Lutte Collection

Wrestler (sumo) - Japan 1880-1910
CSO4981021 Wrestler (sumo) - Japan 1880-1910 -; (add.info.: Wrestler (sumo) - Japan 1880-1910 -); Photo © DDF. All rights reserved 2024

Japanese wrestlers in 1883
1761894 Japanese wrestlers in 1883; (add.info.: Japanese wrestlers in 1883); Photo: Tallandier

Territorial duels between Botocudo tribesmen including wrestling and stick fighting to decide a hunting ground
FLO4621471 Territorial duels between Botocudo tribesmen including wrestling and stick fighting to decide a hunting ground violation. River Belmonte, Brazil

Scenes from an Alpine festival in the Canton of Berne, Switzerland, 1805. Wrestling 1, alpine horn players 2
FLO4575867 Scenes from an Alpine festival in the Canton of Berne, Switzerland, 1805. Wrestling 1, alpine horn players 2, rock tossing 3 and prize distribution 4

The struggle of Kalmuk men or Oirats (Mongolian nomadic people), in front of their families and their tents
FLO4634392 The struggle of Kalmuk men or Oirats (Mongolian nomadic people), in front of their families and their tents, with a horseman watching them

La Lutte Pour L'Amour, The Fight For Love
This illustration portrays the hulking figure of a fighter with his arm placed around a much smaller woman, who is looking up into his eyes. Date: circa 1901

La Lutte Contre Les Elements
This illustration, titled in English as The Fight Against The Elements shows a group of women enjoying a day at the seaside. Date: circa 1901

Ms Hunter 252 f. 186r Two women fighting, from Les Cent Nouvelles Nouvelles, 1462 (vellum)
GUL174541 Ms Hunter 252 f.186r Two women fighting, from Les Cent Nouvelles Nouvelles, 1462 (vellum) by French School, (15th century); Glasgow University Library

Take the wrestlers of a traveling circus, passing through Andelot Blancheville (Haute Marne)
LSE4314038 Take the wrestlers of a traveling circus, passing through Andelot Blancheville (Haute Marne). Photograph, circa 1886, by Paul Emile Theodore Ducos (1849-1913)

Take the wrestlers of a traveling circus, passing through Andelot Blancheville (Haute Marne)
LSE4429744 Take the wrestlers of a traveling circus, passing through Andelot Blancheville (Haute Marne). Photograph, circa 1886, by Paul Emile Theodore Ducos (1849-1913)

Scene of traditional wrestling, with spectators and a confectionery seller
LSE4316411 Scene of traditional wrestling, with spectators and a confectionery seller. Painting by Danwon (Kim Hongdo) (1745-1806), ink on paper, Coreen art, period Joseon (Choson) 18th century

Ivan Padoubny, Lutte, 1871 (b / w photo)
5201793 Ivan Padoubny, Lutte, 1871 (b/w photo) by European Photographer, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Ivan Padoubny, Lutte, 1871)

Boys playing handstands (culbute) and boxing (lutte), after an engraving by Claudine Bouzonnet Stella, 17th century. Lithograph from Henry Rene Allemagnes Sports and Games of Skill

Wrestling (colour litho)
PER205341 Wrestling (colour litho) by Faria, Candido Aragonez de (1849-1911); Private Collection; Brazilian, out of copyright

Paul Pons, Lutte, 1864-1904 (b / w photo)
5201791 Paul Pons, Lutte, 1864-1904 (b/w photo) by European Photographer, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Paul Pons, Lutte, 1864-1904)

Katsukuma Higashi, Jiu-Jitsu, 1881 (b / w photo)
5201792 Katsukuma Higashi, Jiu-Jitsu, 1881 (b/w photo) by European Photographer, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Katsukuma Higashi, Jiu-Jitsu, 1881)

Dix-huitieme siecle, Lutte de bateliers sur la Seine, a Paris (engraving)
3645867 Dix-huitieme siecle, Lutte de bateliers sur la Seine, a Paris (engraving) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Dix-huitieme siecle)

Lutte pour le drapeau, episode de la bataille d Edge-Hill (engraving)
3644698 Lutte pour le drapeau, episode de la bataille d Edge-Hill (engraving) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Lutte pour le drapeau)

Ancient Greece: In the Gymnasium. Platonists, epicurians, cynics & wrestlers
XEE702530 Ancient Greece: In the Gymnasium. Platonists, epicurians, cynics & wrestlers, 1866 (coloured engraving) by Leutemann

La on Bonnat, French (1833-1922), La Lutte de Jacob (Jacob Wrestling with the Angel)
La© on Bonnat, French (1833-1922), La Lutte de Jacob (Jacob Wrestling with the Angel), 1876, drypoint in black on laid paper

Moose - males approximately 2 to 3 years old - fighting - Alaska
WAT-17901 Moose - males approximately 2 to 3 years old - fighting Alaska Alces alces M. Watson contact details: prints@ardea.com tel: +44 (0) 20 8318 1401

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"Lutte: The Eternal Battle for Love and Against the Elements" In the timeless struggle for love, individuals have fought against all odds to conquer their hearts' desires. From epic tales of romance to everyday battles in relationships, La Lutte Pour L'Amour (The Fight For Love) has been a driving force throughout history. Even in ancient times, this fight was depicted vividly on vellum pages. Ms Hunter 252 f. 186r showcases two women engaged in a fierce wrestling match from Les Cent Nouvelles Nouvelles, dating back to 1462. Their determination and strength symbolize the unyielding spirit of those who refuse to give up on love. Fast forward to the late 19th century when a traveling circus passed through Andelot Blancheville (Haute Marne). Among its performers were wrestlers captured by Paul Emile Theodore Ducos's lens circa 1886. These athletes embodied La Lutte Contre Les Elements (The Fight Against the Elements), as they grappled with opponents while battling nature's unpredictable forces. Across continents, traditional wrestling became an art form that united communities and entertained spectators. In Danwon's painting from Joseon period Korea, we witness a scene of traditional wrestling accompanied by eager onlookers and even a confectionery seller. This masterpiece created with ink on paper during the 18th century exemplifies how lutte transcends borders and brings people together. Not only confined within artistic representations, lutte found its way into real-life arenas too. Ivan Padoubny's intense photograph captures one such moment during his time as a wrestler in 1871 Russia. His powerful stance reflects both physical prowess and unwavering determination. Lutte is not limited to professional athletes; it permeates everyday life as well. Boys engaging in handstands (culbute) and boxing depict how even at an early age, the fight for dominance and strength is ingrained in us.