Rival Collection (#27)

The Rival Pigs

Interior Tea Room on the Titanic
Photograph of one of the interior tea rooms onboard the Titanic. Built by the shipyard Harland and Wolff for White Star Lines, the liner was almost identical to her sister ship

Two Stagecoaches Race
THE OPPOSITION COACHES Two rival stage coaches speed along a country lane in what appears to be a race against each other

Narvaez Resigns
Narvaez, rival of Espartero, is a reforming liberal; but in 1851 he has to resign, and leaves Madrid

Anti-Pope Joannes XVI
ANTI-POPE JOANNES XVI humiliated by his rival, pope Gregorius V, who was not strong on Christian forgiveness

MOPSUS, Greek soothsayer of Apollo who defeated his rival Calchas in a trial of skill, later became king of Mallus in Cilicia, and died fighting Amphilocus

Salle, Dancer
MADEMOISELLE SALLE dancer at the Paris Opera, rival of Camargo, who had great sucess in London in the 1740s. (from a picture by Lancret.) Date: flourished 1720s-1740s

Wagner / Kladderadatsch
RICHARD WAGNER Reconciled with rival German composer Brahms, in heaven Date: 1813 - 1883

Adrienne Lecouvreur / Oval
ADRIENNE LECOUVREUR talented actress of the Comedie Francaise, who died in mysterious circumstances, perhaps poisoned by a rival

Hezekiah and the Idols
Hezekiah, king of Judah, wins favour in Gods sight by destroying the idols of rival faiths

David Plays the Harp
Young David plays the harp to entertain king Saul, but later he will be perceived as a rival for the throne and the two will become enemies

John Bull has a Rival
John Bull makes a pass at Japan, but finds that he has a Russian rival who is interested in Port Arthur which has just been ceded to Japan by China

1868 / RIVAL STARS / PUNCH
Rival Stars Disraeli and Gladstone compared to rival actors. Disraeli, as Hamlet, is in work while Gladstone awaits his turn

Two American Flags
THE AMERICAN POLKA The rival flags are featured on the cover of this topical musical piece

Capture of Robert / 1106
Duke Robert Curthose is captured by Baudri after attempting to break the siege at Tinchebrai, started by the rival claimant to Normandy, his brother Henry

CASQUE D OR PAINTED
real name : Amelie Elie Noted Parisienne gigolette, gangsters moll who achieved fame after a fight between rival admirers : here she is being painted by Albert Depre

CASQUE D OR DRESSED
real name : Amelie Elie Noted Parisienne gigolette, gangsters moll who achieved fame after a fight between rival admirers : dressed here as a femme du monde

Louis VII Le Jeune
LOUIS VII LE JEUNE king of France, rival of Henry II of England

Apollo Flays Marsyas
Lyre-player Apollo is challenged to a musical duel by flute-player Marsyas; when he wins (by a nasty trick) he flays his presumptuous rival alive

Etruscan Soldiers
Etruscan soldiers, the traditional rivals and enemies of the Romans Date: BC

Quadrille Accidents 2
Accidents in Quadrille Dancing Mishaps to avoid on the dance floor: a man with two left feet trips dragging the woman opposite down with him to the amusement of a rival female

Adrienne Lecouvreur
ADRIENNE LECOUVREUR French actress, popular in Moliere and Racine, died under suspicious circumstances, perhaps poisoned by a rival

Walter Devereux Essex
WALTER DEVEREUX, earl of ESSEX soldier and statesman, active in Ireland : rival of Leicester who is generally thought to have poisoned him. with his autograph

Thomas Earl Sussex
THOMAS RATCLIFFE, earl of SUSSEX statesman, rival to Robert earl of Leicester with his autograph

Polk Inaugurated 1845
James Polk, the Democratic candidate, defeats his Whig rival Henry Clay and is inaugurated as president at Washington DC

1845 NY Election
Supporters of the rival candi- -dates for president confront one another in a New York street. Polk will defeat Clay and become one of the finest of American presidents

Cattle Farming / Bulls
Cattle farming: rival bulls battle for the leadership of the herd. Date: First published: 29 BC

Diego De Almagro
DIEGO DE ALMAGRO - Spanish conquistador in Peru and rival of Pizarro

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"Unyielding Rivals: A Tale of Playful Predators and Fierce Competitors" In the untamed African wilderness, a pack of African wild dog juveniles engage in a spirited game, their sharp teeth tugging at the leg of an impala - a testament to their relentless rivalry for survival. Centuries ago, San Bushmen left behind captivating rock paintings in Lesotho, Southern Africa. These ancient artworks depict scenes of fierce battles and rivalries that once consumed their lives. Meanwhile, in bustling London streets, Met Police cadets showcase their skills with precision and discipline. Their synchronized display reflects the constant rivalry between law enforcement and criminal elements lurking within society's shadows. Onboard the opulent Titanic, amidst lavish surroundings, passengers find solace in literature within its luxurious reading room. Here lies an unexpected rivalry between imagination and reality as readers are transported to worlds far beyond the confines of this magnificent vessel. In Shavington Day's hunting scene from 1870s England emerges another form of competition - one between man and beast. The chase symbolizes mankind's eternal struggle against nature's cunning rivals. The mighty Tyrannosaurus Rex feasts upon the carrion left by a fallen Triceratops; it is a reminder that even prehistoric creatures engaged in primal rivalries for dominance over limited resources. At The Great Athelda music hall stands a strongwoman who defies societal norms with her immense strength. Her presence challenges gender roles while igniting rivalries among those threatened by her power. Captured on canvas is Shakespeare's "As You Like It, " where wrestlers grapple fiercely under watchful eyes. This portrayal reminds us how even staged rivalries can captivate audiences' hearts through skillful performances. During wartime struggles, propaganda posters like "We Will Beat the Enemy with our Bolshevik Harvest Gathering" fueled patriotic fervor as nations rallied together against common adversaries – showcasing ideological rivalries fought on different fronts.