Fencing Collection

Fencing positions
Page demonstrating the various positions adopted during fencing. Date: 1930

Olympics / 1932 / Fencing
Fencing: Piller (Hungary) defeats Gaudini (Italy) in sabres

Fencing Positions
Instruction in the art of fencing. 2 of 9

Poaching
Two poachers with a sack. At their feet their lurcher dogs and the corpses of several hares. Original Artwork: Artist - Henry Alken (Photo by Hulton Archive/Getty Images)

Hogarth Rake Plate 2
The Rakes Progress 2. Hogarths Rake surrounded by flattering artists and professors

Empress Of Canada
17th July 1947: The Canadian Pacific liner Empress of Canada at Liverpool just before she departs on her first post-war voyage to Canada, the first vessel to resume service on this route

A Peregrine Falcon (Falco peregrinus) perched on a fence post, above some barbed wire. Painting by Malcolm Greensmith

Egan / Life in London / 1821
FENCING: Jerrys admiration of Tom in an assault with Mr. O Shaunessy at the rooms in St. Jamess Street

D-Day beach, Arromanches, Normandie (Normandy), France, Europe

Haltwhistle Milecastle
A view toward the Haltwhistle milecastle, on the southern side of Hadrians Wall. The milecastles served as stationing posts along the length of the wall system

Pathway To The Beach, Beadnell, Northumberland, England

Fencing Match Between Mademoiselle La Chevaliere D Eon De Beaumont and Monsieur De Saint George, 1787. After Charles Jean Robineau. From Connoisseur Extra No. 5 - Old Sporting Prints by Ralph Nevill

A thrust in epee or foil fencing. Copper engraving, French, mid-18th century
FENCING, 18TH CENTURY A thrust in epee or foil fencing. Copper engraving, French, mid-18th century

The Fencing Female 1907
A portrait of a female fencer who is " handy with the foils". Date: 1907

Picture No. 12010358
DOG. Black Labrador puppy looking over a gate, ( 9 weeks old ) 9 weeks old DOG. Black Labrador puppy looking over a gate, ( 9 weeks old ) 9 weeks old Date:

Poduzheme village by Ivan Bilibin
Painting of Poduzheme village by Ivan Bilibin on a Red Cross postcard Date: 1904

PLIT2A-00106
Alexandre Dumass Three Musketeers in a sword-fight. Hand-colored woodcut of a 19th-century illustration

Woman Fencing 1930
Eleanor Macdonald, the only woman to whom the degree of Maitre d Armes de l Academie d Epee de Paris has been awarded, shows us how attractive breeches can be

Olympics / 1912 / Fencing
Fencing final between Belgium (Anspach) and Great Britain (Seligman)

Women Fencing 1902
An exhibition of ladies fencing at Oxford Town Hall

Learning to Lunge 1930S
A group of children have a fencing lesson and watch the teacher carefully as she demontrates how to lunge!

Fencing (litho)
7183341 Fencing (litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Fencing. Illustration for Encyclopedia of Sports, Games and Pastimes (Fleetway)

Positions in fencing (litho)
6013751 Positions in fencing (litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Positions in fencing)

Picture No. 11014676
Atlantic Puffin - pair bill fencing Latrabjerg, Iceland (Fratercula arctica) Date:

Laconia
Three ladies watch the second Cunard liner to be named Laconia leaving Liverpool on a transatlantic voyage to New York. (Photo by Topical Press Agency/Getty Images)

Domestic Dog, Black Labrador Retriever, adult, holding shot Common Pheasant (Phasianus colchicus) in mouth, leaping wire fence and retrieving game on shoot, England, February

Gentlemen fencers lunging and parrying, 18th century
Gentlemen fencers lunging (coup de quarte dans les armes) and parrying (parade de quarte), 18th century. Copperplate engraving by D Jenkins after an illustration from life by J. Roberts from Mr. J

Gentlemen fencers in Tierce guard and thrust position
Gentlemen fencers in position for the outside-guard called Tierce, and the thrust in Tierce. Copperplate engraving by after an illustration by Thomas Rowlandson from Mr

FENCING WITH PIKES 1570
Three pairs of fencers fight with pikes, as musicians play in the background. Date: 1570

FENCING TARGET PRACTICE
A fencer practises his thrust by aiming at a mounted target. Date: 1570

Fencing in front of the President of the Republic, Palais de l Elysee, 1895. Artist: F Meaulle
Fencing in front of the President of the Republic, Palais de l Elysee, 1895. An illustration from Le Petit Journal, 9th June 1895

British Countryside - Cutting Chestnuts
British Countryside - A Woodman cutting Chestnuts at Midhurst, Sussex - from which barrel hoops, fencing and bean sticks are made. Date: 1938

FRANCE: FENCING, 1825. Diploma for a master fencer, a member of the Compagnons du Tour de France. Watercolor, 1825, by Etienne Le Clair

FENCING SCHOOL, 1890. A School of Arms. Engraving, English, 1890

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

Barbed wire, computer image. Close-up of barbs on a section of barbed wire

Kendo, fencing, Japan, circa 1880s. Date: circa 1880s

Mrs. William H. Dewar of Philadelphia, U. S. national champion in womens foil in 1913. Photograph, early 20th century
FENCING: MRS. W.H. DEWAR. Mrs. William H. Dewar of Philadelphia, U.S. national champion in womens foil in 1913. Photograph, early 20th century

DOUBLE DUEL. Line engraving, 19th century

Athletes. Fencing. Photograph shows eight consecutive images of two men fencing. Date c1881

Fencing School 1890
Two men practise under the careful eye of their master at a fencing school

Portrait of Adolphe Rue (born 1851), French fencer
JEB4839263 Portrait of Adolphe Rue (born 1851), French fencer.; (add.info.: Portrait of Adolphe Rue (born 1851), French fencer.); © Jean Bernard. All rights reserved 2023.

Fencing - Japan 1880-1910
CSO4980813 Fencing - Japan 1880-1910 -; (add.info.: Fencing - Japan 1880-1910 -); Photo © DDF. All rights reserved 2024.

Letter L: Fencing Lecon. Engraving of "The soldier's alphabet". E.R
DUV4209422 Letter L: Fencing Lecon. Engraving of "The soldier's alphabet". E.R. Stop! , publisher, Paris, circa 1916

Return in second after card over arm, Return in quinte after second thrust, Return on flanconade thrust
FLO4611765 Return in second after card over arm, Return in quinte after second thrust, Return on flanconade thrust. Copperplate engraving by Robert Benard from the Fencing fencing section of Denis

Quinte parade and quinte thrust, Return in carte after carte parry, Return in tierce after tierce thrust
FLO4611762 Quinte parade and quinte thrust, Return in carte after carte parry, Return in tierce after tierce thrust. Half-circle parade, flanconade and cave, and St

Fencers in outside guard/thrust positions, tierce and carte positions, tierce and second positions
FLO4611726 Fencers in outside guard/thrust positions, tierce and carte positions, tierce and second positions. Copperplate engraving by Robert Benard from the Fencing fencing section of Denis

Second position of the disarm in tierce, disarm on the carte or seconde thrust
FLO4611696 Second position of the disarm in tierce, disarm on the carte or seconde thrust, and second position of the disarm on the carte

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"Fencing: The Art of Graceful Swordplay" Fencing, a sport that combines elegance and precision, has a rich history dating back centuries. Fencers assume various positions, each with its own strategic advantage. From the en garde position to the lunge, these stances showcase their skill and agility. One notable fencing match took place between Mademoiselle La Chevaliere D Eon De Beaumont and Monsieur De Saint George in 17th-century France. This historic encounter was captured by artist Victor Marie Picot, immortalizing their fierce rivalry. The allure extends beyond competition; it can be seen in unexpected places like the Haltwhistle Milecastle along Hadrian's Wall or even on board the Empress Of Canada cruise ship where enthusiasts gather for friendly duels. However, not all forms are honorable. Poaching is an illegal practice that threatens wildlife conservation efforts worldwide. Let us remember to protect our natural treasures rather than exploit them. For those seeking tranquility instead of conflict, Northumberland's Pathway To The Beach in Beadnell offers a serene escape from everyday life. Here you can appreciate nature's beauty while contemplating the artistry behind this ancient martial art. Artists throughout history have depicted fencing in various mediums such as Hogarth Rake Plate 2 or mid-18th-century French copper engravings showcasing thrusts in epee or foil fencing. These artworks capture both the intensity and finesse inherent in this discipline and has made its mark on significant historical events like D-Day beach landings at Arromanches during World War II. It serves as a reminder of how sportsmanship transcends borders and unites people even amidst turmoil. The Olympics have been instrumental in popularizing modern-day competitive fencing since its inclusion in 1932 games. Athletes from around the world showcase their skills with grace and determination while vying for gold.