Brawling Collection

The South Wales Borderers at the Defence of Rorkes Drift, South Africa, Zulu War, 1879 (colour litho)
980957 The South Wales Borderers at the Defence of Rorkes Drift, South Africa, Zulu War, 1879 (colour litho) by English School

Royalist cavalry, Battle of Naseby, English Civil War, 1645 (colour litho)
7153969 Royalist cavalry, Battle of Naseby, English Civil War, 1645 (colour litho) by Stewart, J. A. (19th Century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Royalist cavalry, Battle of Naseby)

The seizure of Lord Edward Fitzgerald, 1798 (engraving)
3103684 The seizure of Lord Edward Fitzgerald, 1798 (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The seizure of Lord Edward Fitzgerald, 1798)

Struggle between a deep sea diver and a giant octopus (colour litho)
2779476 Struggle between a deep sea diver and a giant octopus (colour litho) by French School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Struggle between a deep sea diver and a giant octopus)

British soldiers in hand to hand combat with Germans on Bastille Day (14 July), Bazentin, France, Battle of the Somme
6000438 British soldiers in hand to hand combat with Germans on Bastille Day (14 July), Bazentin, France, Battle of the Somme, World War I, 1916 (colour litho) by Damblans

Aaron and Hur holding up the hands of Moses as Joshua and the Israelites defeat the Amalekites (chromolitho)
7185795 Aaron and Hur holding up the hands of Moses as Joshua and the Israelites defeat the Amalekites (chromolitho) by English School

Battle of Bapaume, Franco-Prussian war, 3 January 1870 (chromolitho)
3621654 Battle of Bapaume, Franco-Prussian war, 3 January 1870 (chromolitho) by German School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Battle of Bapaume, Franco-Prussian war, 3 January 1870)

Firestorm (colour litho)
2778617 Firestorm (colour litho) by Beltrame, Achille (1871-1945); Private Collection; (add.info.: Firestorm. Teams of Axis airplanes swoop down on the English motorized columns that attack in)

The Snow Soldiers, a ski patrol engages combat with a group of enemy scouts (colour litho)
2777534 The Snow Soldiers, a ski patrol engages combat with a group of enemy scouts (colour litho) by Beltrame, Achille (1871-1945); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Snow Soldiers)

Dragons De Murat En Egypte, 1798; Infanterie Legere, Carabinier, 1800 (colour litho)
6007187 Dragons De Murat En Egypte, 1798; Infanterie Legere, Carabinier, 1800 (colour litho) by Caran d Ache (Emmanuel Poire) (1858-1909) (after); Private Collection; (add.info)

The Wrestlers, after a Greek original of the 3rd century BC (marble) (b / w photo) (see also 31428, 122614)
ALI164867 The Wrestlers, after a Greek original of the 3rd century BC (marble) (b/w photo) (see also 31428, 122614) by Roman; Galleria degli Uffizi, Florence, Tuscany, Italy; Alinari

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)

The Romans (coloured engraving)
3630114 The Romans (coloured engraving) by German School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Romans. Illustration from Bilder aus dem Alterthume (Braun & Schneider, Munich)

Victory of the Roman fleet over the Carthaginians at the Battle of the Aegates, 241 BC (engraving)
3647067 Victory of the Roman fleet over the Carthaginians at the Battle of the Aegates, 241 BC (engraving) by Leutemann, Heinrich (1824-1905); Private Collection; (add.info)

British soldiers were seen fighting their way through the streets (colour litho)
977969 British soldiers were seen fighting their way through the streets (colour litho) by Skelton, Joseph Ratcliffe (fl.1888-1916) (after); Private Collection; (add.info)

A diver attacked by an octopus (colour litho)
3097449 A diver attacked by an octopus (colour litho) by French School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: A diver attacked by an octopus. Un Scaphandrier Attaque Par Une Pieuvre)

Macedonians defending themselves with bombs against Turkish soldiers (colour litho)
2795764 Macedonians defending themselves with bombs against Turkish soldiers (colour litho) by French School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Storming of Tel el Kebir by the Black Watch, Egypt, 1882 (colour litho)
5235826 Storming of Tel el Kebir by the Black Watch, Egypt, 1882 (colour litho) by Neuville, Alphonse Marie de (1835-85) (after); Private Collection; (add.info)

Battle of Quatre Bras, 1815 (gravure)
959882 Battle of Quatre Bras, 1815 (gravure) by Dupray, Henri-Louis (1841-1909); Private Collection; (add.info.: Battle of Quatre Bras, 1815)

Roman soldiers forming a 'tortoise' to attack a city (chromolitho)
2782995 Roman soldiers forming a 'tortoise' to attack a city (chromolitho) by European School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

German Landsknechts forming circles to defend against a cavalry attack (chromolitho)
2782993 German Landsknechts forming circles to defend against a cavalry attack (chromolitho) by European School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

The young Octavian at the Battle of Mutina (Modena), 43 BC (colour litho)
5999006 The young Octavian at the Battle of Mutina (Modena), 43 BC (colour litho) by European School (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Brawl in a tavern (engraving)
8626672 Brawl in a tavern (engraving) by Muyden, Henri van (1860-1936); Private Collection; (add.info.: Brawl over a game of dice in a tavern, Switzerland)

Swiss infantry in loose formation on the attack during the wars against the Habsburgs, 14th Century (chromolitho)
2782996 Swiss infantry in loose formation on the attack during the wars against the Habsburgs, 14th Century (chromolitho) by European School

Macedonian phalanx reinforced by elephants (chromolitho)
2782997 Macedonian phalanx reinforced by elephants (chromolitho) by European School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Macedonian phalanx reinforced by elephants)

Italian alpine troops attacking enemy trenches (chromolitho)
2782994 Italian alpine troops attacking enemy trenches (chromolitho) by European School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Italian alpine troops attacking enemy trenches)

Salvation and Victory to the Boers (colour litho)
2774016 Salvation and Victory to the Boers (colour litho) by European School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Salvation and Victory to the Boers)

Battle of Actium, 31 BC (colour litho)
5999000 Battle of Actium, 31 BC (colour litho) by European School (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Battle of Actium, 31 BC)

Death of Koprulu Fazil Mustafa Pasha at The Battle of Slankamenin 1691, after the painting by John Harris Valda
3533914 Death of Koprulu Fazil Mustafa Pasha at The Battle of Slankamenin 1691, after the painting by John Harris Valda (1874-1942), from Hutchinson's History of the Nations

French infantry forming squares to defend against attacking Cossack cavalry (chromolitho)
2782992 French infantry forming squares to defend against attacking Cossack cavalry (chromolitho) by European School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

John Sobieski at the Battle of Vienna, 1683, from Hutchinson's History of the Nations, pub.1915
3533985 John Sobieski at the Battle of Vienna, 1683, from Hutchinson's History of the Nations, pub.1915; (add.info.: John Sobieski at the Battle of Vienna, 1683)

History of the Pirates...of all nations. Life and adventures of Paul Jones, the pirate, 1836 (print)
7339232 History of the Pirates...of all nations. Life and adventures of Paul Jones, the pirate, 1836 (print) by Unknown Artist, (19th century); 25.4x16.3 cm; National Maritime Museum, London

Lion and leopard (mosaic)
6384202 Lion and leopard (mosaic); Museo Archeologico Nazionale, Naples, Campania, Italy; (add.info.: Lion and leopard, leone e leopardo); Photo © Stefano Baldini

Statue of Hercules and Cacus, Piazza della Signoria, Florence, Tuscany, Italy, Europe, 2015 (photo)
8858725 Statue of Hercules and Cacus, Piazza della Signoria, Florence, Tuscany, Italy, Europe, 2015 (photo) by Bandinelli, Baccio (1488-1560); Piazza della Signoria, Florence

The Battle of Arcole, November 17, 1796 (colour litho)
AIS5337277 The Battle of Arcole, November 17, 1796 (colour litho); (add.info.: "The Battle of Arcole". Napoleonic battle that took place on November 17, 1796. Lithograph. B. N)

Joan of Arc on horseback brandishing a sword (engraving)
8723996 Joan of Arc on horseback brandishing a sword (engraving) by Spanish School, (16th century) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: The maiden on horseback)

Attack on a ship by pirates, 19th century (print)
7339218 Attack on a ship by pirates, 19th century (print) by Debelle, Alexandre (1805-97) (after); 15.5x11.5 cm; National Maritime Museum, London, UK; © National Maritime Museum, Greenwich

Captain Henry Morgan sacks Puerto Principe, Cuba, 19th century (engraving)
7337530 Captain Henry Morgan sacks Puerto Principe, Cuba, 19th century (engraving) by Unknown Artist, (19th century); National Maritime Museum, London, UK; (add.info.: Creator: unknown Pirate)

A fight in boats, c.1685 (pen, ink)
7341838 A fight in boats, c.1685 (pen, ink) by Velde, Willem van de, the Younger (1633-1707); 21.7x32.2 cm; National Maritime Museum, London, UK; (add.info.: Creator: Willem van de Velde)

Intaglio gem, hunting scene horseman attacking a lion, -200 BC (carnelian)
7309977 Intaglio gem, hunting scene horseman attacking a lion, -200 BC (carnelian); 1.1 cm; Ashmolean Museum, University of Oxford, UK; (add.info.: Display: carnelian); © Ashmolean Museum

Captain William Peel (1824-1858), 19th century (oil painting)
7338019 Captain William Peel (1824-1858), 19th century (oil painting) by Lucas, John (1807-74); 272x178 cm; National Maritime Museum, London

British sailors boarding an Algerine pirate ship (coloured engraving)
7337534 British sailors boarding an Algerine pirate ship (coloured engraving) by Fairburn, J. (19th Century); 40.7x52.2 cm; National Maritime Museum, London, UK; (add.info.: Creator: J)

The Repulse Of The Turks At The Siege Of Vienna, Austria In 1529. From The Book Of Martyrs By John Foxe
UIG5420777 The Repulse Of The Turks At The Siege Of Vienna, Austria In 1529. From The Book Of Martyrs By John Foxe, Published C.1865 ©UIG/Leemage

Custer's Last Stand at the Battle of the Little Bighorn in 1876. George Armstrong Custer, 1839 - 1876
UIG5419706 Custer's Last Stand at the Battle of the Little Bighorn in 1876. George Armstrong Custer, 1839 - 1876. United States Army officer and cavalry commander in the American Civil War

Night attack on United States marines at The Battle of Guantanamo Bay, Cuba June 6-10, 1898
UIG5419661 Night attack on United States marines at The Battle of Guantanamo Bay, Cuba June 6-10, 1898, during the Spanish-American War

The Battle of Quallah Battoo in 1832 during the First Sumatran expedition by the United States Navy
UIG5419600 The Battle of Quallah Battoo in 1832 during the First Sumatran expedition by the United States Navy. From The History of Our Country, published 1905 ©UIG/Leemage

Battle of Cape Finisterre (Finistere), early 19th century (oil on canvas)
MMM5458797 Battle of Cape Finisterre (Finistere), early 19th century (oil on canvas) by Anderson, William (1757-1837); National Maritime Museum, London

The Battle of Cape Saint Vincent (Portugal), February 14, 1797, victory of the Royal Navy over the Spanish fleet
MMM5458632 The Battle of Cape Saint Vincent (Portugal), February 14, 1797, victory of the Royal Navy over the Spanish fleet

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"Brawling: A Glimpse into the Fierce Battles of History" Step back in time and witness the intensity of brawling, as depicted through various captivating artworks. From ancient civilizations to epic clashes in more recent history, these illustrations offer a glimpse into the ferocity and valor displayed by warriors throughout time. In South Africa's Zulu War of 1879, The South Wales Borderers valiantly defended Rorkes Drift against overwhelming odds. This colorful lithograph captures their unwavering determination amidst chaos. Travel further back to England's Civil War in 1645, where Royalist cavalry clashed with opposing forces at the Battle of Naseby. The vibrant lithograph showcases their gallant charge on horseback, highlighting the bravery that defined this tumultuous era. Venturing even earlier, we encounter Dragons De Murat En Egypte from 1798 and Infanterie Legere Carabinier from 1800. These vivid lithographs depict French soldiers engaged in combat during Napoleon Bonaparte's Egyptian campaign – a testament to their resilience and tactical prowess. Delve deeper into antiquity with "The Wrestlers, " an awe-inspiring black-and-white photograph capturing two figures locked in an eternal struggle reminiscent of Greek artistry from the third century BC. Their physical prowess mesmerizes viewers across centuries. Turning our attention to naval warfare, an engraving commemorates Rome's victory over Carthaginians at the Battle of Aegates in 241 BC. Witnessing Roman warships dominating the seas reminds us of ancient maritime power struggles that shaped history. Closer to home, British soldiers are portrayed fighting through urban streets in a color lithograph – a testament to their tenacity during times of conflict within their own borders. James Figg takes center stage next - his advertisement immortalized by William Hogarth around 1729/30 showcases England's first recognized boxing champion.