Bout Collection

Boxing for Ladies 1886
The modern girl taught to prefer a bout with the gloves to a scratch with her finger nails

Marthe Carpentier boxer born 1893
Marthe Carpentier French boxer. On 8th March 1914 she won a bout against Lucie Warner from England for the world female title

Multiple exposure of fencers C015 / 6189
Fencing. Multiple flash exposure image of two fencers during a competition. These fencers are fighting using the sabre, one of the three types of sword used in competition

Ken Buchanan Boxer Catches Frankie Narvaez onthe side of the Head National Sporting Club, Cafe Royal, Piccadilly, London, United Kingdom. 2nd January 1969

Skeleton of death aiming a dart at bareknuckle boxers
5893172 Skeleton of death aiming a dart at bareknuckle boxers.; (add.info.: Skeleton of death aiming a dart at bareknuckle boxers during a fight. Death and the Pugilists)

Bergen Harbor
Atle Rasmussen

The Interior of the Fives Court - from engraving
3786246 The Interior of the Fives Court - from engraving; (add.info.: The Interior of the Fives Court - from engraving by C. Turner after painting by T. Blake)

Wrestling Match (Wrestlers - Luchadas) - Canary Islands
Canarain Wrestling Match (Wrestlers - Luchadas) - Canary Islands, Spain. Canarian Wrestling is a form of folk wrestling, originally from the Canary Islands, where it is known as Lucha Canaria

A sumo wrestling bout between a pair of Japanese professionals, 1902. From The Living Races of Mankind, Vol. I. [Hutchinson & Co, London, 1902]

The last bare-knuckle fight, Farnborough, Hampshire, 17th April 1860 (1951). Contest between the English David, Tom Sayers, and the American Goliath, Heenan

Braies lake at sunrise in autumn season Europe, Italy, South Tyrol, Braies valley, Bolzano province, Braies municipality

Preparations for the Match between Onagawa Kisaburo and Tanikaze Kajinosuke
CH401522 Preparations for the Match between Onagawa Kisaburo and Tanikaze Kajinosuke, refereed by Kimura Shonosuke (colour woodblock print) by Shunsho

The Wrestling Match between Kimenzan Tanigoro and Edogasaki Gemji (colour woodblock print)
CH401527 The Wrestling Match between Kimenzan Tanigoro and Edogasaki Gemji (colour woodblock print) by Shunsho, Katsukawa (1726-93); Private Collection; (add.info)

The Month of November, from An Almanac of Twelve Sports, with words by Rudyard Kipling
STC64824 The Month of November, from An Almanac of Twelve Sports, with words by Rudyard Kipling, first published by William Heinemann, 1898 (colour litho) by Nicholson

Onagawa Kisaburo and Tanikaze Kajinosuke performing the Shiriki in the Dohyo
CH401529 Onagawa Kisaburo and Tanikaze Kajinosuke performing the Shiriki in the Dohyo, refereed by Kimura Shonosuke (colour woodblock print) by Shunsho

Onagawa Kisaburo and Tanikaze Kajinosuke performing the Shiriki in the Dohyo
CH401526 Onagawa Kisaburo and Tanikaze Kajinosuke performing the Shiriki in the Dohyo, refereed by Kimura Shonosuke (colour woodblock print) by Shunsho

The Wrestling Match between Kimenzan Tanigoro and Edogasaki Gemji (colour woodblock print)
CH401519 The Wrestling Match between Kimenzan Tanigoro and Edogasaki Gemji (colour woodblock print) by Shunsho, Katsukawa (1726-93); Private Collection; (add.info)

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)

Comic Early English History: Hardicanute, Harold Harefoot (colour litho)
5999182 Comic Early English History: Hardicanute, Harold Harefoot (colour litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Hardicanute, Harold Harefoot)

c. 1890s India - wrestlers taking part in a fighting bout

Skeleton of death aiming a dart at an officer in battle
Skeleton of death aiming a dart at an officer leading his troops in battle. Death and the Warrior. Handcoloured copperplate engraving by Joshua Gleadah after an illustration by Benedictus Antonio Van

A wrestling bout in the ring at Rainbow Corner, the famous American Red Cross Club in London which claimed to have, " doors that never close" (though they eventually did in 1946)

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

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

Medieval wrestling bout
Men wrestling with their coats on the ground, 14th century. Handcoloured lithograph by Joseph Strutt from his own Sports and Pastimes of the People of England, Chatto and Windus, London, 1876

Medieval wrestling bouts
Men wrestling with their coats on the ground (top), men wrestling for the prize of a rooster (middle), and men wrestling on shoulders of others in the game of Hippas, 14th century

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)

Natives of Tierra del Fuego and Patagonia
Bout Alikhooki, Tierra del Fuego man drawn from life in European clothes at Plymouth, and Patagonian of Cape Gregory in llama fur coat. Natives of South America

The wrestlers Pierri and Usouf Ismaillolo at the Folies-Bergere (colour litho)
2818625 The wrestlers Pierri and Usouf Ismaillolo at the Folies-Bergere (colour litho) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Boxing match in Paris (colour litho)
2819106 Boxing match in Paris (colour litho) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Boxing match in Paris)

Bayonet-fighting at Aldershot, a Bout between the Teams of the South Wales Borderers and the Welsh Regiment (engraving)
1038918 Bayonet-fighting at Aldershot, a Bout between the Teams of the South Wales Borderers and the Welsh Regiment (engraving) by Dadd

Whitechapel Way, A Fencing Class at the Peoples Palace, a Bout with the Foils (engraving)
1036546 Whitechapel Way, A Fencing Class at the Peoples Palace, a Bout with the Foils (engraving) by Renouard, Charles Paul (1845-1924) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Whitechapel Way)

The French Boxers at the Alhambra Theatre (litho)
1063926 The French Boxers at the Alhambra Theatre (litho) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The French Boxers at the Alhambra Theatre)

A bout of judo, Tokyo, Japan, with participants and spectators. Date: circa 1918

A Bout with the Gloves (engraving)
1591164 A Bout with the Gloves (engraving) by Dadd, S.T. (19th century) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: A Bout with the Gloves. Illustration for The Illustrated London News, 27 June 1885)

Two men boxing, from the Animal Locomotion; series, c. 1881 (b / w photo)
473222 Two men boxing, from the Animal Locomotion; series, c.1881 (b/w photo) by Muybridge, Eadweard (1830-1904); Private Collection; Prismatic Pictures; English, out of copyright

A View of Paris looking toward the Louvre and the Tour de Nesle, 1671-77 (oil on canvas)
990226 A View of Paris looking toward the Louvre and the Tour de Nesle, 1671-77 (oil on canvas) by Bout, Peeter or Pieter (1658-1719); 58.1x83.2 cm; Private Collection; (add.info)

A Bout with the Foils
LLM459971 A Bout with the Foils by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: A Bout with the Foils. Illustration for Chatterbox annual (Wells Gardner)

Stag at Sharkey s, 1909 (oil on canvas)
490712 Stag at Sharkey s, 1909 (oil on canvas) by Bellows, George Wesley (1882-1925); 92x122.6 cm; Cleveland Museum of Art, OH, USA; (add.info.: Sharkeys Athletic Club)

Illustration of the Dohyo-Iri of Grand Champion Shiranui Dakuemon
CH401515 Illustration of the Dohyo-Iri of Grand Champion Shiranui Dakuemon, published by Yamaguchiya Tobie (colour woodblock print) by Kunisada

The Latest Sport for Women, a Bout in a London Fencing School (litho)
1051925 The Latest Sport for Women, a Bout in a London Fencing School (litho) by Townsend, Frederick Henry (1868-1920); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Latest Sport for Women)

Ancient Greek boxing (coloured engraving)
3630038 Ancient Greek boxing (coloured engraving) by German School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Ancient Greek boxing)

Ancient Greece (coloured engraving)
3630052 Ancient Greece (coloured engraving) by German School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Ancient Greece)

A View of Paris looking toward the Ile de la Cite and the Pont Neuf
990227 A View of Paris looking toward the Ile de la Cite and the Pont Neuf, 1671-77 (oil on canvas) by Bout, Peeter or Pieter (1658-1719); 58.1x83.2 cm; Private Collection; (add.info)

Le ballon captif de l exposition de 1878 au bout de son cable (engraving)
5228381 Le ballon captif de l exposition de 1878 au bout de son cable (engraving) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Tim Witherspoon vs. Frank Bruno WBA Heavyweight Title fight at Wembley Stadium. This was Witherspoons first defence of his title in which he successfully defended with a late TKO in round 11

Manchester City players including Mike Sumerbee at ringside watching the Boxing during the celebrations after their title win. 15th May 1968

Manchester City assistant manager Malcolm Allison at ringside watching the Boxing during the celebrations after their title win. 15th May 1968

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In the world of sports, a "bout" can encompass various disciplines and eras. From the early days of boxing for ladies in 1886 to modern-day wrestling matches, this term has witnessed countless thrilling encounters. One notable figure who left her mark on history is Marthe Carpentier, a talented boxer born in 1893. Her determination and skill challenged societal norms, paving the way for future generations of female athletes. Speaking of boxing, Ken Buchanan's memorable bout against Frankie Narvaez showcased his lightning-fast reflexes as he caught his opponent on the side of the head. This national event captivated audiences with its intensity and raw display of athleticism. Meanwhile, fencers engaged in a mesmerizing duel captured through multiple exposures. The elegance and precision displayed by these skilled competitors highlight their dedication to mastering this ancient art form. Moving onto British bantamweight title fights and Commonwealth clashes within the British Empire, these bouts symbolize both national pride and international unity in the realm of boxing. The world of wrestling also boasts its own iconic matchups. Cyanide Sid Cooper and Chris Adams brought their unique styles into an unforgettable showdown that had fans on the edge of their seats. Across oceans to Canary Islands' luchadas (wrestling matches), spectators were treated to high-flying acrobatics combined with technical prowess - a true spectacle showcasing strength and agility. Taking us back further in time is a sumo wrestling bout between two Japanese professionals from 1902. This traditional sport steeped in history continues to captivate audiences worldwide with its rich cultural significance. However, not all battles are fought within regulated rings or arenas. The last bare-knuckle fight held at Farnborough in Hampshire on April 17th, 1860 remains etched in memory as an intense clash where courage met brutality outside conventional boundaries. Beyond sportsmanship lies nature's own breathtaking bouts: Braies lake at sunrise during autumn in South Tyrol, Italy.