Grappling Collection

Gamo Sadahide's Servant, Toki Motosada, Hurling a Demon King to the Ground at Mount Inohana, 1890. From New Forms of the Thirty-six Ghosts

Konda Teihachiro Tadakazu and Makara Jurozaemon Naozumi(?) Grappling by the Water, 1866. Creator: Tsukioka Yoshitoshi
Konda Teihachiro Tadakazu and Makara Jurozaemon Naozumi(?) Grappling by the Water, 1866. From Famous Fights Between Brave Men

A sumo wrestling bout between a pair of Japanese professionals, 1902. From The Living Races of Mankind, Vol. I. [Hutchinson & Co, London, 1902]

Design for Front Recreation Hut
A design for a decoration of a recreation hut at the Front, showing a predatory feline grappling with a pink, Galah cockatoo, with others flying around in a frenzy. Date: circa 1916

The Awful Fight between Theseus and the Minotaur, from Myths from Many Lands, published 1912 (litho)
KW285469 The Awful Fight between Theseus and the Minotaur, from Myths from Many Lands, published 1912 (litho) by Edwards, George Wharton (1859-1950); Private Collection; American, out of copyright

The Match between Tanikaze Kajinosuke and Kimenzan Tanigoro (colour woodblock print)
CH401528 The Match between Tanikaze Kajinosuke and Kimenzan Tanigoro (colour woodblock print) by Shunsho, Katsukawa (1726-93); Private Collection; (add.info)

Fighting Beggars. Creator: Jacques Bellange
Fighting Beggars

Diana and her Nymphs Surprised by Fauns, 1638-40 (oil on canvas)
XIR3996 Diana and her Nymphs Surprised by Fauns, 1638-40 (oil on canvas) by Rubens, Peter Paul (1577-1640); 128x314 cm; Prado, Madrid

Plate 345. Wrestling, Lock, 1885 (collotype on paper)
3950069 Plate 345. Wrestling, Lock, 1885 (collotype on paper) by Muybridge, Eadweard (1830-1904); 17.3x44.3 cm; Addison Gallery of American Art, Phillips Academy, Andover, MA

Plate 340. Boxing; Open Hand, 1872-85 (collotype on paper)
3950324 Plate 340. Boxing; Open Hand, 1872-85 (collotype on paper) by Muybridge, Eadweard (1830-1904); 23.3x32.4 cm; Addison Gallery of American Art, Phillips Academy, Andover, MA

Plate 346. Wrestling, Lock, 1885 (collotype on paper)
3950070 Plate 346. Wrestling, Lock, 1885 (collotype on paper) by Muybridge, Eadweard (1830-1904); 24.6x30.5 cm; Addison Gallery of American Art, Phillips Academy, Andover, MA

Punchinello with the Ostriches, c. 1800 (pen & light brown ink (probably bistre
3700636 Punchinello with the Ostriches, c.1800 (pen & light brown ink (probably bistre) and brush wash over black chalk on laid paper) by Tiepolo

A Jiu-Jitsu Session in France, illustration from Le Petit Parisien
CHT293610 A Jiu-Jitsu Session in France, illustration from Le Petit Parisien, 1905 (colour litho) by French School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Plate 520. A, 98 and 100 Wrestling; B, 98 and 100 Wrestling, 1872-85 (collotype on paper)
3950107 Plate 520. A, 98 and 100 Wrestling; B, 98 and 100 Wrestling, 1872-85 (collotype on paper) by Muybridge, Eadweard (1830-1904); 22.4x31.8 cm; Addison Gallery of American Art, Phillips Academy

The Torments of Hell (fresco)
702440 The Torments of Hell (fresco) by Koch, Joseph Anton (1768-1839); Casino Massimo, Rome, Italy; (add.info.: Part of a cycle of frescoes based on Dante Alighieris Divine Comedy.); German

The first buoy, where the cable was supposed to be grappled
3037839 The first buoy, where the cable was supposed to be grappled and the second buoy where it was grappled, 1865 (engraving) by English School

Captain Madocks grappling with the Boer leader (litho)
3623444 Captain Madocks grappling with the Boer leader (litho) by Waugh, Frederick Judd (1861-1940); Private Collection; (add.info.: Captain Madocks grappling with the Boer leader)

Fight with a cephalopod (engraving)
3622476 Fight with a cephalopod (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Fight with a cephalopod)

Tragic Fight Between A Carabiniere And A Thief On The Side Of A Ravine (Colour Litho)
2798787 Tragic Fight Between A Carabiniere And A Thief On The Side Of A Ravine (Colour Litho) by Beltrame, Achille (1871-1945); Private Collection; (add.info)

The Saddle-Balloon (engraving)
3627811 The Saddle-Balloon (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Saddle-Balloon. Illustration for The Picture Magazine, 1894.); © Look and Learn

The Torments of Hell (fresco)
702439 The Torments of Hell (fresco) by Koch, Joseph Anton (1768-1839); Casino Massimo, Rome, Italy; (add.info.: Part of a cycle of frescoes based on Dante Alighieris Divine Comedy.); German

Man with Serpent, c. 1886 (plaster)
CLK340013 Man with Serpent, c.1886 (plaster) by Rodin, Auguste (1840-1917); height: 69.9 cm; Sterling and Francine Clark Art Institute, Williamstown, Massachusetts, USA; French, out of copyright

Carabinieri and field guards struggling with gypsies in a sideshow in Mortizza (Piacenza) (colour litho)
2798815 Carabinieri and field guards struggling with gypsies in a sideshow in Mortizza (Piacenza) (colour litho) by Beltrame

Plate 337. Boxing; Open Hand (Shoes), 1872-85 (collotype on paper)
3950321 Plate 337. Boxing; Open Hand (Shoes), 1872-85 (collotype on paper) by Muybridge, Eadweard (1830-1904); 18.1x44.1 cm; Addison Gallery of American Art, Phillips Academy, Andover, MA

Plate 348. Wrestling, Graeco-Roman, 1885 (collotype on paper)
3950072 Plate 348. Wrestling, Graeco-Roman, 1885 (collotype on paper) by Muybridge, Eadweard (1830-1904); 23.2x31.3 cm; Addison Gallery of American Art, Phillips Academy, Andover, MA

Plate 347. Wrestling, Graeco-Roman, 1885 (collotype on paper)
3950071 Plate 347. Wrestling, Graeco-Roman, 1885 (collotype on paper) by Muybridge, Eadweard (1830-1904); 17.8x44.9 cm; Addison Gallery of American Art, Phillips Academy, Andover, MA

Submarine Telegraphy, the "Electra"grappling a Cable (engraving)
1047975 Submarine Telegraphy, the " Electra" grappling a Cable (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Submarine Telegraphy)

The monster mastered, 1941. Artist: Cecil Beaton
The monster mastered, 1941. Men grapple to keep a barrage balloon under control. From Air of Glory, by Cecil Beaton. [His Majestys Stationery Office, London, 1941]

Tiger, Lion And Leopard Hunt, 1616. Artist: Peter Paul Rubens
Tiger, Lion And Leopard Hunt, 1616. Found in the collection of the Musee des Beaux Arts, Rennes, France

Sam and Carter Livesey - The Village Blacksmith
Sam Livesey (18731936) a British film and stage actor and his brother Carter (or Joseph) Livesey (rear). Here the brothers perform in their joint touring production of The Village Blacksmith

Grappling Lost Cable ca 1866 Oil canvas 22 3 / 4 x 33 1 / 8
Artokoloro

Plate Number 340. Boxing; open hand (shoes), 1887 (collotype)
CGW496740 Plate Number 340. Boxing; open hand (shoes), 1887 (collotype) by Muybridge, Eadweard (1830-1904); 46.8x59.1 cm; Corcoran Gallery of Art, Washington D.C

Fairchild C-119 capsule recovery, 1960s C016 / 4237
Fairchild C-119 capsule recovery. US Air Force C-119J Fairchild Flying Boxcar aircraft using a trailing grapple to catch and recover a capsule of reconnaissance photographs (lower left)

Satirical cartoon, The Flight of Fashion
Satirical cartoon entitled The Flight of Fashion, with two scenes: A peep at Hop-Tons, and Grappling, Expansion, Escape, Descent, Buoyant. 1829

India - Native wrestlers
Native wrestlers practising in India

Izmir (Smyrna) - Turkish Wrestlers
Wrestlers at Izmir, Turkey. Yagli gures (Turkish wrestling) is the Turkish national sport. It is commonly known as oil wrestling (sometimes as grease wrestling)

Grappling Broken Cable
Crew and engineers cluster in the bows of the Great Eastern as a final attempt is made to grapple the broken cable from the sea-bed

Bireme and Corvus
A Roman bireme, fitted with a corvus for grappling enemy vessels, attributed to Duillius

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"Grappling: The Art of Physical Engagement" Grappling, a timeless form of physical engagement, has captivated individuals across cultures and centuries. From the design for the front recreation hut to ancient depictions such as "The Awful Fight between Theseus and the Minotaur, " grappling has left its mark on history. In 1902, a sumo wrestling bout between two Japanese professionals showcased the power and technique involved in this intense sport. The clash of bodies and strategic maneuvers painted a vivid picture of strength and skill. Artists have also explored grappling through their masterpieces. Jacques Bellange's portrayal of fighting beggars captured both the desperation and determination that can arise during physical confrontations. Similarly, Peter Paul Rubens' "Rape of the Sabine Women" depicted an intense struggle for dominance with raw emotion etched onto canvas. Wrestling holds a significant place within grappling's realm. Plate 345 showcases wrestlers locked in combat, highlighting their agility and control over each other's movements. Meanwhile, plate 346 presents another gripping scene depicting wrestlers engaged in a fierce lock. Not limited to wrestling alone, boxing also encompasses elements of grappling. Plate 340 illustrates open-hand boxing techniques from years gone by when fighters relied on precise strikes combined with close-quarter maneuvering to gain an advantage over their opponents. Even beyond traditional sports or battles, grappling finds its way into unexpected scenarios. In "Diana and her Nymphs Surprised by Fauns, " we witness mythological figures engaging in playful yet spirited tussles amidst nature's beauty. Grappling transcends borders as well; Tanikaze Kajinosuke versus Kimenzan Tanigoro exemplifies this global reach through a colorful woodblock print capturing an enthralling match filled with tradition and honor.