTON sportsman, duellist and member of parliament, with his autograph Date: 1787 - 1866

George Osbaldeston - 3
GEORGE OSBALDESTON sportsman, duellist and member of parliament, Date: 1787 - 1866

George Osbaldeston - 1
GEORGE OSBALDESTON sportsman, duellist and member of parliament, with his autograph Date: 1787 - 1866

Duellist sees an angel next to his opponent during a fight, Caspar Luyken, Christoph Weigel, Frantz Martin Hertzen, 1710

Rob Roy Parting Duellists Rashleigh and Francis Osbaldistone, engraved by John Le Conte (fl)
XJF105434 Rob Roy Parting Duellists Rashleigh and Francis Osbaldistone, engraved by John Le Conte (fl.1850-86) 1867 (engraving) (b&w photo) by McDonald

Thomas Pitt Camelford
THOMAS PITT, second baron CAMELFORD, great-nephew of the elder Pitt, naval commander, noted duellist though neither he nor his reputation survived his last one. Date: 1775 - 1804

Lord Charles Mohun, politician, duellist and rake
Charles Mohun, 4th Baron Mohun, English politician, duellist and rake. Date: 1675 - 1712

After Students Duel 3
Medical inspection after a Mensur (fencing bout) - the duellist hopes he will be scarred for life Date: circa 1905

Cassagnac / Gill / Hommes D
PAUL GRANIER DE CASSAGNAC French journalist, politician and noted duellist

French Duellist
A confident French duellist, from the period of the Directoire

Savinien De Cyrano / 1709
SAVINIEN DE CYRANO DE BERGERAC French poet and soldier, famous as a duellist

Cassagnac / Moloch / 1882
PAUL GRANIER DE CASSAGNAC French journalist, politician and noted duellist

Pistol Shooting - 3
This duellist is holding his pistol a fraction too high, and his arm should be less stretched

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"Duellist: Masters of the Blade Throughout History" From the valiant Spanish soldier, Diego Garcia de Paredes (1466-1534), to the enigmatic French duellist during the time of the Directory, these individuals have left an indelible mark on history. Their stories are etched in coloured engravings and immortalized in literature. In Charles Dickens' Barnaby Rudge, a character with scorn and hatred in his look embodies the essence of a duellist. The intensity and passion that fuel their actions are captured vividly in "The End of the Game of Cards, " an oil painting from 1865. One cannot discuss duelling without mentioning Ilya Yefimovich Repin's masterpiece, "The Duel" from 1913. This renowned artist encapsulates both honor and danger within this captivating piece. Paul De Cassagnac, John Black, Economist - names that echo through time as formidable duelists who faced their opponents fearlessly. Their skill with a blade was matched only by their unwavering determination. Amongst them stands George Osbaldeston - a man whose name is synonymous with duelling prowess. From George Osbaldeston - 1 to George Osbaldeston - 4, each encounter showcased his unparalleled mastery over swordplay. These figures represent more than just skilled combatants; they embody a code of honor and chivalry that has fascinated generations. Whether it be on dusty battlefields or elegant salons, these duelists sought to settle disputes with grace and precision. Their stories serve as reminders of a bygone era when personal conflicts were resolved through skillful swordsmanship rather than violence or animosity. They remind us that even amidst chaos and strife, there can exist moments where artistry meets conflict – where swords clash instead of words. As we delve into history's tapestry filled with tales of bravery and audacity, we uncover the captivating world of duellists.