Chess Player Collection

Les Joueurs d echecs (Chess players), 15th century. Creator: Anonymous master
Les Joueurs d echecs (Chess players), 15th century. Found in the collection of Musee national du Moyen Age (Musee de Cluny)

Chess celebrities at the late chess meeting, 1855. Herr Lowenthal, M De Riviere, Mr Wyvill, MP, Herr Falkbeer, Mr Staunton, Lord Lyttelton, Captain Kennedy

Cover of a French opera about Cervantine affair, with music by Franacois-Andre Philidor Danican
3118874 Cover of a French opera about Cervantine affair, with music by Franacois-Andre Philidor Danican; (add.info.: Cover of a French opera about Cervantine affair)

A young couple playing chess
5310285 A young couple playing chess; (add.info.: Engraving depicting a young couple playing a game of chess. Based on a 13th century miniature. Dated 19th century.); Universal History Archive/UIG.

A chess player
5310284 A chess player; (add.info.: Woodblock engraving depicting a chess player. Dated 15th century.); Universal History Archive/UIG.

A friendly game of chess
5310286 A friendly game of chess; (add.info.: Engraving depicting a friendly game of chess between father and son. 19th century.); Universal History Archive/UIG.

The chess players, 1863-1867. Creator: Daumier, Honoré (1808-1879)
The chess players, 1863-1867. Found in the Collection of the Petit Palais, Musee des Beaux-Arts de la Ville de Paris.

Mr. Morphy, the Celebrated Chessplayer, 1858. Creator: Unknown
Mr. Morphy, the Celebrated Chessplayer, 1858....this remarkable young chessplayer...[has performed an] astounding feat at Birmingham in conducting eight games blindfold at the same time against eight

Men playing chess, 1875-1934. Creator: Isaac Lazerus Israels
Men playing chess, 1875-1934

Women Playing a Game of Chess, c1700. Creator: Unknown
Women Playing a Game of Chess, c1700

A party of chess players outside a Turkish coffeehouse and barbershop, 1845. Creator: Martinus Rorbye
A party of chess players outside a Turkish coffeehouse and barbershop, 1845

Joueurs d'échecs, between 1863 and 1867. Creator: Honore Daumier
Joueurs d'echecs, between 1863 and 1867. The Chess Players

Chess players, 1886. Creator: Wentzel, Gustav (1859-1927)
Chess players, 1886. Found in the Collection of the Nasjonalmuseet for Kunst, Arkitektur og Design, Oslo

Chess players, 1886. Creator: Wentzel, Gustav (1859-1927)
Chess players, 1886. Found in the Collection of the Nasjonalmuseet for Kunst, Arkitektur og Design, Oslo

Chess-Players, 1891. Creator: Anders Leonard Zorn
Chess-Players, 1891

Members of the Krasnoyarsk chess circle, participants of the telegraphic match between.... 1888. Creator: Lukhtanska
Members of the Krasnoyarsk chess circle, participants of the telegraphic match between the teams of Krasnoyarsk and St. Petersburg from 11 November 1886 to September 1888

"Checkmate - Next Move", by J. C. Horsley, A.R.A. from the exhibition of the Royal Academy, 1862. Creator: H
"Checkmate - Next Move", by J. C. Horsley, A.R.A. from the exhibition of the Royal Academy, 1862. Engraving of a painting

Howard Staunton
3781253 Howard Staunton; (add.info.: Howard Staunton, English chess master best known for his victory over Saint-Amant in 1843, Line engraving by W. Mackay, 1883. HS:1810 - 22 June 1874)

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Justyna Jaszke

The Chess Players, ca. 1475. Creator: Liberale da Verona
The Chess Players, ca. 1475

Louis Paulsen, the Blindfold American Chessplayer - from a photograph by Hesler, of Chicago, 1858. Creator: Unknown
Louis Paulsen, the Blindfold American Chessplayer - from a photograph by Hesler, of Chicago, 1858. Child prodigy who emigrated to America from Germany

Chess Sport Art 2
Justyna Jaszke

Chess Sport Art 1
Justyna Jaszke

Chess Sport Art 3
Justyna Jaszke

Chess Sport Art 4
Justyna Jaszke

Queen's Gambit
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A Game at Chess, 1780. Creator: James Bretherton
A Game at Chess, 1780

Plate VI, from Uber den Schachspieler des Herrn von Kempelen und dessen
HMB306173 Plate VI, from Uber den Schachspieler des Herrn von Kempelen und dessen Nachbildung, Leipzig und Dresden: Joh. Gottl

Plate III, Uber den Schachspieler des Herrn von Kempelen und dessen Nachbildung
HMB306170 Plate III, Uber den Schachspieler des Herrn von Kempelen und dessen Nachbildung, Leipzig und Dresden: Joh. Gottl

Plate IV, Uber den Schachspieler des Herrn von Kempelen und dessen Nachbildung
HMB306171 Plate IV, Uber den Schachspieler des Herrn von Kempelen und dessen Nachbildung, Leipzig und Dresden: Joh. Gottl

Plate V, from Uber den Schachspieler des Herrn von Kempelen und dessen
HMB306172 Plate V, from Uber den Schachspieler des Herrn von Kempelen und dessen Nachbildung, published by Joseph Friedrich Freiherr von Racknitz, Leipzig und Dresden: Joh. Gottl

Plate VII, from Uber den Schachspieler des Herrn von Kempelen und dessen
HMB306174 Plate VII, from Uber den Schachspieler des Herrn von Kempelen und dessen Nachbildung, Leipzig und Dresden: Joh. Gottl

Plate II from Uber den Schachspieler des Herrn von Kempelen und dessen
HMB306169 Plate II from Uber den Schachspieler des Herrn von Kempelen und dessen Nachbildung, Leipzig und Dresden: Joh. Gottl

Plate I from, Uber den Schachspieler des Herrn von Kempelen und dessen
HMB306168 Plate I from, Uber den Schachspieler des Herrn von Kempelen und dessen Nachbildung, Leipzig und Dresden: Joh. Gottl

Schachspiel (Chess Players), 1918. Creator: Lovis Corinth
Schachspiel (Chess Players), 1918

Chess players, 17th century. Creator: Caravaggio, Michelangelo, (after)
Chess players, 17th century. Private Collection

Portrait of AndreDanican Philidor, 1772. Creator: Augustin de Saint-Aubin
Portrait of Andre Danican Philidor, 1772. After Charles Nicolas Cochin II

The Automaton Chess Player, 1845. Creator: Unknown
The Automaton Chess Player, 1845. A machine...invented in the year 1769. by Wolfgang de Kempelin...the concealed player was seated immediately under the chess board of the Automaton...the reverse of

St. Amant, 1844. Creator: Unknown
St. Amant, 1844. Portrait of French chess player Pierre Charles Fournier de Saint-Amant, who...may safely be pronounced the most brilliant [chess] player of the present day.Monsieur St

Viennese Cafe: The Chess Players (Wiener Cafe: Die Schachspieler), 1911. Creator: Moritz Jung
Viennese Cafe: The Chess Players (Wiener Cafe: Die Schachspieler), 1911

The Scholars Mate, 1855. Creator: Oscar Gustav Rejlander
The Scholars Mate, 1855

The Chess Players, ca. 1845. Creator: Likely by Antoine-Francois-Jean Claudet
The Chess Players, ca. 1845

Mikhail Chigorin (1850-1908) and Siegbert Tarrasch (1862-1934) in Petersburg, 1893. Found in the Collection of State Hermitage, St. Petersburg

Mikhail Chigorin (1850-1908) and William Steinitz (1836-1900) in Havana, 1880, 1880. Artist: Anonymous
Mikhail Chigorin (1850-1908) and William Steinitz (1836-1900) in Havana, 1880, 1880. Private Collection

Mikhail Chigorin (1850-1908), 1880s. Artist: Anonymous
Mikhail Chigorin (1850-1908), 1880s. Private Collection

A Game of Chess, 1948. Artist: George Cruikshank
A Game of Chess, 1948. From British Chess, by Kenneth Matthews. [Collins, London, 1948]. (Colorised black and white print)

A Game at Chess: Lord Grey Playing William IV, 1948. Artist: John Doyle
A Game at Chess: Lord Grey Playing William IV, 1948. From British Chess, by Kenneth Matthews. [Collins, London, 1948]

The Chess Players, 1948. Artist: Thomas Rowlandson
The Chess Players, 1948. From British Chess, by Kenneth Matthews. [Collins, London, 1948]

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"Unveiling the Legends: Chess Celebrities at the Late Chess Meeting, 1855" Step into a world where strategy reigns supreme and minds clash in a battle of wits. The late chess meeting of 1855 witnessed an extraordinary gathering of chess celebrities, each with their own unique style and brilliance on the board. As they engaged in intense matches, their moves were like strokes of art, creating masterpieces that would be remembered for ages to come. In "Chess Sport Art 1, " we witness the fusion of athleticism and intellect as players immerse themselves in this captivating sport. With every calculated move, they paint a picture on the checkered canvas that leaves spectators awestruck. Continuing this artistic journey is "Chess Sport Art 2, " where strategic prowess takes center stage. Here, players display remarkable precision and foresight as they navigate through complex positions with grace and determination. But let us not forget our roots – "The Chess Players" by Liberale da Verona transports us back to ca. 1475 when chess was already capturing hearts across Europe. This timeless masterpiece showcases two individuals engrossed in a game that transcends time itself. Fast forward to "A Game at Chess" by James Bretherton in 1780; we witness how chess has evolved over centuries while still retaining its allure. The intricacy of each piece's design mirrors the complexity found within every move made during these gripping encounters. And who can ignore the influence of Queen's Gambit? This iconic series brought forth renewed interest in this ancient game, captivating audiences worldwide with its portrayal of prodigious talent emerging from unexpected places. Delving deeper into history brings us to plates VI, III, IV, and V from Uber den Schachspieler des Herrn von Kempelen und dessen Nachbildung – an exploration into automaton chess-playing machines created by Wolfgang von Kempelen himself.