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Fencer Collection

"Fencer: A Timeless Art of Grace and Precision" Step into the world of fencing, where elegance meets strategy and skill

Background imageFencer Collection: The Fencing Female 1907

The Fencing Female 1907
A portrait of a female fencer who is " handy with the foils". Date: 1907

Background imageFencer Collection: Fencing (litho)

Fencing (litho)
7183341 Fencing (litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Fencing. Illustration for Encyclopedia of Sports, Games and Pastimes (Fleetway)

Background imageFencer Collection: Gentlemen fencers lunging and parrying, 18th century

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

Background imageFencer Collection: Captain Richard Francis Burton

Captain Richard Francis Burton
2905711 Captain Richard Francis Burton by English Photographer, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Captain Richard Francis Burton)

Background imageFencer Collection: FENCING TARGET PRACTICE

FENCING TARGET PRACTICE
A fencer practises his thrust by aiming at a mounted target. Date: 1570

Background imageFencer Collection: FRANCE: FENCING, 1825. Diploma for a master fencer, a member of the Compagnons du Tour de France

FRANCE: FENCING, 1825. Diploma for a master fencer, a member of the Compagnons du Tour de France. Watercolor, 1825, by Etienne Le Clair

Background imageFencer Collection: FENCING SCHOOL, 1890. A School of Arms. Engraving, English, 1890

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

Background imageFencer Collection: Multiple exposure of fencers C015 / 6189

Multiple exposure of fencers C015 / 6189
Fencing. Multiple flash exposure image of two fencers during a competition. These fencers are fighting using the sabre, one of the three types of sword used in competition

Background imageFencer Collection: Mrs. William H. Dewar of Philadelphia, U. S. national champion in womens foil in 1913

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

Background imageFencer Collection: FRANCE: FENCING, c1750. A thrust in epee or foil fencing. Wood engraving, French, mid-18th 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

Background imageFencer Collection: Members of the French and Greek Fencing teams at the Summer Olympics, Athens, Greece. 1896 (photo)

Members of the French and Greek Fencing teams at the Summer Olympics, Athens, Greece. 1896 (photo)
7078892 Members of the French and Greek Fencing teams at the Summer Olympics, Athens, Greece. 1896 (photo); Private Collection; Prismatic Pictures .

Background imageFencer Collection: Richard Francis Burton

Richard Francis Burton
3078281 Richard Francis Burton; (add.info.: Portrait of Richard Francis Burton (1821-1890) British Explorer, geographer, translator, writer, soldier, orientalist

Background imageFencer Collection: Fencing Figure, Quarter parade, 1900 (engraving)

Fencing Figure, Quarter parade, 1900 (engraving)
PCT4257014 Fencing Figure, Quarter parade, 1900 (engraving); © Patrice Cartier. All rights reserved 2023.

Background imageFencer Collection: Fencing figure, salute to arms, first warning, 1900 (engraving)

Fencing figure, salute to arms, first warning, 1900 (engraving)
PCT4257022 Fencing figure, salute to arms, first warning, 1900 (engraving); © Patrice Cartier. All rights reserved 2023.

Background imageFencer Collection: Portrait of Baron Antoine d'Ezpeleta, 1882. Creator: Charles Emile Auguste Carolus-Duran

Portrait of Baron Antoine d'Ezpeleta, 1882. Creator: Charles Emile Auguste Carolus-Duran
Portrait of Baron Antoine d'Ezpeleta, 1882

Background imageFencer Collection: Fencing in colours

Fencing in colours
Herman van der Walt

Background imageFencer Collection: Two Fencers, from Fencers, plate 7, 1552. Creators: Dirck Volkertsen Coornhert

Two Fencers, from Fencers, plate 7, 1552. Creators: Dirck Volkertsen Coornhert
Two Fencers, from Fencers, plate 7, 1552

Background imageFencer Collection: Italian fencing team

Italian fencing team Italy. Date of Photograph:1900 ca

Background imageFencer Collection: Portrait of a man with a foil

Portrait of a man with a foil Gorizia. Date of Photograph:1910 ca

Background imageFencer Collection: Spectators at fencing championships, Paris

Spectators at fencing championships, Paris France Paris, Saint Maur. Date of Photograph:24/09/1922

Background imageFencer Collection: Italian military fencing team, Udine

Italian military fencing team, Udine Udine. Date of Photograph:1890-1900

Background imageFencer Collection: Athletes of the Royal Air Force Academy, during a fencing lesson

Athletes of the Royal Air Force Academy, during a fencing lesson Italy. Date of Photograph:1940 - 1950

Background imageFencer Collection: Two fencers

Two fencers Faenza. Date of Photograph:1880 ca

Background imageFencer Collection: Portrait of the fencer, Irene Camber, gold medalist at the 1952 Olympic games in Helsinki

Portrait of the fencer, Irene Camber, gold medalist at the 1952 Olympic games in Helsinki, with her face covered by the fencing mask Trieste. Date of Photograph:1952

Background imageFencer Collection: Group of workers from the company building the Panama Canal, shown during a break

Group of workers from the company building the Panama Canal, shown during a break. On the lawn, in front of a wooden house, two men simulating a duel under the amused eyes of those present Panama

Background imageFencer Collection: Irene Camber wearing sportswear (Olympic foil athlete, 1952)

Irene Camber wearing sportswear (Olympic foil athlete, 1952) Trieste. Date of Photograph:1952

Background imageFencer Collection: Full-length portrait of a fencer in front of a drop-curtain, holding a foil

Full-length portrait of a fencer in front of a drop-curtain, holding a foil. Date of Photograph:03/05/1903

Background imageFencer Collection: Full-length portrait of a man in fencing dress

Full-length portrait of a man in fencing dress Rome. Date of Photograph:20 /09/1918

Background imageFencer Collection: Couple of fencers during training, Florence, Tuscany

Couple of fencers during training, Florence, Tuscany Florence. Date of Photograph:1893

Background imageFencer Collection: Louise Labe, La Belle Cordiere, French poet 1526-1566. Musician, equestrian, archer

Louise Labe, La Belle Cordiere, French poet 1526-1566. Musician, equestrian, archer, fencer and linguist
FLO4571030 Louise Labe, La Belle Cordiere, French poet 1526-1566. Musician, equestrian, archer, fencer and linguist. Handcoloured lithograph after a portrait in Roger de Gaignieres portfolio VIII 82

Background imageFencer Collection: Chevalier d Eon de Beaumont (from Kirbys Wonderful Museum), 1813. Creator: Unknown

Chevalier d Eon de Beaumont (from Kirbys Wonderful Museum), 1813. Creator: Unknown
Chevalier d Eon de Beaumont (from Kirbys Wonderful Museum), 1813

Background imageFencer Collection: Fencing - the Ladies Foil Championship - Miss Hall wins

Fencing - the Ladies Foil Championship - Miss Hall wins
Fencing - the Ladies Foil Championship - Miss M H Hall (right) defeated Miss G M Davis (left) in the fight-off after a tie. Date: 1922

Background imageFencer Collection: Captain Walter Edgeworth-Johnstone of the Royal Irish Regiment, Aldershot, Hampshire, 1896

Captain Walter Edgeworth-Johnstone of the Royal Irish Regiment, Aldershot, Hampshire, 1896. Artist: Gregory & Co
Captain Walter Edgeworth-Johnstone of the Royal Irish Regiment, Aldershot, Hampshire, 1896. Pictured in fencing kit. A print from The Navy and Army Illustrated, 2nd October 1896

Background imageFencer Collection: Fencers Sport Art 7

Fencers Sport Art 7
Justyna Jaszke

Background imageFencer Collection: Fencing Sport Art 4

Fencing Sport Art 4
Justyna Jaszke

Background imageFencer Collection: Fencing Sport Art 6

Fencing Sport Art 6
Justyna Jaszke

Background imageFencer Collection: Fencers Sport Art 9

Fencers Sport Art 9
Justyna Jaszke

Background imageFencer Collection: Fencing Sport Art 13

Fencing Sport Art 13
Justyna Jaszke

Background imageFencer Collection: Fencing Sport Art 2

Fencing Sport Art 2
Justyna Jaszke

Background imageFencer Collection: Fencing Sport Art 1

Fencing Sport Art 1
Justyna Jaszke

Background imageFencer Collection: Fencing Sport Art 5

Fencing Sport Art 5
Justyna Jaszke

Background imageFencer Collection: Fencer Sport Art 10

Fencer Sport Art 10
Justyna Jaszke

Background imageFencer Collection: Fencing Sport Art 3

Fencing Sport Art 3
Justyna Jaszke

Background imageFencer Collection: Fencers Sport Art 8

Fencers Sport Art 8
Justyna Jaszke

Background imageFencer Collection: Fencing Sport Art 11

Fencing Sport Art 11
Justyna Jaszke

Background imageFencer Collection: Fencing Sport Art 12

Fencing Sport Art 12
Justyna Jaszke

Background imageFencer Collection: Schermkunst, 1595 (gouache)

Schermkunst, 1595 (gouache)
3671549 Schermkunst, 1595 (gouache) by Dutch School, (16th century); Newberry Library, Chicago, Illinois, USA; (add.info.: Schermkunst Folio 12r); © Newberry Library

Background imageFencer Collection: Schermkunst, 1595 (gouache)

Schermkunst, 1595 (gouache)
3671546 Schermkunst, 1595 (gouache) by Dutch School, (16th century); Newberry Library, Chicago, Illinois, USA; (add.info.: Schermkunst Folio 11v); © Newberry Library



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"Fencer: A Timeless Art of Grace and Precision" Step into the world of fencing, where elegance meets strategy and skill. From the early days to modern times, this captivating sport has enthralled both men and women alike. In 1907, "The Fencing Female" emerged as a symbol of empowerment, breaking stereotypes with her graceful movements and fierce determination. Meanwhile, gentlemen fencers in the 18th century showcased their lunging and parrying techniques with finesse reminiscent of a bygone era. Captain Richard Francis Burton left his mark on history as an accomplished fencer. His expertise exemplified the artistry behind every thrust and parry. Even in France during 1825, a master fencer's diploma from the Compagnons du Tour de France was highly esteemed. Fencing target practice became essential for honing one's skills. The concentration required to hit those precise marks demanded unwavering focus and discipline. It was through such rigorous training that champions were forged. A glimpse into a fencing school in 1890 reveals an atmosphere brimming with passion for this noble art form. Engraved illustrations captured the essence of camaraderie among students striving for excellence under expert guidance. Multiple exposures immortalized fencers' fluid movements in action - a testament to their agility and precision on display during intense bouts. Each clash represented not only physical prowess but also mental acuity. Mrs. William H. Dewar made history as she claimed victory as the U. S national champion in women's foil in 1913 – proving that gender knows no boundaries when it comes to mastering this timeless sport. Travel back further to mid-18th century France; witness epee or foil fencing depicted through intricate wood engravings showcasing skilled combatants executing deadly thrusts with utmost precision.