Wrestler Collection (page 8)

Kurt Leucht, German bantamweight wrestling champion, 1928. Creator: Unknown
Kurt Leucht, German bantamweight wrestling champion, 1928. Leucht (1903-1974) won the Greco-Roman bantamweight gold medal for wrestling at the 1928 Summer Olympics, held in Amsterdam

Akazawayama ozumo (Grand Sumo Tournament on Mount Akazawa), 1858. Private Collection

Wrestlers, 1899 (oil on canvas)
3432806 Wrestlers, 1899 (oil on canvas) by Eakins, Thomas Cowperthwait (1844-1916); 22.87u152.4 cm; Los Angeles County Museum of Art, CA, USA; (add.info.: Half nelson and crotch hold); American

Representatives of Nio, the Japanese Hercules, 1866-7 (photo)
3077161 Representatives of Nio, the Japanese Hercules, 1866-7 (photo) by Beato, Felice (Felix) (1825-c.1908); J. Paul Getty Museum, Los Angeles, USA; British, out of copyright

The sumo wrestler Kagamiiwa of the West Side. Private Collection

Sumo Wrestler Tossing a Foreigner. Private Collection

The Sumo Wrestlers Takaneyama Yoichiemon and Sendagawa Kichigoro. Private Collection

Sumo. Private Collection

The Wrestlers. Artist: Courbet, Gustave (1819-1877)
The Wrestlers. Found in the collection of Szepmuveszeti Muzeum, Budapest

Wrestling tournament, Liege, 1899. Artist: Rassenfosse, Armand (1862-1934)
Wrestling tournament, Liege, 1899. From a private collection

Breton Wrestling, 1890-1891. Artist: Serusier, Paul (1864-1927)
Breton Wrestling, 1890-1891. Found in the collection of the Musee d Orsay, Paris

Tatar Belt Wrestling (From the series Clothing of the Russian state), 1869. Found in the collection of Russian State Library, Moscow

Wrestling, 1912. From The Book of Sports & Pastimes for Young People by J. K. Benson. [C. Arthur Pearson, Ltd, London, 1912]

Hexham Clarke Felling His Opponent, c1902, (1903). Artist: W Baldry
Hexham Clarke Felling His Opponent, c1902, (1903). The Grasmere Lakeland Sports, an annual event since 1868, Hexham Clark a notable wrestler of the games. From The Sports of the World, by F. G

Japanese Wrestlers Ready for a Go, c1902, (1903). Sumo wrestling c1902. From The Sports of the World, by F. G. Aflalo, F.R.G.S. F.Z.S

A good fall, wrestling display, Aldershot, Hampshire, 1896. Artist: Gregory & Co
A good fall, wrestling display, Aldershot, Hampshire, 1896. A print from The Navy and Army Illustrated, 30th October 1896

The flying mare outside, wrestling display, Aldershot, Hampshire, 1896. Artist: Gregory & Co
The flying mare outside, wrestling display, Aldershot, Hampshire, 1896. A print from The Navy and Army Illustrated, 30th October 1896

The body holt and neck double, wrestling display, Aldershot, Hampshire, 1896. Artist: Gregory & Co
The body holt and neck double, wrestling display, Aldershot, Hampshire, 1896. A print from The Navy and Army Illustrated, 30th October 1896

People of Edo, Japan, c1800 (1904). Edo is the former name of Tokyo. A print from Japan, its History, Arts and Literature, Volume V, by Captain F Brinkley, TC and EC Jack, 34 Henrietta Street

The Brothers Griffiths, theatre performers, late 19th century

Nat Pendleton, American Olympic wrestler and actor, 1934-1935. Pendleton won a silver medal at the 1920 summer Olympics. He moved into acting in the late 1920s, often playing heavies

Hercules overcomes Antaeus, who opposes his Passage into Africa, 1775. Artist: W Walker
Hercules overcomes Antaeus, who opposes his Passage into Africa, 1775. A plate from The Copper-Plate Magazine or A Monthly Treasure, London, 1775

La Lutte ( Wrestling ), 1889. Artist: Emile Friant
La Lutte ( Wrestling ), 1889. Found in the collection of the Musee Fabre, Montpellier

Desakha Ragini, Ragamala Album, School of Rajasthan, 19th century. Athletes Exercising. Ragamala paintings are depictions in visual form of Ragas, a form of Hindu music

Mongolian Fight, 1813. Artist: E Scotnikoff
Mongolian Fight, 1813. From the collection of the Bibliotheque Nationale de France, Paris

Chinese Bronze Wrestlers, Late Zhou Dynasty, 4th century BC-3rd century BC. The Zhou dynasty lasted longer than any other dynasty in Chinese history

Roman Mosaic Wrestlers, c2nd-3rd century. At Bardo Museum, Tunisia

Wrestlers, Roman Mosaic from Gightis, late 2nd century AD. At Bardo Museum, Tunisia

Bronze figures of two wrestlers, Eastern Zhou Dynasty, China, c5th-4th Century BC. From the British Museums collection

Etruscan bronze handle of a cista, showing Peleus and Thetis wrestling
Etruscan bronze handle of a cista from Palestrina, showing Peleus and Thetis, mother of Achilles, wrestling. Peleus had to wrestle Thetis in her many forms to win her hand

Bashkirs kuresh wrestling, Russia, 1913. The Bashkirs are a people of central Asia, conquered by the Russians in 1735-1740. Kuresh is the Tatar style of wrestling

Louvre Wrestlers in Bronze, c2nd century BC

Wrestlers, Temple of Rameses III at Medianat Habu, Luxor, Egypt, 12th Century BC. The Mortuary Temple of Ramesses III at Medinet Habu is an important New Kingdom period structure in the West Bank of

Bas-relief frieze of wrestlers, c500 BC. The Panathenaia, a state religious festival dedicated to Athena, was held every four years and included Drama, Music and Athletics

Japan: Advertising poster for Umegatani Sake, c. 1925
A powerfully built Sumo wrestler - no doubt a celebrity at the time (c. 1925) endorses the virtues of Umegatani sake

Japan: Poster advertisement for the Osaka Mercantile Steamship Company, 1916
The Osaka Mercantile Steamship Company, in the form of a gigantic sumo wrestler, bestrides the trade routes of the world in this 1916 advertising poster

Wrestler Mark Rollerball Rocco seen here taking a shave before a bout November 1978

Jakob Koch (1871 - 1918), German amateur wrestler. Date: 1905

Cyanide Sid Cooper and Chris Adams, wrestlers
Cyanide (or Cry Baby) Sid Cooper and black belt Chris Adams, taking part in a professional wrestling bout in the open air, Penlee Park, Penzance, Cornwall. Adams gets a submission from Cooper

Wrestlers, 1853, by Gustave Courbet
Gustave Courbet (1819-1877). French painter. Wrestlers, 1853. Museum of Fine Arts. Budapest. Hungary

Tom Jenkins (1872 - 1957), American catch wrestler who held the American Heavyweight Championship three times around the turn of the 20th century

Capture of the Algerian corsair xebec L Uccello by the Genoese galleys Taggia and San Giorgio on August 11, 1788 near San Remo. Engraving. ITALY. LIGURIA. Genoa. Pegli. Navy Museum

Cyanide Sid Cooper, wrestler, talking to members of the crowd. Date: 1980s

Wrestling match, Padstow, Cornwall. Around 1910
A crowd watching a Cornish wrestling match at Padstow. Photographer: Unknown

Don Bradman wrestling
Australian cricketer and batsman, Don Bradman enjoying another sporting pursuit, wrestling with Jim Deakin, a well-known Australian wrestler. Date: 1931

The Empress Hall, Earls Court, 1948 London Olympic Games
The Empress Hall at Earls Court was the venue for Olympic wrestling and weight-lifting. Date: 1948

Sumo wrestlers. After a work by Japanese artist Utagawa Yoshikazu also known as Ochiai Yoshiiku, 1833 - 1904, published 1853

The Sumo wrestler Asashio Taro, colour woodcut of a print
Colour woodcut of a print of The Sumo wrestler Asashio Taro

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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.