Wrestling Collection (page 5)

Nomi no Sukune Wrestling with Taima no Kehaya, 1885. Creator: Tsukioka Yoshitoshi
Nomi no Sukune Wrestling with Taima no Kehaya, 1885. Series: Yoshitoshi's Warriors Trembling with Courage

Shirafuji Genta Watching Kappa Wrestle, 1865. Creator: Tsukioka Yoshitoshi
Shirafuji Genta Watching Kappa Wrestle, 1865. Series: One Hundred Ghost Tales from China and Japan

Two Men Fighting, 1894-1910. Creator: Oluf Hartmann
Two Men Fighting, 1894-1910

Pachydermal Pleasures
Rajat Dhesi

Fight
Hober Szabolcs

So Powerful
Phillip Chang

Squirrel boxing
Rob Li

Stag-beetle wrestling
Hober Szabolcs

Twine
Marco Pozzi

Playful
Renee Doyle

Professor Burton and Ozutsu Manemon also known as Taiho, the 18th Yokozuna (Sumo wrestler) taken in 1895. See description for more information

Japan Wrestling

Japan - wrestling early 1900s

Wrestling Match Victorian period

Wrestling match

Gunbai and Horagai - Japan
Two Horagai, traditional Japanese conch shell trumpets flanked by three gunbai (gunbai-uchiwa) once held by military leaders (such as daimyo) and priests in the past

D. & W. Gibbs Advertisement Photograph
A comical photograph used for the advertisement of D. & W. Gibbs Ltd, portraying two young men wrestling, one pulling up the nostrils of the other. Since I first learned to bite! Date: circa 1939

Advertisement Illustration Monkey Wrestle
A comic illustration showing a pair of scrambling monkeys wrestling with each other in humourous fashion. Date: circa 1939

BELTRAME, Achille (1871-1945). Second Boer War. Battle of Colenso, December 15, 1899. Boer forces led by Louis Botha defeated the English army of General Sir Redvers Buller. Engraving

BELTRAME, Achille (1871-1945). Battle in Transwaal in October 1899, during the Second Boer War. Engraving

Gladiators. Roman art. Terra-cotta. ITALY. PUGLIA. Taranto. Taranto Archaelogical National Museum

DORɬ Gustave. The Bible
Dore, Paul Gustave (1832-1883). La Sainte Bible. 1866. The angel of the Maccabees. Engraving

Spanish Civil War. Soldiers of the nationalist side during a battle

Spanish Civil War (1936-1939). Battle of Brunete (July 1937). Soldiers facing an attack of artillery and red aviation in the point 333. Drawing

Spanish Civil War (1936-1939). Battle of Ebro (1938). Poster on the republican offensive of July. SPAIN. Salamanca. Archivo Historico Nacional

Mongolian wrestlers
Wrestling is possibly the most popular sport in Mongolia, and Mongolians have won several Olympic medals in the freestyle wrestling divisions. Date: 1970s

Divers gathering pearl-oysters in Western Australia waters. The diver in the background is being staged - a process where he is held for up to half an hour at a certain depth from the surface so that

Interior of a barn with two peasants fighting, 1658 (oil on panel)
MAN368391 Interior of a barn with two peasants fighting, 1658 (oil on panel) by Ostade, Adriaen Jansz. van (1610-85) (attr. to); 22.4x27.2 cm; Manchester Art Gallery, UK

Highland Games at Stamford Bridge (engraving)
6016479 Highland Games at Stamford Bridge (engraving) by Dadd, S. T. (fl.1882-1915); Private Collection; (add.info.: Highland Games at Stamford Bridge)

The Trojan War: Achilles Tent, c. 1470 (tapestry)
CUL4897252 The Trojan War: Achilles Tent, c.1470 (tapestry) by Master of Coetivy, (Henri de Vulcop) (fl.1450-75); 467x690 cm; (add.info.: The Trojan War: Achilles Tent. ca. 1470. Central detail)

Apocalypse Tapestry or Apocalypse of Angers, 1375-80 (tapestry)
CUL4926233 Apocalypse Tapestry or Apocalypse of Angers, 1375-80 (tapestry) by Bataille, Nicolas (fl. 1363-1400); 171x250 cm; Chateau d'Angers

Defending her Honour (pencil & w/c on paper)
480764 Defending her Honour (pencil & w/c on paper) by Hill, Leonard Erskine (1866-1952); 16x15 cm; Private Collection; Photo © Christie's Images

The Holy Bible. 1866. The angel of the Maccabees. Engraving
CUL4892767 The Holy Bible. 1866. The angel of the Maccabees. Engraving by Dore, Gustave (1832-83); (add.info.: Dore, Paul Gustave (1832-1883). The Holy Bible. 1866. The angel of the Maccabees

Milo of Croton (oil on canvas)
490134 Milo of Croton (oil on canvas) by Suvee, Joseph Benoit (1743-1807); Groeningemuseum, Bruges, Belgium; (add.info.: Milo of Croton was a 6th century BC wrestler from the Magna Graecian city of)

Friend or enemy?
Hober Szabolcs

Push
Hao Jiang

The Wrestlers (marble) (see also 122614)
BEN31428 The Wrestlers (marble) (see also 122614) by Greco-Roman; Galleria degli Uffizi, Florence, Tuscany, Italy; (add.info.: The Wrestlers (also known as The Two Wrestlers)

Wrestling between Abs and Cannon at the American Theatre in Berlin
7279136 Wrestling between Abs and Cannon at the American Theatre in Berlin by Unknown Artist, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

The Wrestlers, 1689 (marble)
7301131 The Wrestlers, 1689 (marble) by Magnier, Philippe (1647-1715); Louvre, Paris, France; (add.info.: The Wrestlers, Marble, 1689 Sculptor : Philippe Magnier 1647 - 1715 Louvre Museum, Paris)

Wrestling on horseback, a match between the Dragon Guards and the Royal Artillery in the Transvaal
7279384 Wrestling on horseback, a match between the Dragon Guards and the Royal Artillery in the Transvaal by Unknown Artist, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Wrestling on horseback)

Wrestling Match before the Court of Tananarivo; Recent Explorations in Madagascar, 1875. Creator: Alfred Grandidier
Wrestling Match before the Court of Tananarivo; Recent Explorations in Madagascar, 1875. [European guests watching local entertainment, east Africa]. From, Illustrated Travels by H.W. Bates

Barker at the grounds at the Vermont state fair, Rutland, 1941. Creator: Jack Delano
Barker at the grounds at the Vermont state fair, Rutland

Hercules, grasping Antaeus at the waist with both arms and lifting him off his fe... ca. 1500-1550
Hercules, grasping Antaeus at the waist with both arms and lifting him off his feet, in background at right the ruins of a temple

Hercules holding Antaeus by the waist and lifting him off his feet, ca. 1520-22 Creator: Marcantonio Raimondi
Hercules holding Antaeus by the waist and lifting him off his feet, ca. 1520-22

The Sumo Wrestlers Uzugafuchi Kandayu and Takasaki Ichijuro, 1783-84 (colour woodblock print; aiban)
5859314 The Sumo Wrestlers Uzugafuchi Kandayu and Takasaki Ichijuro, 1783-84 (colour woodblock print; aiban) by Hokusai, Katsushika (1760-1849); 32.7x22.5 cm; The Art Institute of Chicago, IL

Lutteurs (Wrestlers) - Peinture de Ignati Stepanovich Shchedrovsky (1815-1870), huile sur toile
FIA5342449 Lutteurs (Wrestlers) - Peinture de Ignati Stepanovich Shchedrovsky (1815-1870), huile sur toile, vers 1830 - Art russe 19e siecle - State Museum of Theatre and Music Art

Poster Advertising the North American Circus Barnum and Bailey, 1912 (colour litho)
IND54607 Poster Advertising the North American Circus Barnum and Bailey, 1912 (colour litho) by American School; Private Collection; Index Fototeca

An Arita model of sumo wrestlers in the Kakiemon style, Edo Period, c. 1670-80 (porcelain)
7279519 An Arita model of sumo wrestlers in the Kakiemon style, Edo Period, c.1670-80 (porcelain) by Japanese School, (17th century); height: 30.6 cm; Burghley House Collection, Lincolnshire

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"Wrestling: A Timeless Display of Strength, Skill, and Tradition" From the coal mines to the wrestling ring, Adrian Street embodies the resilience and determination that defines Welsh professional wrestlers. Pictured alongside his father, a hardworking coal miner, Street's journey from humble beginnings is an inspiration to all. Intriguingly captured in "The Athlete Wrestling with a Python, " artist A Gilbert depicts the eternal struggle between man and beast. This timeless artwork showcases the primal nature as athletes push their bodies to their limits. The 1972 Olympics witnessed an epic clash between Dan Gable of the USA and Kikuo Wada of Japan. Their intense battle on German soil showcased not only their physical prowess but also highlighted how wrestling transcends borders and unites nations. Dating back to 1839 in Bolingey, Perranzabuloe, Cornwall, this vintage wrestling match advertisement reflects the long-standing popularity of this ancient sport. The anticipation surrounding these matches created a sense of excitement within local communities. Even during times of social change, such as suffrage movements in early 20th century Britain, Ju-Jitsu suffragettes demonstrated that women could excel in traditionally male-dominated sports like wrestling. Breaking barriers both on and off the mat. Hares Boxing may seem unconventional at first glance; however, it represents another form of grappling where agility meets brute strength. This unique spectacle reminds us that there are countless variations within the world of combat sports. GARNERAY's depiction captures a naval battle scene known as "Naval Battle of Navarino. " Although not strictly traditional wrestling per se, it showcases how elements from different forms merge into one dynamic display - just like various styles found within modern-day professional wrestling. Nestled amidst Cyprus' Troodos Mountains lies Holy Monastery Kykkos – a place where spiritual devotion intertwines with physical discipline. Here monks engage in friendly bouts showcasing their strength and agility, reminding us that they are be a sacred practice.