Cockfight Collection

COCK FIGHT, 1840. Lithograph after a drawing by Henry Thomas Alken, 1840

Start of a Cock Fight Date: circa 1906

Tom, Jerry, Logic backing Tommy Sweep at Royal Cockpit
863235 Tom, Jerry, Logic backing Tommy Sweep at Royal Cockpit; (add.info.: Tom, Jerry and Logic, backing Tommy the Sweep at the Royal Cockpit)

Cockfighting in Flanders (litho)
8663693 Cockfighting in Flanders (litho) by Cogghe, Remy (1854-1935); Private Collection; (add.info.: Cockfighting in Flanders)

Cockfight (mosaic)
6384190 Cockfight (mosaic); Museo Archeologico Nazionale, Naples, Campania, Italy; (add.info.: Cockfight); Photo © Stefano Baldini.

Cockfight between the personifications of Victory and Defeat (mosaic)
6384197 Cockfight between the personifications of Victory and Defeat (mosaic); Museo Archeologico Nazionale, Naples, Campania

Illustration for Tom Brown's School-Days (litho)
8642891 Illustration for Tom Brown's School-Days (litho) by Sullivan, Edmund Joseph (1869-1933) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Great games of chariot-racing, cock-fighting)

Cock-fighting (litho)
8650840 Cock-fighting (litho) by Moreland, Arthur (1876-1951); Private Collection; (add.info.: Cock-fighting. Illustration for The Comic History of Sport by Arthur Moreland (T Werner Laurie)

Cockfight in the Sassenstraat in Zwolle, 1655. Creator: Gesina ter Borch
Cockfight in the Sassenstraat in Zwolle, 1655

Two cock-fighters and referee at the World's Columbian Exposition, Chicago, Illinois, 1892 or 1893

Courtesans of Ogiya, from the book "Mirror of Beautiful Women of the Pleasure Quarters... 1776. Creator: Shunsho
Courtesans of Ogiya, from the book "Mirror of Beautiful Women of the Pleasure Quarters (Seiro bijin awase sugata kagami), " vol. 1, Japan, 1776

Cockfighting in the Philippines 1930
PHILIPPINES - CIRCA 1930s: Group of Filipino men about to release two roosters for cockfight, near Manila. (Photo by Charles Phelps Cushing/Retrofile/Getty Images)

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The Cockfight in the Harem (watercolour)
7186147 The Cockfight in the Harem (watercolour) by Schutz, Erich (1886-1937); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Cockfight in the Harem)

A Cock Fight (oil on canvas)
CH401584 A Cock Fight (oil on canvas) by Snyders, Frans (1579-1657) (follower of); Private Collection; Photo © Christies Images

Two roosters fighting in a barn yard below an eagle. 1811 (etching)
7235827 Two roosters fighting in a barn yard below an eagle. 1811 (etching) by Howitt, Samuel (1756-1822); (add.info.: Two roosters fighting in a barn yard while an eagle hovers above)

A Filipino cock-fight (litho)
7171146 A Filipino cock-fight (litho) by American School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: A Filipino cock-fight)

Cockfighter, foaled 1796 (b / w photo)
7163370 Cockfighter, foaled 1796 (b/w photo) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Cockfighter, foaled 1796)

Combat de coqs (engraving)
7179228 Combat de coqs (engraving) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Combat de coqs. Illustration for Dictionnaire Populaire Illustre by Decembre-Alonnier (c 1880)

Cock-Fighting (engraving)
7186844 Cock-Fighting (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Cock-Fighting. Illustration for The Boys Modern Playmate (Frederick Warne)

Sport in Albania (litho)
7171104 Sport in Albania (litho) by American School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Sport in Albania. Illustration for The World and its People, a Comprehensive Tour of All Lands)

Childrens games: The cock fight (engraving)
7193446 Childrens games: The cock fight (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The cock fight)

Watching a Cockfight at the Edge of the Veranda, c. 1767 / 68. Creator: Suzuki Harunobu
Watching a Cockfight at the Edge of the Veranda, c. 1767/68

Set To (oil on canvas) (pair to 101163)
BSA101164 Set To (oil on canvas) (pair to 101163) by Pratt, Hilton L. Jnr. (fl.1858-73); 40.6x50.8 cm; Private Collection; eThe British Sporting Art Trust; English, out of copyright

Cock-fighting in the North (engraving)
736130 Cock-fighting in the North (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Cock-fighting in the North; A little girl attends a cock-put with her father; from The)

The Challenge (oil on canvas) (pair to 101164)
BSA101163 The Challenge (oil on canvas) (pair to 101164) by Pratt, Hilton L. Jnr. (fl.1858-73); 40.6x50.8 cm; Private Collection; eThe British Sporting Art Trust; English, out of copyright

Male turkey, Meleagris gallopavo, protecting a bantam hen from a predatory hawk
6337388 Male turkey, Meleagris gallopavo, protecting a bantam hen from a predatory hawk by English School, (19th century); (add.info.: Male turkey, Meleagris gallopavo)

Gamblers watching a cockfight by candlelight at the Cock Pit Royal, St
6337439 Gamblers watching a cockfight by candlelight at the Cock Pit Royal, St by Howitt, Samuel (1756-1822) (after); (add.info.: Gamblers watching a cockfight by candlelight at the Cock Pit Royal)

Cock-fighting, the national sport of modern San Domingo (engraving)
736143 Cock-fighting, the national sport of modern San Domingo (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Training birds for the Sunday fight (engraving)
736142 Training birds for the Sunday fight (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Training birds for the Sunday fight; from The Days Doings)

Beauties during a cockfight (Bijin Toriaiu) (colour woodblock print)
5043719 Beauties during a cockfight (Bijin Toriaiu) (colour woodblock print) by Kunisada, Utagawa (Toyokuni III) (1786-1865); Bristol Museum and Art Gallery, UK; (add.info.: Triptych)

Nearing the Issue at the Cockpit, 1879. Creator: Horace Bonham
Nearing the Issue at the Cockpit, 1879

Dick Turpins Ring (Cockpit), Hempstead, Essex
circa 1910s

Camellia Flowers (left); People Watching a Cockfight (right), ca. 1820. ca. 1820
Camellia Flowers (left); People Watching a Cockfight (right), ca. 1820

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St Lucia, Zenon, group of men and boys watching cockfight

Nearing the Issue at the Cockpit, 1870 (oil on canvas)
CGW443165 Nearing the Issue at the Cockpit, 1870 (oil on canvas) by Bonham, Horace (1835-92); 51.1x68.5 cm; Corcoran Collection, National Gallery of Art, Washington D.C

Cockfight camelias set folding screens series title
Cockfight and camelias A set of folding screens (series title), Two parts of a miniature folding screen, on the left camelias, on the right cockfight with watching courtiers

PUERTO RICO: COCKFIGHT, 1937. A cockfight in Puerto Rico. Photograph by Edwin Rosskam, 1937

Cockfighting (John Kay)
A cockfight in Edinburgh Thus we poor Cocks exert our Skill & Brav ry For idle Gulls and Kites that trade in Knav ry Date: 1785

Drawings Prints, Print, Cockfight, Santo Domingo, Artist, George, Overbury, Pop, Hart
Drawings and Prints, Print, Cockfight, Santo Domingo, Artist, George Overbury Pop Hart, American, Cairo, Illinois 1868-1933 New York, Hart, George Overbury Pop, American, 1868, 1933, 1923

PUERTO RICO: COCKFIGHT, 1937. A trainer holding a prize gamecock before trimming him for a cockfight in Puerto Rico. Photograph by Edwin Rosskam, 1937

PUERTO RICO: COCKFIGHT, 1937. Men outside of a cockfight arena in Puerto Rico. Photograph by Edwin Rosskam, 1937

PUERTO RICO: COCKFIGHT, 1937. The end of a cockfight in Puerto Rico. Photograph by Edwin Rosskam, 1937

PUERTO RICO: COCKFIGHT, 1937. Taking bets at a cockfight in Puerto Rico. Photograph by Edwin Rosskam, 1937

PUERTO RICO: COCKFIGHT, 1937. A trainer tying up a gamecocks spurs for cockfight training in Puerto Rico. Photograph by Edwin Rosskam, 1937

PUERTO RICO: COCKFIGHT, 1937. A trainer trimming a gamecock for a cockfight in Puerto Rico. Photograph by Edwin Rosskam, 1937

PUERTO RICO: COCKFIGHT. A gamecock trimmed for a cockfight in Puerto Rico. Photograph by Edwin Rosskam, 1937

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"Cockfight: A Historical Spectacle of Ferocious Feathers" Step back in time to the year 1840, as depicted in a lithograph by Henry Thomas Alken. The intense atmosphere surrounds the start of a cockfight, where two majestic roosters prepare for an epic battle. This ancient sport has transcended borders and cultures, reaching even the Philippines in 1930. Immerse yourself in the vibrant scene captured by an unknown artist's watercolor titled "The Cockfight in the Harem. " Witnessing this clash of feathers and fury, one can't help but be captivated by the raw energy emanating from these fierce combatants. Moving forward through history, we encounter various artistic interpretations showcasing this age-old tradition. An oil painting aptly named "A Cock Fight" brings to life every detail of this thrilling spectacle on canvas. Meanwhile, a colorful lithograph titled "Valla de Gallos, Cuba" transports us to another corner of the world where cockfights were held with great enthusiasm. Delving deeper into artistry surrounding cockfights, an etching from 1811 portrays two roosters locked in battle beneath watchful eyes of an eagle – symbolizing strength and dominance. Similarly captivating is a lithograph capturing a Filipino cock-fight; it serves as both documentation and celebration of cultural heritage. Beyond artwork lies historical evidence that showcases real-life participants such as "Cockfighter, " foaled back in 1796 - immortalized forever through black-and-white photography. Additionally, engravings like "Combat de coqs" and "Cock-Fighting" provide glimpses into how society perceived this controversial pastime throughout different eras. While opinions on cockfighting may differ today due to evolving perspectives on animal welfare, exploring its rich history allows us to appreciate its significance within diverse societies worldwide. From exhilarating clashes between feathered warriors to intricate depictions by talented artists, the allure of cockfights remains undeniable.