Swordfighting Collection

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

"The Outrage upon Sir John Coventry", by T.H. Maguire, in the Royal Academy Exhibition, 1860. Creator: W
"The Outrage upon Sir John Coventry", by T.H. Maguire, in the Royal Academy Exhibition, 1860. Engraving after a painting. Sir John Coventry, who was created a K.B

The Parade on the Boulevard, 1760. Creator: Antoine Jean Duclos
The Parade on the Boulevard, 1760

The Sumida River in Colors of Spring (image 8 of 48), 1862. Creators: Utagawa Kunisada II, Ryutei Tanehiko II
The Sumida River in Colors of Spring (image 8 of 48), 1862. Volume, number, page: Part III, Vol. I and Vol. III

Chevalier d Eon de Beaumont (from Kirbys Wonderful Museum), 1813. Creator: Unknown
Chevalier d Eon de Beaumont (from Kirbys Wonderful Museum), 1813

Parisian Duels, an Encounter in the Bois de Boulogne (engraving)
1053298 Parisian Duels, an Encounter in the Bois de Boulogne (engraving) by Durand, Godefroy (1832-1896); Private Collection; (add.info.: Parisian Duels, an Encounter in the Bois de Boulogne)

The Duel (litho)
1593461 The Duel (litho) by Hurst, Hal (b.1865); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Duel. Illustration for The Illustrated London News, 23 March 1901)

Christmas festivities. English artist Myles Birket Foster and friends in 16th Century costume (b / w photo)
3621760 Christmas festivities. English artist Myles Birket Foster and friends in 16th Century costume (b/w photo) by English Photographer

Early Lessons (engraving)
1105473 Early Lessons (engraving) by Bromley, Valentine Walter Lewis (1848-77); Private Collection; (add.info.: Early Lessons)

Scene from "Ages Ago, "at the Gallery of Illustration (engraving)
1099310 Scene from " Ages Ago, " at the Gallery of Illustration (engraving) by Friston, David Henry (fl.1853-82); Private Collection; (add.info.: Scene from " Ages Ago)

Sports of the London Athletic Club, at St Jamess Hall, Cutlass Exercise (engraving)
1602624 Sports of the London Athletic Club, at St Jamess Hall, Cutlass Exercise (engraving) by Robinson, Charles (1840-81); Private Collection; (add.info.: Sports of the London Athletic Club)

The New Comic Opera, "The Lucky Star, "at the Savoy Theatre (engraving)
1598406 The New Comic Opera, " The Lucky Star, " at the Savoy Theatre (engraving) by Wright, Henry Charles Seppings (1850-1937); Private Collection; (add.info.: The New Comic Opera)

Fencing hall at the University of Leiden (engraving)
3646752 Fencing hall at the University of Leiden (engraving) by German School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Fencing hall at the University of Leiden)

Archduke Maximilian of Austria learning the art of fencing (engraving)
3646312 Archduke Maximilian of Austria learning the art of fencing (engraving) by Burgkmair, Hans (c.1473-1531) (after); Private Collection; (add.info)

The Outrage upon Sir John Coventry (engraving)
1612278 The Outrage upon Sir John Coventry (engraving) by Maguire, Thomas Herbert (1821-95) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Outrage upon Sir John Coventry)

Story of an Old-Fashioned Valentines Day (engraving)
1626269 Story of an Old-Fashioned Valentines Day (engraving) by Dadd, S.T. (19th century) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Story of an Old-Fashioned Valentines Day)

Assault of Arms at Williss Rooms (engraving)
1618223 Assault of Arms at Williss Rooms (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Assault of Arms at Williss Rooms)

The emancipation of woman (b / w photo)
3626695 The emancipation of woman (b/w photo) by French Photographer, (19th century) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: The emancipation of woman)

Types of Swordsmanship, III, the Dagger and Cloak Duel (engraving)
1048281 Types of Swordsmanship, III, the Dagger and Cloak Duel (engraving) by Macquoid, Percy (1852-1925); Private Collection; (add.info.: Types of Swordsmanship, III, the Dagger and Cloak Duel)

An Assault at Arms (engraving)
1058531 An Assault at Arms (engraving) by Gregory, Edward John (1850-1909); Private Collection; (add.info.: An Assault at Arms)

Speech Day at Merchant Taylors School (engraving)
1062590 Speech Day at Merchant Taylors School (engraving) by Hall, Sydney Prior (1842-1922) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Speech Day at Merchant Taylors School)

The Duel between the Marquis de Dion, the Famous Motorist, and M Gerault-Richard, the Socialist
1601249 The Duel between the Marquis de Dion, the Famous Motorist, and M Gerault-Richard, the Socialist, at Neuilly on 4 November (b/w photo) by English Photographer

"The Story of Swordsmanship, "by Captain Egerton Castle, at the Lyceum Theatre (engraving)
1062385 " The Story of Swordsmanship, " by Captain Egerton Castle, at the Lyceum Theatre (engraving) by English School

Types of Old Swordsmanship II, the Sword and Dagger Duel (engraving)
1048096 Types of Old Swordsmanship II, the Sword and Dagger Duel (engraving) by Macquoid, Percy (1852-1925); Private Collection; (add.info.: Types of Old Swordsmanship II, the Sword and Dagger Duel)

A German Students Duel at Gottingen (engraving)
1060182 A German Students Duel at Gottingen (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: A German Students Duel at Gottingen)

Chamber Practice (engraving)
1052514 Chamber Practice (engraving) by Gow, Andrew Carrick (1848-1920) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Chamber Practice)

Tournament in Zwickau, August 1573 (engraving)
3646919 Tournament in Zwickau, August 1573 (engraving) by German School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Tournament in Zwickau, August 1573)

Fencing scene (engraving)
3646711 Fencing scene (engraving) by German School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Fencing scene. From Grundtliche Beschreibung der Kunst des Fechtens)

The International Duel between French and Italian Fencing Masters at Nice (litho)
1601389 The International Duel between French and Italian Fencing Masters at Nice (litho) by Amato, G.S. (fl.1897-1914) (after); Private Collection; (add.info)

Taglia Cantoni and Fracasso. Creator: Unknown
Taglia Cantoni and Fracasso

Duel with Swords and Daggers, c. 1622. Creator: Jacques Callot
Duel with Swords and Daggers, c. 1622

Taglia Cantoni and Fracasso, c. 1622. Creator: Jacques Callot
Taglia Cantoni and Fracasso, c. 1622

Duel with Swords, c. 1622. Creator: Jacques Callot
Duel with Swords, c. 1622

A duel with foils took place outside The George Hotel in Crawley Sussex today between Dennis Conroy 21, and Nick Harton 22 yrs both of Langley Green, Crwaley Sussex

Duel with Swords and Daggers, c. 1617. Creator: Jacques Callot
Duel with Swords and Daggers, c. 1617

Study of Two Soldiers Swordfighting, 17th century. Creator: Adam Frans van der Meulen
Study of Two Soldiers Swordfighting, 17th century

Single Combat in Moor-Fields or Magnamimous Paul O challenging All O, January 30, 1801

The Advantage of Shifting the Leg, September 1798. September 1798
The Advantage of Shifting the Leg, September 1798

At Home in the Nursery, or The Masters and Misses Two Shoes Christmas Party, 1835
" At Home" in the Nursery, or The Masters and Misses Twoshoes Christmas Party, 1835. Chaotic scene: a boy on a rocking horse, a servant bringing food on a platter

The Chilian Cutlasses Swept The Deck, 1902. Commencing on April 10th, 1880, the Chilean Navy fleet began a light blockade of the Peruvian port of Callao

Mr H Angelos Fencing Academy, 1791, (1929). Artist: Thomas Rowlandson
Mr H Angelos Fencing Academy, 1791, (1929). Illustration from the Apollo Volume X, no 55, (July 1929)

St George and the Dragon and Mademoiselle Riposting, 1789. Charles-Genevieve-Louis-Auguste-Andre-Timothee Eon de Beaumont (1728-1810)

Mlle la Chevaliere d Eon de Beaumont fencing, 18th century. Charles-Genevieve-Louis-Auguste-Andre-Timothee Eon de Beaumont (1728-1810)

Mlle la Chevaliere d Eon de Beaumont fencing at Carlton House, 9th April 1787. The Chevalier d Eon (1728-1810) having a swordfight with Monsieur de Saint George

Duel between Prince Henri d Orleans and the Comte de Turin, 1897. Artist: F Meaulle
Duel between Prince Henri d Orleans and the Comte de Turin, 1897. An explorer and the son of Robert, Duke of Chartres, Henri d Orleans fought this duel with the Comte de Turin after political

A Tragic Duel: The Death of Monsieur Harry Alis, 1895. Artist: Oswaldo Tofani
A Tragic Duel: The Death of Monsieur Harry Alis, 1895. An illustration from Le Petit Journal, 17th March 1895

Illustration for the play Whims of Marianne, 1851. Artist: Eugene Louis Lami
Illustration for the play Whims of Marianne, 1851. Alfred de Mussets tragedy is about a young woman who heartlessly ignores a passionate suitor, only to change her tune when he finally gives up on her

A Swordsman Disarms His Opponent And Is In A Position To Thrust. From Xviii Siecle Institutions, Usages Et Costumes, Published Paris 1875

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"Swordfighting: A Timeless Art of Skill and Honor" Step into the world of swordfighting, where grace meets precision and honor clashes with valor. From the elegant fencing positions to historical duels in Parisian gardens, this captivating art has enthralled generations. Chevalier d Eon de Beaumont, a figure shrouded in mystery, showcases the allure of swordplay in Kirbys Wonderful Museum. The unknown creator captures their enigmatic essence through intricate details and masterful strokes. In an engraving titled "Parisian Duels, " we witness an intense encounter amidst the serene beauty of Bois de Boulogne. Adrenaline fills the air as two adversaries engage in a battle that will determine their fate. "The Duel" lithograph takes us back to a time when honor was defended at any cost. With swords clashing and hearts pounding, this artwork encapsulates the intensity and bravery required for such encounters. Even during Christmas festivities, English artist Myles Birket Foster transports us to another era by donning 16th-century costumes. In black-and-white photography, he immortalizes friends engaged in spirited swordfights while celebrating joyously. Engraved as "Early Lessons, " we glimpse aspiring fencers honing their skills under watchful eyes. Their determination echoes throughout history as they strive for perfection within this noble discipline. "Ages Ago" brings alive scenes from yesteryears at the Gallery of Illustration. Amidst ornate settings, skilled duelists demonstrate their prowess with swift movements and calculated strikes—a testament to both artistry and athleticism. At St James's Hall, Cutlass Exercise becomes a spectacle when members of London Athletic Club showcase their talents through thrilling displays. Engraved forever is their dedication to mastering various forms of combat using these formidable weapons. The Savoy Theatre unveils "The Lucky Star, " a new comic opera where swordplay intertwines with laughter.