Swordsmen Collection

PLIT2A-00106
Alexandre Dumass Three Musketeers in a sword-fight. Hand-colored woodcut of a 19th-century illustration

James Figg - advertisment by William Hogarth, c. 1729 / 30
3788038 James Figg - advertisment by William Hogarth, c. 1729/30 by Hogarth, William (1697-1764); (add.info.: James Figg - advertisment illustrated by William Hogarth, c)

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

United States Navy - Martin P5M-2 Marlin 140150 (unit code RD, call-sign 1 ) of VP-47 The Golden Swordsmen, at NAS Alameda in San Francisco harbour. Date: circa 1958

Rodeleros (shield bearers). Spanish troops, 16th century
Rodeleros (shield bearers). Spanish troops in the early 16th century. They were equipped with swords and steel shields or bucklers, known as rodela

Battle at Kawanakajima, 1857 (woodcut)
5962934 Battle at Kawanakajima, 1857 (woodcut) by Utagawa Yoshikazu (fl.1850-70); Private Collection; (add.info.: Kawanakajima War 1553-64 fought in the Sengoku Period of Japan between Takeda Shingen)

Plate 350. Fencing, 1872-85 (collotype on paper)
3950328 Plate 350. Fencing, 1872-85 (collotype on paper) by Muybridge, Eadweard (1830-1904); 21.3x34.8 cm; Addison Gallery of American Art, Phillips Academy, Andover, MA

Chicago Worlds Fair, 1893: Swordsmen from Damascus (b / w photo)
6012917 Chicago Worlds Fair, 1893: Swordsmen from Damascus (b/w photo) by American Photographer (19th century) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Swordsmen from Damascus)

The Battle of Bouvines, 1214, illustration from Hutchinson
STC358103 The Battle of Bouvines, 1214, illustration from Hutchinsons History of the Nations, 1915 (colour litho) by Valda, John Harris (d.1941); Private Collection; (add.info.: Battle of Bouvines)

A Fencing Room (engraving) (b / w photo)
CHT226044 A Fencing Room (engraving) (b/w photo) by Spanish School, (18th century); Bibliotheque des Arts Decoratifs, Paris, France; eArchives Charmet; Spanish, out of copyright

Plate 349. Fencing, 1872-85 (collotype on paper)
3950327 Plate 349. Fencing, 1872-85 (collotype on paper) by Muybridge, Eadweard (1830-1904); 17.8x42.2 cm; Addison Gallery of American Art, Phillips Academy, Andover, MA

Warlord watches Samurai practising their Swordplay (colour woodblock print)
STC437653 Warlord watches Samurai practising their Swordplay (colour woodblock print) by Japanese School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

The Defeat of the Dervishes, Birds Eye View of the Fight outside Toski on 3 August (engraving)
1046550 The Defeat of the Dervishes, Birds Eye View of the Fight outside Toski on 3 August (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Defeat of the Dervishes)

Battle of Bouvines 1214, illustration from Hutchinson
IL281011 Battle of Bouvines 1214, illustration from Hutchinsons History of the Nations (colour litho) by Valda, John Harris (d.1941); Private Collection; (add.info.: Battle of Bouvines, 27th July)

A bloodshed sword duel between two ladies in the Bois de Boulogne in Paris (colour litho)
2815129 A bloodshed sword duel between two ladies in the Bois de Boulogne in Paris (colour litho) by Beltrame, Achille (1871-1945); Private Collection; (add.info)

Japanese Fencers, c. 1860s (b / w photo)
495551 Japanese Fencers, c.1860s (b/w photo) by Beato, Felice (Felix) (1825-c.1908); Private Collection; (add.info.: Described by Beato as fencers these men are in fact practitioners of the Japanese)

A Fencing Match, 1788 (coloured engraving)
BSA266472 A Fencing Match, 1788 (coloured engraving) by Rowlandson, Thomas (1756-1827); 37x44.5 cm; Private Collection; eThe British Sporting Art Trust; English, out of copyright

Chinese soldiers, an undisciplined army of archers and swordsmen (b / w photo)
6003743 Chinese soldiers, an undisciplined army of archers and swordsmen (b/w photo) by European Photographer, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Chinese soldiers)

A Japanese Fencing School In The 19Th Century. From El Mundo En La Mano Published 1875

A Swordsman Disarms His Opponent And Is In A Position To Thrust. From Xviii Siecle Institutions, Usages Et Costumes, Published Paris 1875

A Swordsman In Position To Thrust After Grasping His Opponents Sword Or Sword Hand. From Xviii Siecle Institutions, Usages Et Costumes, Published Paris 1875

A Swordsman About To Disarm His Opponent And In Position And Ready To Thrust. From Xviii Siecle Institutions, Usages Et Costumes, Published Paris 1875

A Swordsman Parries A Thrust From His Opponent. From Xviii Siecle Institutions, Usages Et Costumes, Published Paris 1875

A swordsman about to disarm his opponent and in position ready to thrust, from XVIII
KW415688 A swordsman about to disarm his opponent and in position ready to thrust, from XVIII Siecle Institutions, Usages et Costumes, published 1875 (litho) by French School

A swordsman in position to thrust after grasping his opponents sword or sword hand
KW415689 A swordsman in position to thrust after grasping his opponents sword or sword hand, from XVIII Siecle Institutions, Usages et Costumes, published 1875 (litho) by French School

A swordsman parries a thrust from his opponent, from XVIII Siecle Institutions
KW415690 A swordsman parries a thrust from his opponent, from XVIII Siecle Institutions, Usages et Costumes, published 1875 (litho) by French School

A swordsman disarms his opponent and is in a position to thrust, from XVIII
KW415691 A swordsman disarms his opponent and is in a position to thrust, from XVIII Siecle Institutions, Usages et Costumes, published 1875 (litho) by French School

Don Juan, The Duel (w / c on paper)
XAL281968 Don Juan, The Duel (w/c on paper) by Bison, Giuseppe Bernardino (1762-1844); Museo Civico Revoltella, Trieste, Italy; (add.info.: Don Juan)

Multiple exposure of fencers C015 / 6181
Fencing. Multiple flash exposure image of two fencers during a competition. These fencers are fighting using the foil, one of the three types of sword used in competition

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"Swordsmen: Masters of the Blade Throughout History" From ancient times to modern warfare, they have captivated our imaginations with their skill and bravery. In James Figg's advertisement by William Hogarth, dating back to the early 18th century, we catch a glimpse of the artistry and finesse that defined these warriors. Multiple exposures of fencers in C015/6189 showcase their agility and precision as they engage in a graceful dance of blades. The Rodeleros, shield bearers from 16th-century Spain, exemplify the strategic use of defense alongside offense. Meanwhile, the United States Navy's Martin P5M-2 Marlin aircraft reminds us that even in aerial combat, swordsmanship skills were valued for their versatility. Episodes of heroism come alive through Sergeant Lorenzi's sacrifice alongside an officer in Derna. Their valor echoes throughout history as tales are told of brave men who fought till their last breath. The Battle at Kawanakajima in 1857 immortalizes clashes between skilled samurai warriors on woodcut prints. Tragedy strikes when the King of Yugoslavia falls victim to assassination in Marseille—a reminder that even rulers were not immune to the deadly prowess possessed by swordsmen. Plate 350 showcases fencing techniques from 1872-85, capturing both elegance and intensity within collotype images. At Chicago World's Fair in 1893, visitors marveled at Damascus' swordsmen who showcased their mastery with breathtaking displays. The Battle of Bouvines takes us back to medieval times when knights clashed swords amidst chaos and glory—an event forever etched into history books. Lastly, an engraving captures a fencing room where aspiring swordsmen honed their craft under watchful eyes—dedication personified. Through centuries past and present-day fascination with these masters of the blade endures; they embody courage and honor while captivating our collective imagination.