Wrestler Collection (page 7)

Primo Carnera, professional wrestler, also a former professional boxer, at the opening of a new gymnasium, owned by Les Caddick, in Collyhurst, Manchester, Monday 21st March 1960

Primo Carnera, Wrestler, former boxer, with Peggy Brindle and her daughter Susan, from New York, USA. He has helped fund Susans medical treatment in the UK, she was born premature and blind

Primo Carnera, actor and professional wrestler, also a former professional boxer, pictured filming scenes for new film, A Kid for Two Farthings, at Shepperton Studios, Surrey, England

Primo Carnera v Larry Gains, Wrestling match, 23rd October 1951. Both are former professional heavyweight boxers, nicknames, Ambling Alp and Larrupin Larry

Primo Carnera v Al Hayes, Open Air Training Session at Ludgate Circus Gardens, London, a bomb site, draws lunch time crowds, London, 8th May 1952

Wrestler Kendo Nagasaki hypnotises reporter Nick Davies. 2nd September 1978

Bulldog Davey Boy wrestler June 1992

Hulk Hogan Wrestler and Actor

Variety of Masks

The Sumo Wrestlers Wadagahara Jinshiro and Kachozan Gorokichi, ca. 1783. Creator: Hokusai
The Sumo Wrestlers Wadagahara Jinshiro and Kachozan Gorokichi, ca. 1783

Lutteurs (The Wrestlers), from "Le Monde Illustre", May 22, 1875
Lutteurs (The Wrestlers), from " Le Monde Illustre", May 22, 1875

FRENCH WRESTLER 1850
A fearsome-looking French wrestler. Date: 1850

Matsuda Sorakichi, Wrestler, from Worlds Champions, Series 1 (N28) for Allen &
Matsuda Sorakichi, Wrestler, from Worlds Champions, Series 1 (N28) for Allen & Ginter Cigarettes, 1887

Joe Acton, Wrestler, from Worlds Champions, Series 1 (N28) for Allen &
Joe Acton, Wrestler, from Worlds Champions, Series 1 (N28) for Allen & Ginter Cigarettes, 1887

Theobaud Bauer, Greco-Roman Wrestler, from Worlds Champions, Series 2 (N29) for Allen & Ginter Cigarettes, 1888

Edwin Bibby, Wrestler, from Worlds Champions, Series 2 (N29) for Allen &
Edwin Bibby, Wrestler, from Worlds Champions, Series 2 (N29) for Allen & Ginter Cigarettes, 1888

Duncan C. Ross, All Around Athlete, from Worlds Champions, Series 2 (N29) for Allen & Ginter Cigarettes, 1888

J. H. McLaughlin, Wrestler, from Worlds Champions, Series 1 (N28) for Allen &
J.H. McLaughlin, Wrestler, from Worlds Champions, Series 1 (N28) for Allen & Ginter Cigarettes, 1887

The Modern Antaeus, 1833. Creator: John Doyle
The Modern Antaeus, 1833. John Wilson Croker; Prime Minister Charles Grey, 2nd Earl Grey as Antaeus from Greek mythology, standing on the word Reform ; Henry Pelham Pelham-Clinton

Rural Sports - Cornish Wrestling, late 18th-early 19th century. Creator: Unknown
Rural Sports - Cornish Wrestling, late 18th-early 19th century. Spectators watch a wrestling match on a village green in Cornwall. The wrestlers hold one hand behind their backs. [J

Kurt Leucht, German bantamweight wrestling champion, 1928. Creator: Unknown
Kurt Leucht, German bantamweight wrestling champion, 1928. Leucht (1903-1974) won the Greco-Roman bantamweight gold medal for wrestling at the 1928 Summer Olympics, held in Amsterdam

Akazawayama ozumo (Grand Sumo Tournament on Mount Akazawa), 1858. Private Collection

Wrestlers, 1899 (oil on canvas)
3432806 Wrestlers, 1899 (oil on canvas) by Eakins, Thomas Cowperthwait (1844-1916); 22.87u152.4 cm; Los Angeles County Museum of Art, CA, USA; (add.info.: Half nelson and crotch hold); American

Representatives of Nio, the Japanese Hercules, 1866-7 (photo)
3077161 Representatives of Nio, the Japanese Hercules, 1866-7 (photo) by Beato, Felice (Felix) (1825-c.1908); J. Paul Getty Museum, Los Angeles, USA; British, out of copyright

The sumo wrestler Kagamiiwa of the West Side. Private Collection

Sumo Wrestler Tossing a Foreigner. Private Collection

The Sumo Wrestlers Takaneyama Yoichiemon and Sendagawa Kichigoro. Private Collection

Sumo. Private Collection

The Wrestlers. Artist: Courbet, Gustave (1819-1877)
The Wrestlers. Found in the collection of Szepmuveszeti Muzeum, Budapest

Wrestling tournament, Liege, 1899. Artist: Rassenfosse, Armand (1862-1934)
Wrestling tournament, Liege, 1899. From a private collection

Breton Wrestling, 1890-1891. Artist: Serusier, Paul (1864-1927)
Breton Wrestling, 1890-1891. Found in the collection of the Musee d Orsay, Paris

Tatar Belt Wrestling (From the series Clothing of the Russian state), 1869. Found in the collection of Russian State Library, Moscow

Wrestling, 1912. From The Book of Sports & Pastimes for Young People by J. K. Benson. [C. Arthur Pearson, Ltd, London, 1912]

Hexham Clarke Felling His Opponent, c1902, (1903). Artist: W Baldry
Hexham Clarke Felling His Opponent, c1902, (1903). The Grasmere Lakeland Sports, an annual event since 1868, Hexham Clark a notable wrestler of the games. From The Sports of the World, by F. G

Japanese Wrestlers Ready for a Go, c1902, (1903). Sumo wrestling c1902. From The Sports of the World, by F. G. Aflalo, F.R.G.S. F.Z.S

A good fall, wrestling display, Aldershot, Hampshire, 1896. Artist: Gregory & Co
A good fall, wrestling display, Aldershot, Hampshire, 1896. A print from The Navy and Army Illustrated, 30th October 1896

The flying mare outside, wrestling display, Aldershot, Hampshire, 1896. Artist: Gregory & Co
The flying mare outside, wrestling display, Aldershot, Hampshire, 1896. A print from The Navy and Army Illustrated, 30th October 1896

The body holt and neck double, wrestling display, Aldershot, Hampshire, 1896. Artist: Gregory & Co
The body holt and neck double, wrestling display, Aldershot, Hampshire, 1896. A print from The Navy and Army Illustrated, 30th October 1896

People of Edo, Japan, c1800 (1904). Edo is the former name of Tokyo. A print from Japan, its History, Arts and Literature, Volume V, by Captain F Brinkley, TC and EC Jack, 34 Henrietta Street

The Brothers Griffiths, theatre performers, late 19th century

Nat Pendleton, American Olympic wrestler and actor, 1934-1935. Pendleton won a silver medal at the 1920 summer Olympics. He moved into acting in the late 1920s, often playing heavies

Hercules overcomes Antaeus, who opposes his Passage into Africa, 1775. Artist: W Walker
Hercules overcomes Antaeus, who opposes his Passage into Africa, 1775. A plate from The Copper-Plate Magazine or A Monthly Treasure, London, 1775

La Lutte ( Wrestling ), 1889. Artist: Emile Friant
La Lutte ( Wrestling ), 1889. Found in the collection of the Musee Fabre, Montpellier

Desakha Ragini, Ragamala Album, School of Rajasthan, 19th century. Athletes Exercising. Ragamala paintings are depictions in visual form of Ragas, a form of Hindu music

Mongolian Fight, 1813. Artist: E Scotnikoff
Mongolian Fight, 1813. From the collection of the Bibliotheque Nationale de France, Paris

Chinese Bronze Wrestlers, Late Zhou Dynasty, 4th century BC-3rd century BC. The Zhou dynasty lasted longer than any other dynasty in Chinese history

Roman Mosaic Wrestlers, c2nd-3rd century. At Bardo Museum, Tunisia

Wrestlers, Roman Mosaic from Gightis, late 2nd century AD. At Bardo Museum, Tunisia

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"The Art of Wrestling: From Ancient Times to Modern Olympics" Step into the world of wrestling, where strength, skill, and showmanship collide. In this captivating journey through time, we explore the rich history and diverse cultures that have embraced this exhilarating sport. Our first stop takes us back to the late 19th century with "The Athlete Wrestling with a Python" by A Gilbert. This mesmerizing artwork captures the intensity and physicality of wrestling as our protagonist grapples with a formidable opponent. Fast forward to 1972 in Munich, Germany, where Olympic glory was at stake. Dan Gable from the USA engages in an epic battle against Japan's Kikuo Wada during the Summer Olympics. The determination etched on their faces epitomizes the spirit of competition. Traveling across continents, we arrive in Cornwall for a historic wrestling match advertisement dating back to May 1839. Bolingey becomes a hub of excitement as spectators gather to witness these skilled athletes showcase their Cornish wrestling techniques. Venturing further south brings us to Randfontein in South Africa around 1900. Here we find a group of passionate Cornish wrestlers spreading their love for this traditional sport far from its origins. Their dedication is testament to wrestling's enduring appeal. No exploration would be complete without delving into sumo wrestling – an ancient Japanese tradition steeped in ritual and discipline. Witness these colossal competitors engage in fierce battles that test both their physical prowess and mental fortitude. George Hackenschmidt emerges as another iconic figure within professional wrestling history. His impressive physique combined with technical mastery made him one of the most celebrated wrestlers of his time. But it's not just about male wrestlers; women have left indelible marks too. Shirley Crabtree alias Big Daddy stands tall alongside fellow British wrestler Martin Ruane – two larger-than-life personalities who captivated audiences worldwide with their charisma and skills inside the ring.