Epee Collection

Fencing positions
Page demonstrating the various positions adopted during fencing. Date: 1930

Tarot Card - As d Epee (Ace of Swords)

A thrust in epee or foil fencing. Copper engraving, French, mid-18th century
FENCING, 18TH CENTURY A thrust in epee or foil fencing. Copper engraving, French, mid-18th century

Epee Teaching Deaf Mutes
L ABBE DE L EPEE instructing deaf-mutes in the sign language he invented to enable them to communicate

Gentlemen fencers lunging and parrying, 18th century
Gentlemen fencers lunging (coup de quarte dans les armes) and parrying (parade de quarte), 18th century. Copperplate engraving by D Jenkins after an illustration from life by J. Roberts from Mr. J

FENCING SCHOOL, 1890. A School of Arms. Engraving, English, 1890

Mrs. William H. Dewar of Philadelphia, U. S. national champion in womens foil in 1913. Photograph, early 20th century
FENCING: MRS. W.H. DEWAR. Mrs. William H. Dewar of Philadelphia, U.S. national champion in womens foil in 1913. Photograph, early 20th century

FRANCE: FENCING, c1750. A thrust in epee or foil fencing. Wood engraving, French, mid-18th century
FENCING, 18TH CENTURY. A thrust in epee or foil fencing. Copper engraving, French, mid-18th century

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)

Republic of Venice: Decision of the Council of 40 Senators of Venice (Council of Forty also known as Quarantia or)
BEN5481293 Republic of Venice: Decision of the Council of 40 Senators of Venice (Council of Forty also known as Quarantia or Quarantia). Extract from the registers of May 3, 1761

William III of Orange Nassau (1650-1702), King of England, in 1694, behind him Robert Bruce, Earl of Aylesbury
FLO4672344 William III of Orange Nassau (1650-1702), King of England, in 1694, behind him Robert Bruce, Earl of Aylesbury, after William Faithorne (1626-1691)

Gentleman, reign of Charles IX, 1572. Handcoloured steel engraving by Polidor Pauquet after Gaignieres from the Pauquet
FLO4686092 Gentleman, reign of Charles IX, 1572. Handcoloured steel engraving by Polidor Pauquet after Gaignieres from the Pauquet Brothers' " Modes et Costumes Historique"

Prince, reign of Louis XIV, 1670. Handcoloured steel engraving by Polidor Pauquet after Adam Frans van der Meulen
FLO4686051 Prince, reign of Louis XIV, 1670. Handcoloured steel engraving by Polidor Pauquet after Adam Frans van der Meulen (1632-1690)

Gentleman, reign of Henri III, 1586. Handcoloured steel engraving by Hippolyte Pauquet after Gaignieres from
FLO4685924 Gentleman, reign of Henri III, 1586. Handcoloured steel engraving by Hippolyte Pauquet after Gaignieres from the Pauquet Brothers' " Modes et Costumes Historique"

Francois (1518-1536), dauphin of Viennese, son of King Francois I, 1534. Handcoloured steel engraving by Hippolyte
FLO4685904 Francois (1518-1536), dauphin of Viennese, son of King Francois I, 1534. Handcoloured steel engraving by Hippolyte Pauquet after Gaignieres from the Pauquet Brothers' " Modes et

Japanese standard door - Japanese ensign carrying a standard, and umbrella bearer, both in helmets, kimono
FLO4724308 Japanese standard door - Japanese ensign carrying a standard, and umbrella bearer, both in helmets, kimono, leggings and sandals

Japanese soldier - Japanese soldier carrying a large musket, wearing a helmet, kimono, leggings, sandals
FLO4724384 Japanese soldier - Japanese soldier carrying a large musket, wearing a helmet, kimono, leggings, sandals, and sword - Handcoloured woodcut by Mop from " Moeurs

Man of the Karen tribe (Karene or Karyang) (Burma, Myanmar) - Man of the Karen (Karian)
FLO4723511 Man of the Karen tribe (Karene or Karyang) (Burma, Myanmar) - Man of the Karen (Karian) tribe of southern Burma - Handcoloured woodcut from " Mores

Military of the antiquite: general roman 1, bearer 2, roman cavalry 3, numide 4 and dace 6, and an archer on his horse
FLO4573450 Military of the antiquite: general roman 1, bearer 2, roman cavalry 3, numide 4 and dace 6, and an archer on his horse, wearing armor 5 - Roman general 1, fasces bearer 2, Roman cavalry 3

Costumes and customs of Vietnam, 18th century. Vietmamese peasants making offerings to a statue of Buddha in a banyan
FLO4576448 Costumes and customs of Vietnam, 18th century. Vietmamese peasants making offerings to a statue of Buddha in a banyan tree 1, and group of Vietnamese including peasants and soldiers 2

Gaston, Duke of Orleans, third son of King Henry IV of France and Marie de Medici, 1608-1660
FLO4571911 Gaston, Duke of Orleans, third son of King Henry IV of France and Marie de Medici, 1608-1660. Gaston Jean Baptiste of France, Duke of Orleans

King Henry IV of France and Navarre in suit of armour. Drawn and lithographed by Alexandre Massard after a 1610
FLO4571556 King Henry IV of France and Navarre in suit of armour. Drawn and lithographed by Alexandre Massard after a 1610 engraving from Le Bibliophile Jacob aka Paul Lacroix's Costumes

Letter E: Ernani, in " Ernani" (created in 1844), opera by Giuseppe Verdi (1813-1901)
DUV4208521 Letter E: Ernani, in " Ernani" (created in 1844), opera by Giuseppe Verdi (1813-1901). Men's Alphabet (Liebig) Serie S0369. Compagnie Liebig, publisher (b at Antwerp 1893)

Une fillette se defendant avec son parapluie devant un chevalier en armure avec son epee
COI4130859 Une fillette se defendant avec son parapluie devant un chevalier en armure avec son epee. Gravure du journal "Gazette des Enfants", 1895

Letter L: Fencing Lecon. Engraving of "The soldier's alphabet". E.R
DUV4209422 Letter L: Fencing Lecon. Engraving of "The soldier's alphabet". E.R. Stop! , publisher, Paris, circa 1916

Swiss army officer, 1588. Handcolored copperplate engraving from Robert von Spalart's " Historical Picture of
FLO4705483 Swiss army officer, 1588. Handcolored copperplate engraving from Robert von Spalart's " Historical Picture of the Costumes of the Principal People of Antiquity

A nobleman from Hungary. Handcolored copperplate engraving from Robert von Spalart's " Historical Picture of
FLO4705278 A nobleman from Hungary. Handcolored copperplate engraving from Robert von Spalart's " Historical Picture of the Costumes of the Peoples of Antiquity

Knight and nobleman of Burgundy, 1581
FLO4705634 Knight and nobleman of Burgundy, 1581.; (add.info.: Knight and nobleman of Burgundy, 1581.); © Florilegius.

Nobleman of Poland and a woman of Lithuania. Handcolored copperplate engraving from Robert von Spalart's "
FLO4704978 Nobleman of Poland and a woman of Lithuania. Handcolored copperplate engraving from Robert von Spalart's " Historical Picture of the Costumes of the Peoples of Antiquity

King Rudolph II, Holy Roman Emperor, King of Bohemia, Archduke of Austria (1552-1612)
FLO4644494 King Rudolph II, Holy Roman Emperor, King of Bohemia, Archduke of Austria (1552-1612). In lace ruff, plate armour decorated with gold, slashed padded hose and chainmail socks

Sword hilt in iron decorated with silver A, and gilt hunting pipes decorated with sapphires B and a crocodile C
FLO4644200 Sword hilt in iron decorated with silver A, and gilt hunting pipes decorated with sapphires B and a crocodile C

Arms and armour of the ancient Egyptians including armour, chariots, sword, quiver, arrows, etc
FLO4620158 Arms and armour of the ancient Egyptians including armour, chariots, sword, quiver, arrows, etc. Handcoloured copperplate engraving by Andrea Bernieri from Giulio Ferrario's Costumes

Roman period in Great Britain (1st to 5th century): A Roman Brito and a Feryllt (metallurgist)
FLO4608266 Roman period in Great Britain (1st to 5th century): A Roman Brito and a Feryllt (metallurgist, chemist and botanist) - Eau forte by Robert Havell (1793-1878)

Gaul warrior in full battledress, with lance, shield, sword and helmet, and a Belgian woman
FLO4704093 Gaul warrior in full battledress, with lance, shield, sword and helmet, and a Belgian woman. Handcolored copperplate engraving from Robert von Spalart's " Historical Picture of

Ceremony at a German tribal meeting. Men wearing wreaths, animal skins and antlers
FLO4704055 Ceremony at a German tribal meeting. Men wearing wreaths, animal skins and antlers. Handcolored copperplate engraving from Robert von Spalart's " Historical Picture of

Indian warrior with spear, sword, shield and helmet from a monument. Handcolored copperplate engraving from Robert von
FLO4704476 Indian warrior with spear, sword, shield and helmet from a monument. Handcolored copperplate engraving from Robert von Spalart's " Historical Picture of the Costumes of

Double duel between Romeo, Tybalt and Mercutio, c.1900 (chromolithograph)
2636196 Double duel between Romeo, Tybalt and Mercutio, c.1900 (chromolithograph); Private Collection; (add.info.: Double duel between Romeo, Tybalt and Mercutio)

British antiquite (pre-Roman period, before 1st century): Catini and Caledonian inhabitants (Scotland)
FLO4608209 British antiquite (pre-Roman period, before 1st century): Catini and Caledonian inhabitants (Scotland) of the northern plains and forests of Great Britain

Emperor Napoleon Ist, in ceremonial coronation robes, 1804. Handcoloured lithograph from Le Bibliophile Jacob aka Paul
FLO4572703 Emperor Napoleon Ist, in ceremonial coronation robes, 1804. Handcoloured lithograph from Le Bibliophile Jacob aka Paul Lacroix's Costumes Historique de la France

Musketeer, 1586, reign of King Henry III of France. Drawn and lithographed by Alexandre Massard after a portrait in
FLO4571496 Musketeer, 1586, reign of King Henry III of France. Drawn and lithographed by Alexandre Massard after a portrait in Roger de Gaignieres' gallery portfolio IX 154 from Le Bibliophile

Letters E: Ernani, in " Ernani" (created in 1844), opera by Giuseppe Verdi (1813-1901) and F: Fra Diavolo
DUV4208533 Letters E: Ernani, in " Ernani" (created in 1844), opera by Giuseppe Verdi (1813-1901) and F: Fra Diavolo

Letter O and P: idle and fearful. Engraving in " Usual Alphabet"
DUV4207434 Letter O and P: idle and fearful. Engraving in " Usual Alphabet". Illustrations on the theme of quality and defect in children. A. Quinn, printer-publisher, 1885

A common Croat wearing a coat lined with fox fur. Handcolored copperplate engraving from Robert von Spalart's
FLO4705309 A common Croat wearing a coat lined with fox fur. Handcolored copperplate engraving from Robert von Spalart's " Historical Picture of the Costumes of the Peoples of Antiquity

A nobleman from Hungary. Handcolored copperplate engraving from Robert von Spalart's " Historical Picture of
FLO4705261 A nobleman from Hungary. Handcolored copperplate engraving from Robert von Spalart's " Historical Picture of the Costumes of the Peoples of Antiquity

Japanese infantry, musicians - Japanese infantry musicians, one beating a drum (taiko) carried by another
FLO4724386 Japanese infantry, musicians - Japanese infantry musicians, one beating a drum (taiko) carried by another, both in helmets, kimono over leggings and sandals, wearing swords

Knight (reiter) with wheel-lock pistol and harem pants A, jester with bladder and marotte (bauble), B
FLO4644278 Knight (reiter) with wheel-lock pistol and harem pants A, jester with bladder and marotte (bauble), B, and girl in long petticoat and apron from Strasbourg C

English soldiers with halberds wearing harem pants, late 16th century. Gunpowder expert with his back to us
FLO4644223 English soldiers with halberds wearing harem pants, late 16th century. Gunpowder expert with his back to us, and soldier with cap and armour collar

Ceremonial robes of knights of the Golden Fleece A, Order of the Garter B, Teutonic Knights C, D
FLO4644371 Ceremonial robes of knights of the Golden Fleece A, Order of the Garter B, Teutonic Knights C, D, and sword and wreath of Georg Hund von Wenkheim E, 1560-1600

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"Epee: A Thrust of Elegance and Power in Fencing" Step into the world of fencing, where precision and strategy intertwine with grace and strength. From the classic fencing positions to the symbolic representation in Tarot cards, epee holds a significant place in this noble sport. Dating back to the mid-18th century, a copper engraving captures gentlemen fencers lunging and parrying with their epees. This timeless image showcases the artistry involved in mastering this weapon. Even deaf mutes were not exempt from learning this skill, as an intriguing historical reference reveals an epee teaching method specifically designed for them. Epee's importance is further emphasized by its presence alongside foil fencing in various engravings throughout history. One such depiction from 1890 portrays a bustling fencing school, highlighting the enduring popularity of this discipline. Not limited to men alone, women also excelled in wielding the epee. Mrs. William H. Dewar of Philadelphia became a national champion in women's foil fencing during 1913—an inspiring testament to gender equality within this sport. The French influence on epee cannot be ignored; it was France that gave birth to both its technique and terminology. Wood engravings from mid-18th century France depict thrusts executed with finesse—a reminder of how deeply rooted this weapon is within French culture. Beyond its association with sportsmanship, epee extends its reach into other realms as well. The Trilby Waltz music cover by Theo Bonheur features imagery related to fencing—a testament to how deeply ingrained it had become within society during that era. Even literature pays homage to epee's significance—Lord Howard de Walden donning his face guard while holding an epee represents physical preparedness for defending one's privileges—an embodiment of resilience against adversity. Epic battles like The Battle of Poitiers immortalize moments when warriors fought valiantly, their epees clashing in a dance of skill and courage.