Competition Collection (#93)

The British Bull Dog Show, from St. Stephens Review Presentation Cartoon
XCF136728 The British Bull Dog Show, from St. Stephens Review Presentation Cartoon, 25 February 1888 (colour litho) by Merry, Tom (c.1852-1902); Private Collection; English, out of copyright

A Modern Melodrama, Don t Spoil My Jubilee, from St
XCF136707 A Modern Melodrama, Don t Spoil My Jubilee, from St. Stephens Review Presentation Cartoon, 4 June 1887 (colour litho) by Merry, Tom (c.1852-1902); Private Collection; English

The Competition in Sittacene and the Placating of Sisigambis; Master of the Jardin de vertueuse consolation and assistant, Flemish, active 3rd quarter of 15th century; Lille (written), France

The Billiard Room, unknown artist, 18th century, British

Sir William Drury, of Hawstead, Suffolk Inscribed, lower right, in one kind of red paint: " Sir William Drury K." ; below in another, older paint: " Marshall of B[

German 16th Century, Broadside: An Invitation to an Arms Competition, in or after 1501, woodcut, hand-colored, with movable type on two joined sheets of paper

USA, Kentucky, Louisville. Horses racing at Churchill Downs. Credit as: Don Grall / Jaynes Gallery / DanitaDelimont

Dall Rams(Ovis dalli) jousting on ridge, Denali National Park, Alaska

South Georgia Island, Antarctica. Two southern elephant seals square off

CHICAGO: SAENGERFEST, 1868. Competition of the German Saengerfest Societies, or singing groups, at the Wabash Avenue Rink in Chicago, Illinois. Wood engraving, American, 1868

PHILADELPHIA: SAENGERFEST. The Picnic of the Tenth National Saengerfest and Engel & Wolfs Farm, Philadelphia, Wednesday July 17th - Procession of the Successful Societies Exhibiting their Prizes

INDIANAPOLIS: SAENGERFEST. Festival of the Saengerfest competition of German singing groups at Indianapolis, Indiana. Wood engraving, American, 1867

INDIANAPOLIS: SAENGERFEST. Exterior of Mozart Hall during the Saengerfest competition of German singing groups at Indianapolis, Indiana. Wood engraving, American, 1867

Wheelbarrow Race
circa 1900: Women having a fun race with empty wheelbarrows. (Photo by General Photographic Agency/Getty Images)

City limit sign, symbolic image, protest against the rail project Stuttgart 21

Common buzzards (Buteo buteo) in dispute over a brown hare, Allgaeu region, Bavaria, Germany, Europe

Two European Hares -Lepus europaeus- fighting on a field, a third one next to it

Golden Eagles -Aquila chrysaetos-, two eagles competing at a bait place, Kainuu, Utajarvi, Nordfinnland, Finland

Bohemian Waxwings -Bombycilla garrulus- competing for food on an apple tree with overripe frozen apples in winter, Swabian Alb biosphere reserve, Baden-Wurttemberg, Germany

Canada Goose -Branta canadensis- chasing rival, North Rhine-Westphalia, Germany

Triathlete swimming, Welzheim, Baden-Wurttemberg, Germany

Fighting Springboks -Antidorcas marsupialis-, Etosha National Park, Namibia

Dome cross of the Deutsches Historisches Museum, German Historical Museum, and tv tower, Berlin, Germany, Europe

Red Deer -Cervus elaphus-, stags fighting, Copenhagen, Denmark

Red Deer -Cervus elaphus-, fighting stags, Copenhagen, Denmark

VENICE: GRAND CANAL. A regatta on the Grand Canal in Venice, Italy

POMPEII: CHARIOT RACE. Fresco depicting a chariot race. From Pompeii, Italy

ROMAN GLADIATORS. Gladiators in battle. Detail from the Borghese mosaic, c320 A. D
ROMAN GLADIATORS. Gladiators in battle. Detail from the Borghese mosaic, c320 A.D

INDIA: NAVAL COMPETITION. Naval festival or competition at Udaipur, India. Indian miniature painting

INDIA: ELEPHANT FIGHT. Ceremonial elephant fight presided over by a maharana of Udaipur, India. Indian miniature painting

FRANCE: GALLO-ROMAN MOSAIC. Gallo-Roman mosaic of circus games, c175 A. D
FRANCE: GALLO-ROMAN MOSAIC. Gallo-Roman mosaic of circus games, c175 A.D

A ROMAN CHARIOT RACE. A Roman chariot race during the reign of Emperor Trajan. Photogravure after the painting by Ulpiano Checa

GLADIATORS. Detail from the Borghese mosaic from, 310-320 A. D
GLADIATORS. Detail from the Borghese mosaic from, 310-320 A.D

GERMANY: KULTURKAMPF, 1875. Pope Pius IX moving his game piece, the encyclical Quod nunquam of 5 February 1875, against Otto von Bismarcks anti-clerical moves on the chessboard of Kulturkampf

BRITISH ARMY: ARTILLERY. The Number 4 detachment of the Third Middlesex Artillery Volunteers, the recipients of the Queens Prize at an artillery meeting in Shoeburyness, England, 1885

SCOTLAND: CURLING, 1854. Medal Match of the Fingask Curling Club in Scotland. Wood engraving, English, 1854

CALEDONIAN GAMES, 1867. The International Caledonian Games, held at Jones Wood in Manhattan, 1 July 1867. Contemporary American wood engraving

CALEDONIAN GAMES, 1867. Events of the Caledonian Games, held at Jones Wood in Manhattan, 1 July 1867. Contemporary American wood engraving

MANHATTAN ATHLETIC CLUB. Start of the Handicap Race at the Games of the Manhattan Athletic Club. Engraving, American, 1888

ROYAL HENLEY REGATTA, 1902. The Royal Henley Regatta race at Henley-on-Thames, England. Stereograph, 10 July 1902

YACHT: VOLUNTEER, 1887. The American yacht Volunteer, to compete for the America Cup in 1887. Engraving, English, 1887

BASEBALL GAME, 1886. Baseball game at the Polo Grounds in New York City, between the New York Giants and the Boston Beaneaters, 29 April 1886

BASEBALL: ENGLAND, 1874. Base-ball in England - The match on Lords Cricket Grounds between the Red Stockings and the Athletics. Engraving, 1874

PIGEON HUNTING, 1866. The Great Pigeon Shooting Match at Greenville, New Jersey, March 6th and 7th, Between Mr. John Taylor and Mr. William Seeds, for $1, 000 a side

MINNESOTA: FOOT RACE. Foot race along a country road in Minnesota. Photograph, c1900

ROWING RACE, c1906. Rowing race between the University of Pennsylvania and Cornell, with spectators watching from other boats. Photograph, c1906

AMERICAs CUP, 1903. The American winner, Reliance during the twelfth international race for the Americas Cup. Stereograph, 18 July 1903

AMERICAs CUP, 1901. Various yachts during the eleventh international race for the Americas Cup in 1901

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"Unleashing the Spirit of Competition: From Spitfire Fighters to Wild Dogs, the Thrill Knows No Bounds. " The roar of Spitfire Fighter Aircraft hot starting engines ignites a fierce competition in the skies, as pilots push their limits for victory. Supermarine aeroplane and Rolls-Royce S. 6 - a legendary duo that dominated air races with their relentless pursuit of speed and excellence. African wild dogs (Lycaon pictus) juveniles playfully tussle with the leg of an impala, honing their hunting skills in a competitive game of survival. A magnificent Shire horse team charges through the fields during a Ploughing Match, showcasing strength and precision in this age-old farming competition. Royal Navy Merlin Helicopter soars above competitors, ready to conquer any challenge thrown its way with unparalleled skill and determination. Crew Team Rowing - synchronized movements on water embody teamwork and intense rivalry as rowers strive for glory stroke by stroke. "The Favourite Wins" by H. M Bateman captures the exhilaration felt when triumph is achieved after fierce competition – a moment worth celebrating. Runners at a marathon push themselves beyond physical limits, fueled by sheer determination to outpace rivals and cross that finish line first. Tour De France 1930 - cyclists pedal through breathtaking landscapes while battling exhaustion and each other's resolve in one of history's most grueling competitions. Schneider Trophy Air Race pushes aviators' skills to new heights as they race against time, defying gravity for supremacy among high-flying contenders Poster for England's Glory Matches symbolizes fiery battles between cricket teams where every run counts towards ultimate victory – an explosive display of sportsmanship. The Interport Field Gun Competition showcases Royal Navy teams competing head-to-head in an adrenaline-fueled spectacle where strength and precision collide.