Wrestler Collection (#5)

The Match between Tanikaze Kajinosuke and Kimenzan Tanigoro (colour woodblock print)
CH401528 The Match between Tanikaze Kajinosuke and Kimenzan Tanigoro (colour woodblock print) by Shunsho, Katsukawa (1726-93); Private Collection; (add.info)

Portraits of the Wrestlers Fudenoumi and Kashiwado (colour woodblock print)
CH401520 Portraits of the Wrestlers Fudenoumi and Kashiwado (colour woodblock print) by Shunsho, Katsukawa (1726-93); Private Collection; (add.info.: Oban Tate-E; ); Photo © Christies Images

A Scene from As You Like It, 1854 (oil on canvas)
PNH356345 A Scene from As You Like It, 1854 (oil on canvas) by Maclise, Daniel (Croquis, Alfred) (1806-70); 101.5x127 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: As You Like It)

Jacob wrestling the Angel (engraving)
7172295 Jacob wrestling the Angel (engraving) by European School, (17th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Jacob wrestling the Angel (Genesis 32)

Ancient Greek marble metopes from the Temple of Hephaestus, Athens (engraving)
7149065 Ancient Greek marble metopes from the Temple of Hephaestus, Athens (engraving) by Corbould, Henry (1787-1844) (after); Private Collection; (add.info)

Jacob wrestling with an angel (colour litho)
7172919 Jacob wrestling with an angel (colour litho) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Jacob wrestling with an angel (Genesis 32:25)

Jacob wrestling with the Angel (chromolitho)
7185797 Jacob wrestling with the Angel (chromolitho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Jacob wrestling with the Angel (Genesis 32)

Heracles wrestling with Triton (litho)
7149495 Heracles wrestling with Triton (litho) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Heracles wrestling with Triton)

Ring-Doves (engraving)
7178067 Ring-Doves (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Ring-Doves. Illustration for The Comic Annual by Thomas Hood)

Le Vocabulaire Illustre: Athlete; Wrestler; Athlet (engraving)
7194761 Le Vocabulaire Illustre: Athlete; Wrestler; Athlet (engraving) by European School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Athlete; Wrestler; Athlet)

Wrestler, 5th-6th century. Creator: Unknown
Wrestler, 5th-6th century

Wrestler overthrowing Frenchman, c. 1860. Creator: Utagawa Yoshiiku
Wrestler overthrowing Frenchman, c. 1860

The Sumo Wrestler Kurogumo Otozo with the Teahouse Waitress Naniwaya Okita, early 1790s

Procession of Wrestlers for a Fundraising Match (Kanjin ozumo dohyo-iri no zu), early 1850s

The Actor Sakata Hangoro II as the Sumo Wrestler Kujaku Saburo Narihira (?) in the Play Sugata no Hana Yuki no Kuronushi (?), Performed at the Ichimura Theater (?) in the Eleventh Month, 1776 (?), c

Family conversation
Denis Budkov

Two Famous Wrestlers Onogawa and Tanikase, ca. 1795. Creator: Katsukawa Shun ei
Two Famous Wrestlers Onogawa and Tanikase, ca. 1795

The Wrestlers, ca. 1785. Creator: Shunsho
The Wrestlers, ca. 1785

The Second Ichikawa Yaozo as a Wrestler Standing in an Arena, 1770. Creator: Shunsho
The Second Ichikawa Yaozo as a Wrestler Standing in an Arena, 1770

Wrestler; Ringer, 1923 (oil on canvas)
656149 Wrestler; Ringer, 1923 (oil on canvas) by Kirchner, Ernst Ludwig (1880-1938); 70x90 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: Wrestler; Ringer. Ernst Ludwig Kirchner (1880-1938). Oil on canvas

Plate 345. Wrestling, Lock, 1885 (collotype on paper)
3950069 Plate 345. Wrestling, Lock, 1885 (collotype on paper) by Muybridge, Eadweard (1830-1904); 17.3x44.3 cm; Addison Gallery of American Art, Phillips Academy, Andover, MA

Plate 346. Wrestling, Lock, 1885 (collotype on paper)
3950070 Plate 346. Wrestling, Lock, 1885 (collotype on paper) by Muybridge, Eadweard (1830-1904); 24.6x30.5 cm; Addison Gallery of American Art, Phillips Academy, Andover, MA

The Wrestlers, 1913 (ink over pencil on paper)
862731 The Wrestlers, 1913 (ink over pencil on paper) by Gaudier-Brzeska, Henri (1891-1915); 42x52 cm; Leeds Museums and Galleries (Leeds Art Gallery) U.K.; eLeeds Museums and Galleries; French

William Muldoon, The Fighting Gaul, 1887 (b / w photo)
473234 William Muldoon, The Fighting Gaul, 1887 (b/w photo) by American Photographer, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: William Muldoon (1852-1933) Greco-Roman Wrestling Champion

Sumo-wrestling toads, c. 1930 (colour woodblock print)
425494 Sumo-wrestling toads, c.1930 (colour woodblock print) by Koson, Ohara (1877-1945); 23.7x33.2 cm; Arthur M. Sackler Gallery, Smithsonian Institution, USA; Arthur M

A beautiful act of courage was carried out in San Severo, near Foggia, by an Avant-gardist (colour litho)
2778126 A beautiful act of courage was carried out in San Severo, near Foggia, by an Avant-gardist (colour litho) by Beltrame

A new kind of peach (colour litho)
2783683 A new kind of peach (colour litho) by Beltrame, Achille (1871-1945); Private Collection; (add.info.: A new kind of fishing)

Comic postcard, Struggling hard to earn a living Date: 20th century

The Sumo Wrestler Asashio Taro, 1868-1900 (woodblock print)
2622515 The Sumo Wrestler Asashio Taro, 1868-1900 (woodblock print) by Japanese School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The sumo wrestler Asashio Taro; woodblock print)

"The Wrestler, "by E B Stephens, ARA (engraving)
1588874 " The Wrestler, " by E B Stephens, ARA (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: " The Wrestler, " by E B Stephens, ARA)

Wrestlers at Yokuhama, litho by Sarony & Co. 1855 (chromolitho)
1272244 Wrestlers at Yokuhama, litho by Sarony & Co. 1855 (chromolitho) by Peters, W. T. (fl.1855) (after); 15x22.125 cm; Free Library of Philadelphia; (add.info.: Peters, W.T.|Sarony & Co)

Wrestlers, Japanese, probably 17th century (earthenware with polychrome underglaze)
AME117752 Wrestlers, Japanese, probably 17th century (earthenware with polychrome underglaze) by Japanese School, (17th century); Ashmolean Museum, University of Oxford

Sumo wrestlers, c. 1870-80 (albumen print)
ALI164531 Sumo wrestlers, c.1870-80 (albumen print) by Beato, Felice (Felix) (1825-c.1908); 20.5x25.5 cm; Museo di Storia della Fotografia Fratelli Alinari, Florence; Alinari

Reproduction of a poster advertising a wrestling tournament, at The Fountain, Liege
STC137387 Reproduction of a poster advertising a wrestling tournament, at The Fountain, Liege, Belgium, 1899 (colour litho) by Rossenfosse

Manga: studies of gestures and postures of wrestlers, pub. 1849, (colour woodblock print)
SC26938 Manga: studies of gestures and postures of wrestlers, pub. 1849, (colour woodblock print) by Hokusai, Katsushika (1760-1849); Victoria & Albert Museum, London, UK; Japanese, out of copyright

Full-length portrait of the wrestler Kachozan (woodblock print)
1766513 Full-length portrait of the wrestler Kachozan (woodblock print) by Katsukawa Shun ei (1762-1819); 39x26.1 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: Full-length portrait of the wrestler Kachozan)

Daidozan Bungoro, the infant prodigy, being offered tea
CH378526 Daidozan Bungoro, the infant prodigy, being offered tea and biscuits by rival teahouse waitresses (colour woodblock print) by Utamaro

Professor Dora Swamy Iyengar (b / w photo)
5986821 Professor Dora Swamy Iyengar (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Professor Dora Swamy Iyengar)

Plate 520. A, 98 and 100 Wrestling; B, 98 and 100 Wrestling, 1872-85 (collotype on paper)
3950107 Plate 520. A, 98 and 100 Wrestling; B, 98 and 100 Wrestling, 1872-85 (collotype on paper) by Muybridge, Eadweard (1830-1904); 22.4x31.8 cm; Addison Gallery of American Art, Phillips Academy

Hercules and Diomedes - The Wrestlers (marble) (detail of 284896)
ALI284897 Hercules and Diomedes - The Wrestlers (marble) (detail of 284896) by Rossi, Vincenzo di Raffaello de (1525-87); Palazzo Vecchio (Palazzo della Signoria) Florence

Relief depicting wrestlers (stone)
XIR226113 Relief depicting wrestlers (stone) by Roman, (1st century AD); Museo della Civilta Romana, Rome, Italy; out of copyright

Orlando and the Wrestler, As You Like It (engraving)
727448 Orlando and the Wrestler, As You Like It (engraving) by Maclise, Daniel (1806-70) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Orlando and the Wrestler, As You Like It)

Chinese wrestler and automaton and a tom-tom player, Qing Dynasty. Street performer wrestling with a human-size pasteboard puppet

Asashio Toro, a Japanese Sumo Wrestler, c. 1890 (ukiyo-e woodblock)
473236 Asashio Toro, a Japanese Sumo Wrestler, c.1890 (ukiyo-e woodblock) by Japanese School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Orlando and the wrestler (engraving)
2808032 Orlando and the wrestler (engraving) by Maclise, Daniel (1806-70) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Orlando and the wrestler.); © Look and Learn

Portrait of a Latvian wrestler. 1918 (b / w photo)
1268135 Portrait of a Latvian wrestler. 1918 (b/w photo); Private Collection; Prismatic Pictures; out of copyright

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"The Art of Wrestling: From Ancient Times to Modern Olympics" Step into the world of wrestling, where strength, skill, and showmanship collide. In this captivating journey through time, we explore the rich history and diverse cultures that have embraced this exhilarating sport. Our first stop takes us back to the late 19th century with "The Athlete Wrestling with a Python" by A Gilbert. This mesmerizing artwork captures the intensity and physicality of wrestling as our protagonist grapples with a formidable opponent. Fast forward to 1972 in Munich, Germany, where Olympic glory was at stake. Dan Gable from the USA engages in an epic battle against Japan's Kikuo Wada during the Summer Olympics. The determination etched on their faces epitomizes the spirit of competition. Traveling across continents, we arrive in Cornwall for a historic wrestling match advertisement dating back to May 1839. Bolingey becomes a hub of excitement as spectators gather to witness these skilled athletes showcase their Cornish wrestling techniques. Venturing further south brings us to Randfontein in South Africa around 1900. Here we find a group of passionate Cornish wrestlers spreading their love for this traditional sport far from its origins. Their dedication is testament to wrestling's enduring appeal. No exploration would be complete without delving into sumo wrestling – an ancient Japanese tradition steeped in ritual and discipline. Witness these colossal competitors engage in fierce battles that test both their physical prowess and mental fortitude. George Hackenschmidt emerges as another iconic figure within professional wrestling history. His impressive physique combined with technical mastery made him one of the most celebrated wrestlers of his time. But it's not just about male wrestlers; women have left indelible marks too. Shirley Crabtree alias Big Daddy stands tall alongside fellow British wrestler Martin Ruane – two larger-than-life personalities who captivated audiences worldwide with their charisma and skills inside the ring.