Duellists Collection

Scene from Shakespeares Twelfth Night
A scene from Shakespeares comedy, Twelfth Night, in which Sir Toby Belch encourages the reluctant duellists, Sir Andrew Aguecheek and the page Cesario (Viola disguised)

Legend of a Knight (end panel of a cassone), 1450-1474. Creator: Anon
Legend of a Knight (end panel of a cassone), 1450-1474

Portrait de Constant Coquelin, dit Coquelin aîné, dans le rôle de Cyrano de Bergerac, 1901. Creator: Theobald Chartran
Portrait de Constant Coquelin, dit Coquelin aine (1841-1909), dans le role de Cyrano de Bergerac, 1901

Fatal duel on the Ile de la Grande-Jatte, Paris (litho)
2795785 Fatal duel on the Ile de la Grande-Jatte, Paris (litho) by French School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Fatal duel on the Ile de la Grande-Jatte, Paris)

Giovanni de Medici kills an Opponent in a Duel, plate 5 from The History of the Medici
BCC393569 Giovanni de Medici kills an Opponent in a Duel, plate 5 from The History of the Medici, engraved by Philip Galle (1537-1612), c.1583 (engraving) by Straet

Punch cartoon: The Duel Decided - the defeat of France in the Franco-Prussian War (engraving)
6034798 Punch cartoon: The Duel Decided - the defeat of France in the Franco-Prussian War (engraving) by Tenniel, John (1820-1914) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Punch cartoon)

Henri, standing still and covering his face with his pistol, was waiting (colour litho)
3627131 Henri, standing still and covering his face with his pistol, was waiting (colour litho) by Delaspre, H. (fl.1894-1915); Private Collection; (add.info.: Henri)

Punch cartoon: A Duel to the Death - the Franco-Prussian War (engraving)
6034800 Punch cartoon: A Duel to the Death - the Franco-Prussian War (engraving) by Tenniel, John (1820-1914) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Punch cartoon)

Duel between a Frenchman and an Italian (colour litho)
2782342 Duel between a Frenchman and an Italian (colour litho) by French School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Duel between a Frenchman and an Italian)

Duel between Paul Deroulede and Georges Clemenceau (colour litho)
2818355 Duel between Paul Deroulede and Georges Clemenceau (colour litho) by Meyer, Henri (1841-99) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Duel between Paul Deroulede and Georges Clemenceau)

A Duel to the Death (litho)
5997219 A Duel to the Death (litho) by European School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: A Duel to the Death)

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)

Duel between Guy Cabot de Jarnac and Francois de Vivonne, Seigneur de la Chataigneraie in front of King Henry II of
5207281 Duel between Guy Cabot de Jarnac and Francois de Vivonne, Seigneur de la Chataigneraie in front of King Henry II of France and all his court at St Germain-en-Laye

Duellist with Sword and Dagger, c. 1622. Creator: Jacques Callot
Duellist with Sword and Dagger, c. 1622

Duellist with Two Sabers, c. 1622. Creator: Jacques Callot
Duellist with Two Sabers, c. 1622

Duel with Swords and Daggers, c. 1622. Creator: Jacques Callot
Duel with Swords and Daggers, c. 1622

Duel with Swords, c. 1622. Creator: Jacques Callot
Duel with Swords, c. 1622

Duel with Swords and Daggers, c. 1617. Creator: Jacques Callot
Duel with Swords and Daggers, c. 1617

The Discomfited Duellists, 1784. Creator: William Blake
The Discomfited Duellists, 1784

La Rixe (The Brawl), c. 1792. Creator: Charles-Melchior Descourtis
La Rixe (The Brawl), c. 1792

Duel of Two Dwarfs. Creator: Stefano della Bella
Duel of Two Dwarfs

The Duel (Le duel), 1900. Creator: Paul Albert Besnard
The Duel (Le duel), 1900

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

Renee Mauperin: Henri Mauperin Wounded after the Duel with Boisjorand de Villacourt, 19th century

The Garden of Lies by Sidney Grundy, artist Albert Morrow. First produced at the St. Jamess Theatre in London on 3rd September 1904

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

Aerial Duellists
Should one aviator impugn the honour of another, they may settle their differences in an airborne duel, while their seconds see the rules are observed from the wings

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"Unleashing the Fury: A Glimpse into the World of Duellists" Step into a world where honor and pride clash, as duellists engage in deadly encounters that leave no room for mercy. From Shakespeare's Twelfth Night to historical events etched in lithographs, these captivating scenes bring forth the intensity and consequences of duels. In "Fatal duel on the Ile de la Grande-Jatte, Paris, " witness the chilling moment when two adversaries face off with lethal intent. The tension is palpable as their swords meet amidst an unforgiving backdrop. Similarly, Giovanni de Medici's ruthless victory over his opponent in "The History of the Medici" reminds us of how high stakes can lead to fatal outcomes. Even beyond history, duels have found their way into political satire. In Punch cartoon illustrations like "The Duel Decided, " we see France's defeat in the Franco-Prussian War depicted through a symbolic duel. These engravings serve as powerful commentaries on national pride and its repercussions. Yet not all duels end tragically; some capture moments frozen in time before fate takes its course. Henri's stoic stance while covering his face with a pistol evokes anticipation and suspense in "Henri, standing still. " Meanwhile, Paul Deroulede and Georges Clemenceau engage each other fiercely but honorably in a colorful lithograph titled "Duel between Paul Deroulede and Georges Clemenceau. " Delving deeper into this realm reveals more than just physical combat – it unveils intricate codes of conduct upheld by society during different eras. L' Escrime et le Duel offers glimpses into these customs through vivid lithographs that showcase various aspects of fencing and duelling techniques. One cannot ignore iconic historical moments such as Guy Cabot de Jarnac facing Francois de Vivonne before King Henry II at St Germain-en-Laye.