Versus Collection (#4)

ST. GEORGE AND THE DRAGON. German woodcut, c1525, by Hans Leinberger

SPAIN: BULLFIGHTING, 1856. Royal Spanish bull-fight at Madrid. Engraving, 1856

SALMAGUNDI CLUB, 1879. A boxing match during a sketch session at J. Scott Hartleys studio in Greenwich Village during a meeting of the Salmagundi Club. Left to right: Will H. Low, John Hartley, J

FENCING, c1904. A woman and a man dueling as three people watch. Photograph, c1904

NEWPORT: TENNIS, c1885. A game of mixed doubles tennis at the Casino, Newport, Rhode Island, c1885

DUELING, 1595. Dueling techniques as illustrated in Vincentio Saviolo, His Practise, a translation, published at London, England, in 1595

COLLEGE FOOTBALL, 1889. Cornell vs. Rochester, 1889. Photographed by Seneca Ray Stoddard

SPAIN: BULLFIGHTING, 1891. The espada giving the coup de mort in Madrid, Spain. Line drawing, 1891

SPAIN: BULLFIGHTING, 1891. Picador resisting an onset, at Madrid, Spain. Line drawing, 1891

SPAIN: BULLFIGHTING, 1891. Chulo, or capeador, creating a diversion. Madrid. Line drawing, 1891

YALE VS. HARVARD, 1902. Yale vs. Harvard football game, 1902

WWI: BRITISH TROOPS. British Royal Engineers going through bayonet training during World War I. Photograph, c1916

WORLD WAR I: TRAINING. American infantry soldiers in training before departing for Europe during World War I. Photograph, c1917

SPAIN: BULLFIGHTING. A representation of a Spanish bull-fight. Engraving, mid-19th century

WORLD WAR I: CARTOON, 1915. Von Quijote. Germany as Don Quijote attacking the windmill symbolizing England, France, Russia, and Belgium. American cartoon, 1915, by Boardman Robinson

STEAM CARRIAGE. Steam versus Horses. English caricature comparing the ease of steam-powered transportation to the labor of driving a horse-drawn carriage. Engraving, 19th century

HAMILTON- BURR DUEL, 1804. An artists reconstruction of the duel fought between Alexander Hamilton and Aaron Burr at Weehawken, New Jersey, on 11 July 1894

DENIS: STRUGGLE OF JACOB. Jacobs Battle with the Angel. Oil on canvas, Maurice Denis, 1892-93

DAVID AND GOLIATH. Illumination from a late 12th century English Bible

THESEUS BATTLING CENTAUR. Woodcut, 1495

OREGON BOUNDARY, 1846. War! Or No War. Two Irish immigrants debate the Oregon boundary question in front of the Bowery Theatre in New York City. Lithograph cartoon, American, 1846

WYETH: ROBIN HOOD, 1917. Robin Hood Wrestles Will Stuteley at Gamewell. Oil on canvas, 1917, by N.C. Wyeth for an edition of Robin Hood

CARTOON: OIL INDUSTRY. A Kansas David in the Field. Cartoon showing Henry Harrison Tucker, Jr. who tried to run small oil refineries in Kansas, battling John D

THE DUEL AFTER THE BALL. Photogravure, 1881, after a painting by Jean Leon Gerome

GERMANY: STUDENT DUEL. Student sword duel at the University of Heidelberg, Germany. Photocollage, German, 1887

DUELING, 19th CENTURY. An Affair of Honor. Photogravure, American, late 19th century, after a painting by Emile Bayard (1837-1891)

DUEL AFTER THE MASQUERADE. Oil on canvas, 1857, by Jean Leon Gerome

DUEL, 17th CENTURY. The Duel. Illustration, 1882, by Howard Pyle

TWO MEN WRESTLING, c1290. English manuscript illumination. c1290

Protective Fire
August 1942: Anti aircraft fire, sent up by US warships as protection for their forces who are landing on the beaches at Guadalcanal, can be seen as black dots in the sky

The Fall of the Picador. Oil on canvas, c1900, by Roberto Domingo
SPAIN: BULLFIGHT, c1900. The Fall of the Picador. Oil on canvas, c1900, by Roberto Domingo

The Two Cocks Fighting. Illustration by Christopher Sanders to an edition of Aesops Fables
AESOP: COCKS FIGHTING. The Two Cocks Fighting. Illustration by Christopher Sanders to an edition of Aesops Fables

General Anthony Wayne, known as Mad Anthony, attempting to quell the mutiny of Pennsylvania troops on New Years Day
MUTINY: ANTHONY WAYNE 1781. General Anthony Wayne, known as Mad Anthony, attempting to quell the mutiny of Pennsylvania troops on New Years Day, 1781, during the American Revolutionary War

Jake Kilrain of Baltimore (right) bets one-thousand dollars on himself against John L
SULLIVAN VS. KILRAIN, 1889. Jake Kilrain of Baltimore (right) bets one-thousand dollars on himself against John L. Sullivan to win their fight 8 July 1889, Sullivans last bare-knuckle fight

American folk art painting, c1860, by George Haynes
AMERICAN BOXING, c1860. American folk art painting, c1860, by George Haynes

Joe E. Brown as apugilist in Hold Everything, 1930
SILENT FILM STILL: BOXING. Joe E. Brown as apugilist in Hold Everything, 1930

Bullfight arena of San Carlos, Mexico City. Oil on canvas, 1833, by Johann Moritz Rugendas
MEXICO: BULLFIGHT, 1833. Bullfight arena of San Carlos, Mexico City. Oil on canvas, 1833, by Johann Moritz Rugendas

Gunboat Smith (left) and Chester Conklin spar
SILENT FILM STILL: BOXING. Gunboat Smith (left) and Chester Conklin spar

Description of a Boxing Match : etching, 1812, by Thomas Rowlandson
BOXING MATCH, 1812. Description of a Boxing Match : etching, 1812, by Thomas Rowlandson

JUNIOR BOXER, 1939. Dorothy Wood, age 5, laces the boxing gloves of her companion, Chuck Andrews, age 3, at the U. S
JUNIOR BOXER, 1939. Dorothy Wood, age 5, laces the boxing gloves of her companion, Chuck Andrews, age 3, at the U.S. Naval Academys 20th Annual Junior Boxing Championships, in Annapolis, Maryland

Sparring, a colored etching, probably by George Cruikshank, of an early 19th century English boxing match
BOXING, 19th CENT. Sparring, a colored etching, probably by George Cruikshank, of an early 19th century English boxing match

RUSSIAN BOXERS, c1836. Two Russian men in a boxing match. Watercolor by Fedor Solntsev, c1836

The fight between Bob Gray and Ikay Jones. Line engraving, American, 1859
AMERICAN BOXING, 1859. The fight between Bob Gray and Ikay Jones. Line engraving, American, 1859

Boxing match between Jack Randall and Martin the Baker, 1821: contemporary English etching
BOXING MATCH, 1821. Boxing match between Jack Randall and Martin the Baker, 1821: contemporary English etching

Silent Film Still: Boxing

American doctor. Sheppard puts a headlock on trainer George Strickland during his wrestling career. Photographed 1969
SAMUEL HOLMES SHEPPARD (1923-1970). American doctor. Sheppard puts a headlock on trainer George Strickland during his wrestling career. Photographed 1969

Jake Kilrain (left) and John L. Sullivan in the 75-round contest (8 July 1889) at Richburg, Mississippi
SULLIVAN & KILRAIN FIGHT. Jake Kilrain (left) and John L. Sullivan in the 75-round contest (8 July 1889) at Richburg, Mississippi

American boxer. Jack Dempsey and Jack Sharkey in the second round of their heavyweight boxing match at Yankee Stadium
JACK DEMPSEY (1895-1983). American boxer. Jack Dempsey and Jack Sharkey in the second round of their heavyweight boxing match at Yankee Stadium, 21 July 1927

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"Clash of Titans: Unforgettable Versus Moments Throughout History" OLYMPICS: WRESTLING, 1972 - The intense battle between Dan Gable (USA) and Kikuo Wada (Japan) during the Summer Olympics in Munich showcased the true spirit of competition. KILRAIN VS. SULLIVAN, 1889 - Witnessing John L. Sullivan's knockout victory over Jake Kilrain in their legendary bare-knuckle fight at Richburg, Mississippi was a testament to Sullivan's unmatched strength and determination. George Bellows: Dempsey and Firpo, 1924 - Bellows' lithograph immortalized the epic boxing match between Jack Dempsey and Luis Ángel Firpo, capturing the raw power exchanged within the ring. Art / Hogarth / Roast Beef - In this iconic painting by William Hogarth, two men engage in a humorous yet symbolic "versus" scenario as they debate over a plate of roast beef, representing societal divisions. Cowboy Versus Horse - The timeless struggle between man and beast is beautifully depicted in this captivating image that encapsulates the wild west spirit. Oxford V Cambridge 1958 & 1949 - The annual boat race rivalry between these prestigious universities has become an emblematic clash of intellects on London's River Thames. A thrust in epee or foil fencing - This intricate copper engraving from mid-18th century France showcases the precision and skill required for success in competitive fencing matches. Oscar Battling Nelson practicing in 1920 – As American lightweight champion from 1908-1910, Nelson's dedication to his craft shines through as he hones his skills for future battles inside the squared circle. England V Italy 1934 – Football fans witnessed an unforgettable showdown when these two nations clashed on Italian soil during one of history's most memorable World Cup matches. JOHNSON VS.