Contest Collection (#10)

Bordeaux - the start of the Paris-Bordeaux race - cover of "
XEE4151644 Bordeaux - the start of the Paris-Bordeaux race - cover of " The Illustrous World" of 1895 - by Unknown Artist

The general agricultural competition of Paris - March 14
XEE4135104 The general agricultural competition of Paris - March 14, 1898: visit of prizes animals by the President of the Republic and the Minister of Agriculture

Portraits of the winners of a beauty contest for British women workers of the First World War organised by the Daily
6015408 Portraits of the winners of a beauty contest for British women workers of the First World War organised by the Daily Mirror newspaper (b/w photo) by English Photographer

Edgar & Madge Syers the 1908 Olympics
Husband and wife team who were in the Olympic Games of 1908, winning the bronze medal at the Princes Skating Club, Knightsbridge, London. Madge Syers winning in her own right, first in free skating

The Judgment of Paris, 1511 (woodcut)
5055801 The Judgment of Paris, 1511 (woodcut) by Altdorfer, Albrecht (c.1480-1538); 20.1 x 16 cm; Kunstmuseum, Basel, Switzerland; (add.info)

Poster advertising the boxing match between Carpentier and Harry Lewis
PER205351 Poster advertising the boxing match between Carpentier and Harry Lewis, 1911 (colour litho) by French School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

The Minstrels (oil on canvas)
PNH371926 The Minstrels (oil on canvas) by Seifert, Alfred (1850-1901); 149x272 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: Depicts a scene from Die Meistersinger von Nurnberg)

The Judgement of Paris, illustration from Greek Vase Paintings by J. E. Harrison and D. S
LLM438523 The Judgement of Paris, illustration from Greek Vase Paintings by J. E. Harrison and D. S. MacColl, published 1894 (digitaly enhanced image) by English School

Exhibition extraordinary (coloured engraving)
820549 Exhibition extraordinary (coloured engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Exhibition extraordinary in the horticultural room)

Dempsey Through the Ropes, 1923-24 (litho)
874647 Dempsey Through the Ropes, 1923-24 (litho) by Bellows, George Wesley (1882-1925); 45.4 x41.91 cm; San Diego Museum of Art, USA; (add.info.: Jack Dempsey (1895-1983)

Between Rounds, Small, Second Stone, 1923 (litho)
874641 Between Rounds, Small, Second Stone, 1923 (litho) by Bellows, George Wesley (1882-1925); 46.2 x37.47 cm; San Diego Museum of Art, USA; eSan Diego Museum of Art; Museum purchase; American

International Crow-Shooting Contest, front cover of the DuPont Magazine
615328 International Crow-Shooting Contest, front cover of the DuPont Magazine, March 1924 (colour litho) by American School, (20th century); Hagley Museum & Library, Wilmington, Delaware

The 1919 Grand American Handicap Trapshooting Tournament
615308 The 1919 Grand American Handicap Trapshooting Tournament, front cover of the DuPont Magazine, August 1919 (colour litho) by American School, (20th century); Hagley Museum & Library

The Judgement of Midas, c. 1615 (oil on panel)
NYH149785 The Judgement of Midas, c.1615 (oil on panel) by Flemish School, (17th century); 73.6x60.9 cm; Collection of the New-York Historical Society, USA; eNew York Historical Society; Flemish

Achelous in the Shape of a Bull is Vanquished by Hercules, 1731 (engraving)
STC134111 Achelous in the Shape of a Bull is Vanquished by Hercules, 1731 (engraving) by Picart, Bernard (1673-1733); Private Collection; The Stapleton Collection; French, out of copyright

I Samuel 17 1-58 David defeats Goliath and meets Saul, from the
STC67509 I Samuel 17 1-58 David defeats Goliath and meets Saul, from the Nuremberg Bible (Biblia Sacra Germanaica) (coloured woodcut) by German School

Fencing: Jerrys admiration of Tom in an Assault with Mr O Shaunessy
STC64443 Fencing: Jerrys admiration of Tom in an Assault with Mr O Shaunessy, at the rooms in St. Jamess Street, from Life in London by Pierce Egan, 1821 (coloured aquatint) by Cruikshank

Neptune Creating the Horse (oil on canvas)
BAT264423 Neptune Creating the Horse (oil on canvas) by Jordaens, Jacob (1593-1678); Palazzo Pitti, Florence, Italy; (add.info.: Nettuno Crea Il Cavallo; ); Photo eNicol Orsi Battaglini; Flemish

Spring & Langan (aquatint)
BSA273461 Spring & Langan (aquatint) by Clements, J. & Pitman, J. (19th century); 82.5x63 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: Thomas Winter (known as Tom Spring) (1795-1851)

The Volante (engraving)
729173 The Volante (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Volante, Winner of the Royal Thames Yacht Club Grand Challenge Cup)

Roman chariot race (engraving)
729386 Roman chariot race (engraving) by Spanish School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Roman chariot race)

The Three Princes in Contest (chromolitho)
735085 The Three Princes in Contest (chromolitho) by European School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Three Princes in Contest)

Lord Stanley bringing the Crown of Richard to Richmond, after the Battle of Bosworth (engraving)
727485 Lord Stanley bringing the Crown of Richard to Richmond, after the Battle of Bosworth (engraving) by American School

The Sangerkrieg, a contest between minstrels at the Wartburg castle in Thuringia in 1207 (engraving)
3647279 The Sangerkrieg, a contest between minstrels at the Wartburg castle in Thuringia in 1207 (engraving) by Schwind, Moritz Ludwig von (1804-71); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Sangerkrieg)

Zeus, detail from The Groves of Versailles, 1688-93 (oil on canvas)
3709407 Zeus, detail from The Groves of Versailles, 1688-93 (oil on canvas) by Cotelle, Jean the Younger (1642-1708); ChAteau de Versailles, France; (add.info.: Bosquets de Versailles)

The contest between the North wind and the sun, 1930s (colour litho)
2920367 The contest between the North wind and the sun, 1930s (colour litho) by Robinson, Charles (1870-1937); Private Collection; (add.info)

Contract Bridge Contest, 1932
Scenes at the Anglo-Dutch-German contract bridge contest played at Grosvenor House in January 1932. Crockfords Club, one of the best-known bridge centres in London

59th (Staffordshire) Division Memorial St Contest
The 59th was one of the first formations into Caen on 9 July 1944. It had been the last to arrive at the end of June. It was nickname the Pithead Division after its sign

Marsyas (engraving)
2793348 Marsyas (engraving) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Marsyas. Illustration for La Mythologie by Rene Menard (Delagrave, 1878)

Sign competition at the Hotel de Ville, Paris (colour litho)
2782335 Sign competition at the Hotel de Ville, Paris (colour litho) by French School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Sign competition at the Hotel de Ville, Paris)

Cats contest (b / w photo)
3626690 Cats contest (b/w photo) by French Photographer, (19th century) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Cats contest)

Horses paraded before the jury at a competition in Vincennes, Paris (colour litho)
3099172 Horses paraded before the jury at a competition in Vincennes, Paris (colour litho) by Meaulle, Fortune Louis (1844-1901); Private Collection; (add.info)

Contest for the Gold Harp at the Royal Denbigh Eisteddfod, before H. R. H
955593 Contest for the Gold Harp at the Royal Denbigh Eisteddfod, before H.R.H. the Duke of Susses in 1828 (steel engraving) by English School

A competition for housewives took place in Los Angeles, with great success (colour litho)
2783494 A competition for housewives took place in Los Angeles, with great success (colour litho) by Beltrame, Achille (1871-1945); Private Collection; (add.info)

The Contest between the Muses and the Pierides, c. 1545-50 (tin-glazed earthenware)
2648177 The Contest between the Muses and the Pierides, c.1545-50 (tin-glazed earthenware) by Durantino, Guido (fl.1520-76) (workshop of); Fitzwilliam Museum, University of Cambridge

Grand Professional Competition
Golfer James Braid, who was a probable contestant for the Sphere and Tatler cup which was being played at his home club, Walton Heath. Date: 1911

The Open Golf Championships at Prestwick
The Open Golf Champion James Braid putting at the Turn at Prestwick in the final round of the match, circled by the crowd. 1908

WInner at the Open Golf Championship, St Andrews
Scottish golfer James Braid putting for the match at the Open Golf Championships of 1910 Date: 1910

Aeroplane flight by Henri Farman 1908
Record aeroplane flight at Paris by Henri Farman (1874 - 1958), Anglo-French aviator. Wins the Deutsch-Archdeacon prize of 50, 000 francs

Women Archers - Kent vs. Surrey at Beddington, Surrey
Women Archers - A Match between Kent and Surrey at Beddington, Surrey. Note the quite spectacular hats!! Date: 1908

Rowlandsons Tour in a Post Chaise, 1782 (chromolitho)
1062624 Rowlandsons Tour in a Post Chaise, 1782 (chromolitho) by Rowlandson, Thomas (1756-1827) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Rowlandsons Tour in a Post Chaise, 1782)

Cartoon advert for Shuck Maclean and Co Ltd, makers of printing inks. The winner of a beauty competition writes: I ascribe my success entirely to the use of your charming inks. 20th century

The Contest for the "America"Cup, the "Shamrock s"Voyage (litho)
1043039 The Contest for the " America" Cup, the " Shamrock s" Voyage (litho) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Cartoon, A sharp Contest for a Rotten Seat. early 19th century

The Battle of the Giants, the Contest between Sandow and Samson at the Royal Aquarium (engraving)
1046716 The Battle of the Giants, the Contest between Sandow and Samson at the Royal Aquarium (engraving) by Corbould, Alfred Chantrey (1852-1920); Private Collection; (add.info)

MODEL PLANE CONTEST 1938
Model aircraft competition at Frankfurt-am-Main Date: 27 November 1938

The Race for the "America"Cup, among the Yachts previous to the Contest between the "Volunteer"and
1046177 The Race for the " America" Cup, among the Yachts previous to the Contest between the " Volunteer" and " Thistle" (engraving) by Rogers

The Contest for the "America"Cup (litho)
1043192 The Contest for the " America" Cup (litho) by Walker, T. Dart (fl.1850-d.1914); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Contest for the " America" Cup)

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"Unleashing the Spirit of Competition: A Glimpse into Extraordinary Contests" The Tennis Championships at Wimbledon: Witnessing the clash of titans on the grass courts, where skill and strategy meet in a battle for glory. Pub Darts Match: Cheers fill the air as friends gather around dartboards, aiming for that perfect bullseye with precision and camaraderie. Supermarine aeroplane, Rolls-Royce S. 6: Pushing boundaries of speed and engineering prowess, these magnificent flying machines compete to conquer the skies. Crew Team Rowing: In perfect synchrony, rowers glide through water with sheer determination and teamwork, chasing victory stroke by stroke. Schneider Trophy Air Race: Adrenaline surges as daring aviators soar through clouds in pursuit of supremacy, defying limits in this thrilling aerial contest. The Interport Field Gun Competition - Royal Navy: Muscles strain and hearts pound as teams showcase their strength and coordination while maneuvering heavy artillery across challenging terrains. Programme cover, Schneider Trophy Contest: An artistic masterpiece captures the essence of aviation excellence before takeoff—an invitation to witness history unfold in mid-air battles. Cover design, Doncaster Aviation Contest Programme: Vibrant colors entice enthusiasts to immerse themselves in an exhilarating display of aircraft mastery—a celebration of innovation soaring above ground level. Richard Humphreys the Boxer (c1788): Brushstrokes immortalize a fierce pugilist's spirit—his unwavering determination symbolizing boxing's relentless quest for triumph inside squared rings. Las Hilanderas (The Spinners), 1657 (c1934). Artist Diego Velasquez): Velázquez's timeless masterpiece portrays women spinning thread—a metaphorical representation reminding us that even mundane tasks can be transformed into contests against time itself. German Railway gun captured at the Battle of Amiens.