Chessboard Collection (#2)

Chess-Players, 1891. Creator: Anders Leonard Zorn
Chess-Players, 1891

Men Playing Chess in Santa Catalina Park, Las Palmas de Gran Canaria, Gran Canaria, Canary Islands, Spain, Atlantic Ocean, Europe

Members of the Krasnoyarsk chess circle, participants of the telegraphic match between.... 1888. Creator: Lukhtanska
Members of the Krasnoyarsk chess circle, participants of the telegraphic match between the teams of Krasnoyarsk and St. Petersburg from 11 November 1886 to September 1888

The chess players in the sculptor's studio, around 1870. Creator: Joseph Eugen Horwarter
The chess players in the sculptor's studio, around 1870

The living room, Pere Mata Institute, Reus, 1897-1912 (photo)
8618149 The living room, Pere Mata Institute, Reus, 1897-1912 (photo) by Domenech i Montaner, Luis (1849-1923); (add.info.: Reus)

Bermuda, Rosewood Bermuda Hotel, Palm Court, Large chess game

Checkerboard Daisy
XYZ Studio

The Chess Players, ca. 1475. Creator: Liberale da Verona
The Chess Players, ca. 1475

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Justyna Jaszke

Checks 1
FINE FINE STUFF

Muted 5
FINE FINE STUFF

Army Inspection
Despird Zhang

Checkerboard wall mural
Sarah Manovski

Checkerboard with gold hummingbirds
Sarah Manovski

Black Horse
Alexander Trifonov

At a chess game, an older man plays against two young woman who are winning
7278990 At a chess game, an older man plays against two young woman who are winning. by Unknown Artist, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: At a chess game)

Heavenly Scene with the Gods of Olympus Surrounding a Chess Board, 1723-1741. Creator: John Carwitham
Heavenly Scene with the Gods of Olympus Surrounding a Chess Board, Poseidon and Pan Below, 1723-1741

Two men playing chess, 1283 (illumination)
7264903 Two men playing chess, 1283 (illumination) by Spanish School, (13th century); Biblioteca Monasterio del Escorial, Madrid, Spain; (add.info.: Two men playing chess)

A game of checkers in Cafe de la Regence, Palais Royal. 1906 (lithograph)
7236658 A game of checkers in Cafe de la Regence, Palais Royal.1906 (lithograph) by Boilly, Louis Leopold (1761-1845) (after); Private Collection; (add.info)

The Next Move, (oil on canvas)
989890 The Next Move, (oil on canvas) by Salinas Tervel, Juan Pablo (1871-1946); 25.4x35.6 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: The Next Move. Juan Pablo Salinas (1871-1946). Oil on canvas

Fernando and Iolanda Playing Chess (oil on canvas)
7076657 Fernando and Iolanda Playing Chess (oil on canvas) by Induno, Gerolamo (1827-90); 80.6x122.6 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: Induno, Gerolamo (1827-90))

Chess board, 15th century (ivory)
AMO152477 Chess board, 15th century (ivory) by Italian School, (15th century); Ashmolean Museum, University of Oxford, UK; © Ashmolean Museum

The King and his Courtiers Playing Chess, 1493 / 4 (woodcut)
986344 The King and his Courtiers Playing Chess, 1493/4 (woodcut) by Italian School, (15th century); 19.7x12.9 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: The King and his Courtiers Playing Chess)

Games Board, 1426 - 1450 (bone, horn and wood)
1217562 Games Board, 1426 - 1450 (bone, horn and wood) by Italian School, (15th century); 45.9x11.2 cm; Ashmolean Museum, University of Oxford, UK; © Ashmolean Museum

Le Vocabulaire Illustre: Echiquier; Chess-board; Schachbrett (engraving)
7195802 Le Vocabulaire Illustre: Echiquier; Chess-board; Schachbrett (engraving) by European School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Echiquier; Chess-board; Schachbrett)

Tib Playing at Chess (chromolitho)
7148492 Tib Playing at Chess (chromolitho) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Tib Playing at Chess)

Le Vocabulaire Illustre: Echecs; Chess; Schach (engraving)
7195795 Le Vocabulaire Illustre: Echecs; Chess; Schach (engraving) by European School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Echecs; Chess; Schach)

Games of Skill (engraving)
7186864 Games of Skill (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Games of Skill. Illustration for The Boys Modern Playmate (Frederick Warne)

Little girl playing chess with her dolls (colour litho)
7185211 Little girl playing chess with her dolls (colour litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Little girl playing chess with her dolls)

A Game of Chess (colour litho)
7169953 A Game of Chess (colour litho) by Hughes, George H. (fl.1894-1909); Private Collection; (add.info.: A Game of Chess)

Game Board for Chess and Backgammon, Bohemia, c. 1700. Creator
Game Board for Chess and Backgammon, Bohemia, c. 1700

A Game of Chess (oil on panel)
6201748 A Game of Chess (oil on panel) by Gallegos Arnosa, Jose (1859-1917); 35x51 cm; Private Collection; Spanish, out of copyright

Marquetry Table: Showing Inlay Top, 1937. Creator: Geoffrey Holt
Marquetry Table: Showing Inlay Top, 1937

Checker-board Table-tilt Top, c. 1936. Creator: Magnus S. Fossum
Checker-board Table-tilt Top, c. 1936

Repose - A Game of Chess, (oil on canvas)
1194887 Repose - A Game of Chess, (oil on canvas) by Mowbray, Henry Siddons (1858-1928); 30.2x35.2 cm; Private Collection; Photo eChristies Images; American, out of copyright

The Arrival of D Artagnon, (oil on canvas)
989516 The Arrival of D Artagnon, (oil on canvas) by Andreis, Alex de (1880-1929); 82.5x101.6 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: The Arrival of D Artagnon. Alex de Andreis (1880-1929)

After a Game of Chess, c. 1930 (oil print)
991512 After a Game of Chess, c.1930 (oil print) by Dubreuil, Pierre (1872 - 1944); 24.76x19.68 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: After a Game of Chess; Apres la Partie d Echecs)

Caroline Durand (1826-1902), 1827 (conte)
1079383 Caroline Durand (1826-1902), 1827 (conte) by Durand, Asher Brown (1796-1886); 37.1x29.2 cm; Collection of the New-York Historical Society

The game of chess (chromolitho)
2815964 The game of chess (chromolitho) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The game of chess. Educational card, late 19th or early 20th century.); © Look and Learn

The strangest game of chess (colour litho)
2809210 The strangest game of chess (colour litho) by Beltrame, Achille (1871-1945); Private Collection; (add.info.: The strangest game of chess)

Playing Chess, engraved by T. Fry (engraving) (b / w photo)
XJF152750 Playing Chess, engraved by T. Fry (engraving) (b/w photo) by English School, (16th century) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: fleur de lys coat of arms; ); English, out of copyright

Games and Work Table, by Jenks & Holt, London, c. 1878 (wood)
LMG172509 Games and Work Table, by Jenks & Holt, London, c.1878 (wood) by English School, (19th century); Leeds Museums and Art Galleries (Temple Newsam House)

A Cardinals Move (oil on panel)
1769814 A Cardinals Move (oil on panel) by Brispot, H. (1846-1928); 53.3x64.8 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: A Cardinals Move. Henri Brispot (1846-1928). Oil on panel

Geisha and Attendant (colour woodblock print)
5043755 Geisha and Attendant (colour woodblock print) by Harunobu, Suzuki (1725-70); Bristol Museum and Art Gallery, UK; (add.info.: Geisha and attendant in rooms with musical instruments)

Puppeteer Holding Puppet on Go Board (colour woodblock print)
5043701 Puppeteer Holding Puppet on Go Board (colour woodblock print) by Hokusai, Katsushika (1760-1849); Bristol Museum and Art Gallery, UK; (add.info.: Surimono)

Reading, games and needlework table, c. 1815 (mahogany & rosewood)
2972946 Reading, games and needlework table, c.1815 (mahogany & rosewood) by English School, (19th century); The Geffrye Museum of the Home, London

Advertisement for the Societe Cooperative shoe factory, 18 Avenue de Clichy, Paris (chromolitho)
3105015 Advertisement for the Societe Cooperative shoe factory, 18 Avenue de Clichy, Paris (chromolitho) by French School

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In the realm of strategy and intellect, the chessboard has witnessed countless historic moments. One such event took place in Germany during the Kulturkampf of 1875, where Pope Pius IX made a calculated move with his encyclical Quod nunquam. Meanwhile, cats playfully pounce on a chessboard in an artistic portrayal by Goupil and Co. , showcasing their innate curiosity. The intellectual prowess displayed at the Oxford and Cambridge Chess Match in the 19th century was nothing short of remarkable. Chess celebrities gathered for late-night meetings in 1855, engaging in intense battles of wit and skill that captivated spectators. Amidst an army inspection, generals strategize like grandmasters on a checkerboard wall mural, symbolizing their tactical acumen. A checkerboard adorned with gold hummingbirds adds elegance to this ancient game's visual appeal. A black horse stands tall as it guards its territory on the chequered battlefield—a testament to strength and resilience. In Santa Catalina Park, Las Palmas de Gran Canaria, men gather under palm trees to engage in friendly matches against nature's backdrop. Liberale da Verona's masterpiece "The Chess Players" transports us back to ca. 1475 when knights battled across checkered squares amidst medieval splendor. The Cafe de la Regence hosted a prestigious chess tournament captured by Le Monde Illustre in 1874—an event that showcased both talent and camaraderie among competitors. Lastly, Charlemagne's exquisite chess set from the 14th century resides within Ron Museum—a reminder of how this timeless game transcends generations while preserving history itself. From political maneuvering to feline frolics; from academic rivalries to military simulations; from ornate decorations to cultural gatherings—the chessboard remains an enduring symbol of strategic brilliance throughout time.