Competitor Collection (page 4)

James Braid in a difficult position
Golfer James Baird taking a difficult shot out of the bunker at the Richmond golf tournament. 1908

The Sea Race, (oil on canvas)
657188 The Sea Race, (oil on canvas) by Morley, Harry (1881-1943); 85x134.5 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: The Sea Race. Harry Morley (1881-1943). Oil on canvas

A Game of Chess, (oil on canvas)
659128 A Game of Chess, (oil on canvas) by Portielje, Gerard (1856-1929); 54.5x64.8 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: A Game of Chess. Gerard Jozef Portielje (1856-1929). Oil on canvas

The Comic Duel, 1885 (oil on panel)
651222 The Comic Duel, 1885 (oil on panel) by Marchetti, Ludovico (1853-1909); 22x33 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: The Comic Duel. Ludovico Marchetti (1853-1909). Oil on panel

The Italian champions participating in the Cycling Tour of France have animated with great energy... (colour litho)
2777965 The Italian champions participating in the Cycling Tour of France have animated with great energy... (colour litho) by Beltrame

Sailing on ice (Colour Litho)
2777678 Sailing on ice (Colour Litho) by Beltrame, Achille (1871-1945); Private Collection; (add.info.: Sailing on ice. On Lake Mugel, near Berlin)

Medical check-up before a boxing match, c. 1930 (photo)
DGC418604 Medical check-up before a boxing match, c. 1930 (photo) by American Photographer; Private Collection; Prismatic Pictures; American, out of copyright

Race, illustration from History of Greece by Victor Duruy, 1890 (digitally enhanced image)
LLM463887 Race, illustration from History of Greece by Victor Duruy, 1890 (digitally enhanced image) by English School, (19th century) (after); Private Collection; © Look and Learn

Armed Race, illustration from History of Greece by Victor Duruy, 1890 (digitally enhanced image)
LLM463886 Armed Race, illustration from History of Greece by Victor Duruy, 1890 (digitally enhanced image) by English School, (19th century) (after); Private Collection; © Look and Learn

Cold Challenges (Colour Litho)
2809271 Cold Challenges (Colour Litho) by Beltrame, Achille (1871-1945); Private Collection; (add.info.: The challenges in the cold. A winter trial by the students of Spandau (Berlin)

The Process of Conjugal Happiness is an original and curious ceremony that takes place all... (colour litho)
2783600 The Process of Conjugal Happiness is an original and curious ceremony that takes place all... (colour litho) by Beltrame

Hammers in the race (colour litho)
2783474 Hammers in the race (colour litho) by Beltrame, Achille (1871-1945); Private Collection; (add.info.: Hammers in the race)

Reception and Music Room, c. 1901 (colour lithograph)
991162 Reception and Music Room, c.1901 (colour lithograph) by Mackintosh, Charles Rennie (1868-1928) (after); 40.5x53.3 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: Reception and Music Room)

Dining Room, Vienna, c. 1901 (colour lithograph)
991160 Dining Room, Vienna, c.1901 (colour lithograph) by Bauer, Leopold (1872-1938); 40.5x53.3 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: Dining Room, Vienna)

A Stag at Sharkey s, 1947 (lithograph)
827991 A Stag at Sharkey s, 1947 (lithograph) by Bellows, George Wesley (1882-1925); 47x60.9 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: A Stag at Sharkeys (M.46). George Wesley Bellows (1882-1925)

A Game of Chess, (oil on canvas)
827442 A Game of Chess, (oil on canvas) by Herpfer, Carl (1836-97); 107x88.3 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: A Game of Chess. Carl Herpfer (1836-1897). Oil on canvas

At the Coastline of Snow and Ice in Cortina (colour litho)
2778228 At the Coastline of Snow and Ice in Cortina (colour litho) by Beltrame, Achille (1871-1945); Private Collection; (add.info.: To the Coastline of Snow and Ice in Cortina)

A new gymnastics for German sailors, the Scottish-born exercise of throwing tree trunks (Colour Litho)
2777820 A new gymnastics for German sailors, the Scottish-born exercise of throwing tree trunks (Colour Litho) by Beltrame

The race of the water bearers (Colour Litho)
2777805 The race of the water bearers (Colour Litho) by Beltrame, Achille (1871-1945); Private Collection; (add.info.: The race of the water bearers)

A unique race in South Africa (colour litho)
2777706 A unique race in South Africa (colour litho) by Beltrame, Achille (1871-1945); Private Collection; (add.info.: A unique race in South Africa)

The gallop race at the San Siro racecourse, in Milan, for the Ambrosian Prize of 100, 000 lire... (colour litho)
2815343 The gallop race at the San Siro racecourse, in Milan, for the Ambrosian Prize of 100, 000 lire... (colour litho) by Beltrame

The Science of Fists on the High Seas (Colour Litho)
2809267 The Science of Fists on the High Seas (Colour Litho) by Beltrame, Achille (1871-1945); Private Collection; (add.info.: The science of punching on the high seas)

The most daring knights in the world (colour litho)
2809201 The most daring knights in the world (colour litho) by Beltrame, Achille (1871-1945); Private Collection; (add.info.: The most daring knights in the world)

A strange English sport (colour litho)
2809146 A strange English sport (colour litho) by Beltrame, Achille (1871-1945); Private Collection; (add.info.: A strange English sport)

The Cyclist Michael, 1896 (litho)
SD84469 The Cyclist Michael, 1896 (litho) by Toulouse-Lautrec, Henri de (1864-1901); 80x120 cm; San Diego Museum of Art, USA; © San Diego Museum of Art; Gift of the Baldwin M. Baldwin Foundation

Boxer, illustration for Olympia by Adolf Boetticher, 1886 (digitally enhanced image)
LLM463893 Boxer, illustration for Olympia by Adolf Boetticher, 1886 (digitally enhanced image) by English School, (19th century) (after); Private Collection; © Look and Learn

Race, illustration from History of Greece by Victor Duruy, 1890 (digitally enhanced image)
LLM463888 Race, illustration from History of Greece by Victor Duruy, 1890 (digitally enhanced image) by English School, (19th century) (after); Private Collection; © Look and Learn

Clisthenes at the Olympic Games, illustration from Cassells Illustrated Universal History by Edward Ollier
LLM463873 Clisthenes at the Olympic Games, illustration from Cassells Illustrated Universal History by Edward Ollier, 1890 (litho) by English School

The Challenge, 1843 (hand coloured lithograph)
985987 The Challenge, 1843 (hand coloured lithograph) by Nixon, James Henry (1802-57); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Challenge)

Eugen Sandow, in classical ancient Greco-Roman pose, c. 1894 (b / w photo)
1073442 Eugen Sandow, in classical ancient Greco-Roman pose, c.1894 (b/w photo) by Steckel, George (1864-1938); Private Collection; (add.info)

The Fox and the Grapes, 1858 (oil on canvas)
658744 The Fox and the Grapes, 1858 (oil on canvas) by Solomon, Abraham (1824-62); 61x76.7 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: The Fox and the Grapes. Abraham Solomon (1824-1862). Oil on canvas

Billiard Player; Billardspieler, 1915 (lithograph on canary-yellow wove paper)
659546 Billiard Player; Billardspieler, 1915 (lithograph on canary-yellow wove paper) by Kirchner, Ernst Ludwig (1880-1938); 67x53.1 cm; Private Collection; (add.info)

Small Talk, (oil on panel)
658661 Small Talk, (oil on panel) by Bls, Eugen von (1843-1931); 81x56 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: Small Talk. Eugen von Bls (1843-1931). Oil on panel

Playful Friends, 1892 (oil on canvas)
658225 Playful Friends, 1892 (oil on canvas) by Eycken, Charles van den (1859-1923); 63.5x96.5 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: Playful Friends. Charles Van den Eycken (1859-1923). Oil on canvas

The Wrestlers, 1965 (herculite relief)
657335 The Wrestlers, 1965 (herculite relief) by Gaudier-Brzeska, Henri (1891-1915); 72x92 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: The Wrestlers. Henri Gaudier-Brzeska (1891-1915). Herculite relief

Preparing to Start for the Emperor of Russias Cup at Ascot, 1845
652182 Preparing to Start for the Emperor of Russias Cup at Ascot, 1845, 1845 (oil on canvas) by Herring Snr, John Frederick (1795-1865); 47.6x72.5 cm; Private Collection; (add.info)

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"Unleashing the Spirit of Competition: From Harold Abrahams to Jesse Owens, athletes have pushed boundaries and shattered records throughout history. The 1924 Olympics witnessed an extraordinary feat as Harold Abrahams sprinted his way to victory in the 100m race, etching his name in sporting history. Meanwhile, on the British Isles, J Guthrie showcased unparalleled skill at the T. T. Races in Isle Of Man astride a powerful Norton motorcycle. Traveling back even further in time, Minoan art from Greece's 16th century B. C. Reveals a captivating fresco depicting young boxing prodigies honing their craft. This ancient display of athleticism serves as a testament to mankind's enduring fascination with physical prowess. Speaking of strength and grace, Eugen Sandow captivated audiences with his classical Greco-Roman poses captured beautifully in black and white photographs dating back to 1894. His chiseled physique became an inspiration for generations to come. Not limited solely to individual sports, competition also thrives within team settings such as Shakespeare's "As You Like It, " where wrestlers engage in fierce battles on canvas through oil paintings that capture every intense moment. Beyond athletics lies another realm of rivalry – automobile racing. From exhilarating departures at rallies like Guy Sabran's depiction of a roaring start during the Milan Automobile Week or competitors vying for victory at the Italian Grand Prix Vetturette; these events ignite passion among both drivers and spectators alike. Even chess possesses its own brand of competitive fervor as Oxford and Cambridge engage in intellectual warfare during their annual match-up spanning centuries. From land to sea, competitions take various forms - including surfing championships off Cornwall's Newquay coast where skilled wave riders showcase their mastery over nature’s forces while seeking glory atop crashing waves. " In every corner of human endeavor lies a competitor eager for triumph – whether it be on tracks or fields, inside arenas or on the open road.