Duels Collection

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

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

Duel - Saint-Beuve
Duel with pistols between Saint-Beuve and Dubois of The Globe - the former insisted on retaining his umbrella, prepared to die but not catch a cold!

Jungle adventurer (b / w photo)
6009120 Jungle adventurer (b/w photo) by European Photographer, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Jungle adventurer)

The Debate on Mr Parnells Bill in the House of Commons (engraving)
1055052 The Debate on Mr Parnells Bill in the House of Commons (engraving) by Hall, Sydney Prior (1842-1922) (after); Private Collection; (add.info)

La Rencontre (b / w photo)
6006525 La Rencontre (b/w photo) by European Photographer, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: La Rencontre. Illustration for L Allemagne Moderne by Jules Huret (Pierre Lafitte)

Un Duel, Les preparatifs (b / w photo)
6006517 Un Duel, Les preparatifs (b/w photo) by European Photographer, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Un Duel, Les preparatifs)

Who shall be captain? (colour litho)
2801131 Who shall be captain? (colour litho) by Williams, George Alfred (1875-1932); Private Collection; (add.info.: Who shall be captain)

A Genuine View of the Parties in an Affair of Honor after the Fifth Shot at Hoboken
1078603 A Genuine View of the Parties in an Affair of Honor after the Fifth Shot at Hoboken, July 31, 1802 (litho) by American School, (19th century); Collection of the New-York Historical Society

The Challenge, a Puritans Struggle between Honour and Conscience (engraving)
1613388 The Challenge, a Puritans Struggle between Honour and Conscience (engraving) by Orchardson, William Quiller (1832-1910); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Challenge)

Richard II stops the duel between Hereford and Norfolk, from A Chronicle of England BC 55
984771 Richard II stops the duel between Hereford and Norfolk, from A Chronicle of England BC 55 to AD 1485, pub. London, 1863 (colour litho) by Doyle

Trade card with an image of a sword (chromolitho)
963944 Trade card with an image of a sword (chromolitho) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Trade card with an image of a sword (l epee) inset

A bloodshed sword duel between two ladies in the Bois de Boulogne in Paris (colour litho)
2815129 A bloodshed sword duel between two ladies in the Bois de Boulogne in Paris (colour litho) by Beltrame, Achille (1871-1945); Private Collection; (add.info)

The Duel of the Six Knights (fresco)
702428 The Duel of the Six Knights (fresco) by Schnorr von Carolsfeld, Julius (1794-1872); Casino Massimo, Rome, Italy; (add.info)

Un Etudiant (b / w photo)
6006528 Un Etudiant (b/w photo) by European Photographer, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Un Etudiant. Illustration for L Allemagne Moderne by Jules Huret (Pierre Lafitte)

The Good Old Days (colour litho)
6031591 The Good Old Days (colour litho) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Good Old Days)

Duelling scenes from L Escrime et le Duel, a book by C Prevost and G Jollivet (litho)
6014291 Duelling scenes from L Escrime et le Duel, a book by C Prevost and G Jollivet (litho) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Two jugs fighting a duel (litho)
3094407 Two jugs fighting a duel (litho) by German School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Postcard, early 20th century.); © Look and Learn; German, out of copyright

Zola-Inspired Duel
During the Dreyfus Affair in France, colonel Henry and M Picquart cross swords in regard to Zolas intervention, Date: March 1898

Duel with Pistols
A duel with pistols, at surprisingly close quarters - no wonder one of the protagonists has succeeded in hitting his opponent ! Date: circa 1820

DUEL / SERIOUS OUTCOME
A serious outcome Date: circa 1887

Theatre - Play - The Assassin - Duel scene between Prince Demetri and Countess Wanda Date: 1904

Spanish Ladies Fight
Two senoritas settle their differences with swords on the outskirts of Madrid

Women Duelling 19C
Women duelling with swords

Duel of Mistresses
In hot-blooded Austria, fraulein Manna (19) and fraulein Reiter (21, rival mistresses of an army captain, shoot it out - leaving him with only one bedfellow

Duels in the air - WWI aerial combat
Impression of British and German fighter aircraft duelling in the skies during the First World War. Date: 1932

Duel / Boulanger, 1888
Duel with swords between Boulanger and Floquet Date: 1888

WW1 - French monoplane armoured and armed with machine gun
WW1 - The pilot is seen here clear above the armoured body of the plane, where the gunner stands behind a shield on which the machine-gun can pivot

Young Painter Goldsmith Duels Workmen 1588 Etching
Artokoloro

Different approaches to personal slights
" You Engleeshe you do not fight ze duel. Vat d you do ven you air insult?" " Oh, we write to the newspaper." Date: 1895

German Student Duel 1933
German students defy the ban on duelling. Date: 1933

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

Mohun and Hamilton duelling with swords
Lord Mohun and the Duke of Hamilton duel with swords Date: 1711

Ancient German Duel
One-to-one combats are a way for ancient Germans to settle disputes and at the same time prove their prowess

End of a Duel
Honneur est satisfait

Viking Single Combat
Two Viking warriors settle their differences in single combat

Workmens Duel
Two American ironworkers, longtime enemies, fight with red-hot bars : their mates separate them, but not before each has received terrible burns Date: 1907

Cassagnac (Gill)
PAUL DE CASSAGNAC Aggressive French journalist and politician, noted for his fondness for fighting duels

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

Sword Fight / 17th Century
Two English gentlemen settle their differences

Wellington Vs Wichelsea
The Duke of Wellington & Lord Winchelsea fight a duel over their differing opinions on the Catholic Emancipation Bill

Duel with Whips
Two Parisian cab-drivers fight for love of a laundress, using whips, the tools of their trade : but after the fight she says she wouldn t marry a man who uses a whip so well !

STUDENTS DUEL 1890S
Two students fight a Mensur (fencing bout) - their eyes and bodies are protected but they hope for scars of honour on their cheeks

STUDENTS DUEL C1905
The Mensur (fencing bout) - both duellists hope they will be scarred for life

After Students Duel 1
Red-capped Heidelberg students with their colleague who has just fought a Mensur (fencing bout) while a doctor attends to his wounds of honour

Duel as Spectacle
The duel as media spectacle - recorded by the photographer and the artist, and spectators come hurrying up

Botocudo Ritual Combat
Ritual combats of macho males of the BOTOCUDO people of Brazil - some bash each other with staffs, others wrestle on the ground

Duel Russian Generals
The Russian generals, Smirnoff and Fock, fight it out in a duel

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"Duels: A Glimpse into the World of Honor and Conflict" Step back in time to 1880, where German student they were a common sight. These fierce battles of honor captivated the attention of many, showcasing the customs surrounding dueling in that era. In 1815, duels had become deeply ingrained in society's fabric. From aristocrats to commoners, individuals sought resolution through this age-old practice. One such duel involving Saint-Beuve left an indelible mark on history. The Mexican Hot Blood lithograph brings forth vibrant colors that mirror the intensity and passion often associated with these encounters. It serves as a reminder of how emotions ran high during these confrontations. Jungle adventurer - captured in black and white photography - demonstrates that even amidst uncharted territories, dueling was not limited by geographical boundaries or societal norms. Within the walls of the House of Commons, heated debates ensued over Mr. Parnell's Bill while engraving depicted this clash as a metaphorical duel between opposing ideologies. La Rencontre photograph showcases two figures preparing for their impending duel – capturing both anticipation and tension before crossing swords or pistols. "The Reconciliation, " an oil painting from 1884, portrays a poignant moment when adversaries put aside their differences after engaging in combat – highlighting the potential for reconciliation even within conflict-ridden circumstances. In "Who shall be captain?" color lithography captures a lighthearted depiction of choosing leaders through friendly competition rather than resorting to bloodshed – offering an alternative perspective on conflicts resolved without violence. "A Genuine View" shows parties involved after five shots fired at Hoboken – revealing both physical tolls and emotional aftermaths endured by those who engaged in such affairs of honor. "The Challenge, " an engraving depicting Puritans torn between their sense of honor and conscience exemplifies how moral dilemmas often accompanied these battles fought outside conventional warfare scenarios.