Brawling Collection

Battle of Trafalgar, 1805, the Redoutable receiving fire from the Victory and Temeraire (colour litho)
6000818 Battle of Trafalgar, 1805, the Redoutable receiving fire from the Victory and Temeraire (colour litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Battle of Trafalgar)

The South Wales Borderers at the Defence of Rorkes Drift, South Africa, Zulu War, 1879 (colour litho)
980957 The South Wales Borderers at the Defence of Rorkes Drift, South Africa, Zulu War, 1879 (colour litho) by English School

Royalist cavalry, Battle of Naseby, English Civil War, 1645 (colour litho)
7153969 Royalist cavalry, Battle of Naseby, English Civil War, 1645 (colour litho) by Stewart, J. A. (19th Century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Royalist cavalry, Battle of Naseby)

Episode of the Battle of Pavia (1525), 1525-31 (tapestry)
7378237 Episode of the Battle of Pavia (1525), 1525-31 (tapestry) by Orley, Bernard van (c.1488-1541); Museo di Capodimonte, Naples, Campania

A slap at the Charleys or a Tom & Jerry lark, vide New Poliece Bill
483057 A slap at the Charleys or a Tom & Jerry lark, vide New Poliece Bill, 1829 (hand-coloured etching) by Heath, William (1795-1840); London Metropolitan Archives

Aaron and Hur holding up the hands of Moses as Joshua and the Israelites defeat the Amalekites (chromolitho)
7185795 Aaron and Hur holding up the hands of Moses as Joshua and the Israelites defeat the Amalekites (chromolitho) by English School

Struggle between a deep sea diver and a giant octopus (colour litho)
2779476 Struggle between a deep sea diver and a giant octopus (colour litho) by French School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Struggle between a deep sea diver and a giant octopus)

Storming of Tel el Kebir by the Black Watch, Egypt, 1882 (colour litho)
5235826 Storming of Tel el Kebir by the Black Watch, Egypt, 1882 (colour litho) by Neuville, Alphonse Marie de (1835-85) (after); Private Collection; (add.info)

British soldiers in hand to hand combat with Germans on Bastille Day (14 July), Bazentin, France, Battle of the Somme
6000438 British soldiers in hand to hand combat with Germans on Bastille Day (14 July), Bazentin, France, Battle of the Somme, World War I, 1916 (colour litho) by Damblans

The Death of the Bullfighter; La Muerte del Torero, (oil on canvas)
823533 The Death of the Bullfighter; La Muerte del Torero, (oil on canvas) by Villegas y Cordero, Jose (1844-1921); 303x505 cm; Private Collection; (add.info)

Battle of Bapaume, Franco-Prussian war, 3 January 1870 (chromolitho)
3621654 Battle of Bapaume, Franco-Prussian war, 3 January 1870 (chromolitho) by German School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Battle of Bapaume, Franco-Prussian war, 3 January 1870)

Firestorm (colour litho)
2778617 Firestorm (colour litho) by Beltrame, Achille (1871-1945); Private Collection; (add.info.: Firestorm. Teams of Axis airplanes swoop down on the English motorized columns that attack in)

The Snow Soldiers, a ski patrol engages combat with a group of enemy scouts (colour litho)
2777534 The Snow Soldiers, a ski patrol engages combat with a group of enemy scouts (colour litho) by Beltrame, Achille (1871-1945); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Snow Soldiers)

The seizure of Lord Edward Fitzgerald, 1798 (engraving)
3103684 The seizure of Lord Edward Fitzgerald, 1798 (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The seizure of Lord Edward Fitzgerald, 1798)

The Wrestlers, after a Greek original of the 3rd century BC (marble) (b / w photo) (see also 31428, 122614)
ALI164867 The Wrestlers, after a Greek original of the 3rd century BC (marble) (b/w photo) (see also 31428, 122614) by Roman; Galleria degli Uffizi, Florence, Tuscany, Italy; Alinari

James Figg - advertisment by William Hogarth, c. 1729 / 30
3788038 James Figg - advertisment by William Hogarth, c. 1729/30 by Hogarth, William (1697-1764); (add.info.: James Figg - advertisment illustrated by William Hogarth, c)

The Romans (coloured engraving)
3630114 The Romans (coloured engraving) by German School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Romans. Illustration from Bilder aus dem Alterthume (Braun & Schneider, Munich)

Victory of the Roman fleet over the Carthaginians at the Battle of the Aegates, 241 BC (engraving)
3647067 Victory of the Roman fleet over the Carthaginians at the Battle of the Aegates, 241 BC (engraving) by Leutemann, Heinrich (1824-1905); Private Collection; (add.info)

British soldiers were seen fighting their way through the streets (colour litho)
977969 British soldiers were seen fighting their way through the streets (colour litho) by Skelton, Joseph Ratcliffe (fl.1888-1916) (after); Private Collection; (add.info)

A diver attacked by an octopus (colour litho)
3097449 A diver attacked by an octopus (colour litho) by French School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: A diver attacked by an octopus. Un Scaphandrier Attaque Par Une Pieuvre)

Macedonians defending themselves with bombs against Turkish soldiers (colour litho)
2795764 Macedonians defending themselves with bombs against Turkish soldiers (colour litho) by French School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Dragons De Murat En Egypte, 1798; Infanterie Legere, Carabinier, 1800 (colour litho)
6007187 Dragons De Murat En Egypte, 1798; Infanterie Legere, Carabinier, 1800 (colour litho) by Caran d Ache (Emmanuel Poire) (1858-1909) (after); Private Collection; (add.info)

Battle of Quatre Bras, 1815 (gravure)
959882 Battle of Quatre Bras, 1815 (gravure) by Dupray, Henri-Louis (1841-1909); Private Collection; (add.info.: Battle of Quatre Bras, 1815)

two women fighting, 1933 (b/w photo)
7298954 two women fighting, 1933 (b/w photo) by Unknown photographer, (20th century); (add.info.: Crepage de chignon (Catfight)

How Pussy astonished the Monkey (engraving)
3634795 How Pussy astonished the Monkey (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: How Pussy astonished the Monkey. Illustration for Chatterbox, 1888)

Fierce Fight Between A Tiger And A Lion In Florence (Colour Litho)
2798709 Fierce Fight Between A Tiger And A Lion In Florence (Colour Litho) by Beltrame, Achille (1871-1945); Private Collection; (add.info.: Fierce Fight Between A Tiger And A Lion In Florence)

Litter of one month old Yellow Labrador puppies playing. (PR)

Roman soldiers forming a tortoise to attack a city (chromolitho)
2782995 Roman soldiers forming a tortoise to attack a city (chromolitho) by European School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Roman soldiers forming a tortoise to attack a city)

German Landsknechts forming circles to defend against a cavalry attack (chromolitho)
2782993 German Landsknechts forming circles to defend against a cavalry attack (chromolitho) by European School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

The young Octavian at the Battle of Mutina (Modena), 43 BC (colour litho)
5999006 The young Octavian at the Battle of Mutina (Modena), 43 BC (colour litho) by European School (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Brawl in a tavern (engraving)
8626672 Brawl in a tavern (engraving) by Muyden, Henri van (1860-1936); Private Collection; (add.info.: Brawl over a game of dice in a tavern, Switzerland)

Swiss infantry in loose formation on the attack during the wars against the Habsburgs, 14th Century (chromolitho)
2782996 Swiss infantry in loose formation on the attack during the wars against the Habsburgs, 14th Century (chromolitho) by European School

Macedonian phalanx reinforced by elephants (chromolitho)
2782997 Macedonian phalanx reinforced by elephants (chromolitho) by European School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Macedonian phalanx reinforced by elephants)

Italian alpine troops attacking enemy trenches (chromolitho)
2782994 Italian alpine troops attacking enemy trenches (chromolitho) by European School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Italian alpine troops attacking enemy trenches)

Salvation and Victory to the Boers (colour litho)
2774016 Salvation and Victory to the Boers (colour litho) by European School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Salvation and Victory to the Boers)

Battle of Actium, 31 BC (colour litho)
5999000 Battle of Actium, 31 BC (colour litho) by European School (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Battle of Actium, 31 BC)

Death of Koprulu Fazil Mustafa Pasha at The Battle of Slankamenin 1691, after the painting by John Harris Valda
3533914 Death of Koprulu Fazil Mustafa Pasha at The Battle of Slankamenin 1691, after the painting by John Harris Valda (1874-1942), from Hutchinson's History of the Nations

French infantry forming squares to defend against attacking Cossack cavalry (chromolitho)
2782992 French infantry forming squares to defend against attacking Cossack cavalry (chromolitho) by European School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

John Sobieski at the Battle of Vienna, 1683, from Hutchinson's History of the Nations, pub.1915
3533985 John Sobieski at the Battle of Vienna, 1683, from Hutchinson's History of the Nations, pub.1915; (add.info.: John Sobieski at the Battle of Vienna, 1683)

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

Lion and leopard (mosaic)
6384202 Lion and leopard (mosaic); Museo Archeologico Nazionale, Naples, Campania, Italy; (add.info.: Lion and leopard, leone e leopardo); Photo © Stefano Baldini

Statue of Hercules and Cacus, Piazza della Signoria, Florence, Tuscany, Italy, Europe, 2015 (photo)
8858725 Statue of Hercules and Cacus, Piazza della Signoria, Florence, Tuscany, Italy, Europe, 2015 (photo) by Bandinelli, Baccio (1488-1560); Piazza della Signoria, Florence

The Battle of Arcole, November 17, 1796 (colour litho)
AIS5337277 The Battle of Arcole, November 17, 1796 (colour litho); (add.info.: "The Battle of Arcole". Napoleonic battle that took place on November 17, 1796. Lithograph. B. N)

Joan of Arc on horseback brandishing a sword (engraving)
8723996 Joan of Arc on horseback brandishing a sword (engraving) by Spanish School, (16th century) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: The maiden on horseback)

Attack on a ship by pirates, 19th century (print)
7339218 Attack on a ship by pirates, 19th century (print) by Debelle, Alexandre (1805-97) (after); 15.5x11.5 cm; National Maritime Museum, London, UK; © National Maritime Museum, Greenwich

Captain Henry Morgan sacks Puerto Principe, Cuba, 19th century (engraving)
7337530 Captain Henry Morgan sacks Puerto Principe, Cuba, 19th century (engraving) by Unknown Artist, (19th century); National Maritime Museum, London, UK; (add.info.: Creator: unknown Pirate)

A fight in boats, c.1685 (pen, ink)
7341838 A fight in boats, c.1685 (pen, ink) by Velde, Willem van de, the Younger (1633-1707); 21.7x32.2 cm; National Maritime Museum, London, UK; (add.info.: Creator: Willem van de Velde)

Intaglio gem, hunting scene horseman attacking a lion, -200 BC (carnelian)
7309977 Intaglio gem, hunting scene horseman attacking a lion, -200 BC (carnelian); 1.1 cm; Ashmolean Museum, University of Oxford, UK; (add.info.: Display: carnelian); © Ashmolean Museum

Captain William Peel (1824-1858), 19th century (oil painting)
7338019 Captain William Peel (1824-1858), 19th century (oil painting) by Lucas, John (1807-74); 272x178 cm; National Maritime Museum, London

British sailors boarding an Algerine pirate ship (coloured engraving)
7337534 British sailors boarding an Algerine pirate ship (coloured engraving) by Fairburn, J. (19th Century); 40.7x52.2 cm; National Maritime Museum, London, UK; (add.info.: Creator: J)

The Repulse Of The Turks At The Siege Of Vienna, Austria In 1529. From The Book Of Martyrs By John Foxe
UIG5420777 The Repulse Of The Turks At The Siege Of Vienna, Austria In 1529. From The Book Of Martyrs By John Foxe, Published C.1865 ©UIG/Leemage

Custer's Last Stand at the Battle of the Little Bighorn in 1876. George Armstrong Custer, 1839 - 1876
UIG5419706 Custer's Last Stand at the Battle of the Little Bighorn in 1876. George Armstrong Custer, 1839 - 1876. United States Army officer and cavalry commander in the American Civil War

Night attack on United States marines at The Battle of Guantanamo Bay, Cuba June 6-10, 1898
UIG5419661 Night attack on United States marines at The Battle of Guantanamo Bay, Cuba June 6-10, 1898, during the Spanish-American War

The Battle of Quallah Battoo in 1832 during the First Sumatran expedition by the United States Navy
UIG5419600 The Battle of Quallah Battoo in 1832 during the First Sumatran expedition by the United States Navy. From The History of Our Country, published 1905 ©UIG/Leemage

Battle of Cape Finisterre (Finistere), early 19th century (oil on canvas)
MMM5458797 Battle of Cape Finisterre (Finistere), early 19th century (oil on canvas) by Anderson, William (1757-1837); National Maritime Museum, London

The Battle of Cape Saint Vincent (Portugal), February 14, 1797, victory of the Royal Navy over the Spanish fleet
MMM5458632 The Battle of Cape Saint Vincent (Portugal), February 14, 1797, victory of the Royal Navy over the Spanish fleet

American Revolutionary War
MMM5458560 American Revolutionary War by Whitcombe, Thomas (1760-1824); National Maritime Museum, London, UK; (add.info.: War of American Independence (1775-1783)

Seven Years War (1756-1763): the capture of Havana (Cuba), the capture of the city, on August 14, 1762
MMM5458435 Seven Years War (1756-1763): the capture of Havana (Cuba), the capture of the city, on August 14, 1762. Oil on canvas, around 1775, by Dominic Serres (1722-1793)

Seven Years War (1756-1763): invasion of Havana, 1762, attack on Morro Castle (Cuba), July 30
MMM5458429 Seven Years War (1756-1763): invasion of Havana, 1762, attack on Morro Castle (Cuba), July 30. Oil on canvas, 1770-1775, by Dominic Serres (1722-1793)

Siege of Malta: The Flight of the Turks on September 13, 1565, late 16th century (oil on canvas)
MMM5457817 Siege of Malta: The Flight of the Turks on September 13, 1565, late 16th century (oil on canvas); National Maritime Museum, London

The death of Emerson Hamilton Liscum at the Battle of Tientsin, China, during the Boxer Rebellion. 1841 -1900
UIG5419663 The death of Emerson Hamilton Liscum at the Battle of Tientsin, China, during the Boxer Rebellion. 1841 -1900. Colonel Emerson Hamilton Liscum, 1841 - 1900. U.S. Army officer

The death of Tecumseh during The Battle of the Thames, October 5, 1813. Tecumseh, 1768 -1813
UIG5419595 The death of Tecumseh during The Battle of the Thames, October 5, 1813. Tecumseh, 1768 -1813. Native American leader of the Shawnee

Engraving depicting an aurora seen as armies fighting in the sky. Dated 16th Century
UIG5426100 Engraving depicting an aurora seen as armies fighting in the sky. Dated 16th Century; UIG

Napoleonic Wars: Admiral Horatio Nelson's last signal (1758-1805) at the Battle of Trafalgar
MMM5457610 Napoleonic Wars: Admiral Horatio Nelson's last signal (1758-1805) at the Battle of Trafalgar; National Maritime Museum, London

A royal clipper from the Australia and Liverpool shipping company. Hand colored lithograph
MMM5457577 A royal clipper from the Australia and Liverpool shipping company. Hand colored lithograph, circa 1856 by Samuel Walters (1811-1882) by Walters, Samuel (1811-82); National Maritime Museum

The frigates Quebec and Supervisante on a combat manoeuvre, October 6, 1779
MMM5458490 The frigates Quebec and Supervisante on a combat manoeuvre, October 6, 1779, describe the English and French ships in a desperate naval battle by Dodd

The capture of Port Louis (Haiti), on March 8, 1748, by the British admiral Charles Knowles
MMM5458321 The capture of Port Louis (Haiti), on March 8, 1748, by the British admiral Charles Knowles, the city defended by two forts, including a French one

Naval combat between HMS Lion and Elisabeth and the French ship Du Teillay, on July 9, 1745
MMM5458294 Naval combat between HMS Lion and Elisabeth and the French ship Du Teillay, on July 9, 1745, during the final phase of the Jacobite rebellions of 1688 to 1746 by Serres

War of the Spanish Succession, 1701-1714: The rescue of Barcelona (Spain), 30 April 1706
MMM5458232 War of the Spanish Succession, 1701-1714: The rescue of Barcelona (Spain), 30 April 1706, aerial view of the Anglo-Dutch (Anglo-Dutch) fleet in the port

Fight of the Jews against the Army of Antiochos IV Epiphanes: episode of the Macchabee revolt (Maccabee or Macabee)
FGL5467558 Fight of the Jews against the Army of Antiochos IV Epiphanes: episode of the Macchabee revolt (Maccabee or Macabee) that saw the death of Eleazar Maccabee crushes by an elephant in 163 BC

The capture of Raab by Adolf Schwarzenberg on 28/03/1598. 1653 Print by Franz Hogenberg (1535-1590)
BEN5464282 The capture of Raab by Adolf Schwarzenberg on 28/03/1598. 1653 Print by Franz Hogenberg (1535-1590) Cabinet des Estampes, B.N, Paris

Herd of elephants encircled by fire in battle with natives, South Africa, Africa, woodcut circa 1871
UIG5413972 Herd of elephants encircled by fire in battle with natives, South Africa, Africa, woodcut circa 1871; UIG

The naval attack against the Taiping rebels, in Nanjing
MMM5484975 The naval attack against the Taiping rebels, in Nanjing by Dutton, Thomas Goldsworth (1819-91) (after); National Maritime Museum, London

The Queen Charlotte moored off the Mole during the bombing of Algiers (Algeria), on 27 August 1816
MMM5482456 The Queen Charlotte moored off the Mole during the bombing of Algiers (Algeria), on 27 August 1816. Colored etching, May 15, 1817, by Lt William Innes Pocock (1783-1836)

Augsburg League War: View of the Battle of Cape Beveziers or Beachy Head between the French
MMM5482003 Augsburg League War: View of the Battle of Cape Beveziers or Beachy Head between the French and Anglo-Dutch fleets on 10/07/1690 Drawing by Nicolas Ozanne (1728-1811) by Ozanne

The naval maneuver of Sir Robert Calder (1745-1818), 1817 (etching)
MMM5480703 The naval maneuver of Sir Robert Calder (1745-1818), 1817 (etching) by Pocock, Nicholas (1741-1821); National Maritime Museum, London

The capture and destruction of four frigates from the Spanish treasure, off the coast of Cadiz (Spain), on October 5
MMM5480715 The capture and destruction of four frigates from the Spanish treasure, off the coast of Cadiz (Spain), on October 5, 1804, by a British squadron by Pocock

A fight in boats between Dutch or English and Barbary pirates, c.1675 (chalk)
7341836 A fight in boats between Dutch or English and Barbary pirates, c.1675 (chalk) by Velde, Willem van de, the Younger (1633-1707); 19.7x29.8 cm; National Maritime Museum, London

The pirates of Cuba, 19th century (print)
7339234 The pirates of Cuba, 19th century (print) by Unknown Artist, (19th century); 24.4x23.5 cm; National Maritime Museum, London, UK; © National Maritime Museum, Greenwich, London

Dispute over a holy statue, historical wood engraving, circa 1888
UIG5414527 Dispute over a holy statue, historical wood engraving, circa 1888; UIG

Fight Between A Jaguar And A Boa. From El Mundo En La Mano Published 1875 ©UIG/Leemage
UIG5420619 Fight Between A Jaguar And A Boa. From El Mundo En La Mano Published 1875 ©UIG/Leemage

An engraving depicting a battle between a hawk and a weasel observed at Lea in Wiltshire
5311136 An engraving depicting a battle between a hawk and a weasel observed at Lea in Wiltshire. The weasel killed the hawk, 19th century; (add.info.: Date: 1844); Universal History Archive/UIG

The Battle of Buena Vista, February 22-23, 1847, 1860
7125164 The Battle of Buena Vista, February 22-23, 1847, 1860; (add.info.: The Battle of Buena Vista, February 22-23, 1847, aka the Battle of La Angostura fought during the Mexican-American War)

The struggle between Labour and Capital
5616091 The struggle between Labour and Capital; (add.info.: Cartoon depicting the struggle between Labour and Capital. Dated 19th Century. 01/01/1860); Universal History Archive/UIG

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"Brawling: A Glimpse into the Fierce Battles of History" Step back in time and witness the intensity of brawling, as depicted through various captivating artworks. From ancient civilizations to epic clashes in more recent history, these illustrations offer a glimpse into the ferocity and valor displayed by warriors throughout time. In South Africa's Zulu War of 1879, The South Wales Borderers valiantly defended Rorkes Drift against overwhelming odds. This colorful lithograph captures their unwavering determination amidst chaos. Travel further back to England's Civil War in 1645, where Royalist cavalry clashed with opposing forces at the Battle of Naseby. The vibrant lithograph showcases their gallant charge on horseback, highlighting the bravery that defined this tumultuous era. Venturing even earlier, we encounter Dragons De Murat En Egypte from 1798 and Infanterie Legere Carabinier from 1800. These vivid lithographs depict French soldiers engaged in combat during Napoleon Bonaparte's Egyptian campaign – a testament to their resilience and tactical prowess. Delve deeper into antiquity with "The Wrestlers, " an awe-inspiring black-and-white photograph capturing two figures locked in an eternal struggle reminiscent of Greek artistry from the third century BC. Their physical prowess mesmerizes viewers across centuries. Turning our attention to naval warfare, an engraving commemorates Rome's victory over Carthaginians at the Battle of Aegates in 241 BC. Witnessing Roman warships dominating the seas reminds us of ancient maritime power struggles that shaped history. Closer to home, British soldiers are portrayed fighting through urban streets in a color lithograph – a testament to their tenacity during times of conflict within their own borders. James Figg takes center stage next - his advertisement immortalized by William Hogarth around 1729/30 showcases England's first recognized boxing champion.