Baiting Collection

Spanish Bullfighting Series (7 / 12)
Spanish Bullfighting Series. The pass crutch - tempting the bull with his red cape, the matador tires the beast. Date: 1913

Theatre / Bear Garden
The Bull and Bear baiting arenas as they appeared on Bankside, London

Placing a bear in charge of the flock of sheep! Ax-les-Thermes - a commune in the Arige department in the Occitanie region of south-western France. Date: circa 1910s

Baiting fishing lines, Montrose, Victorian period

Montrose fish wife baiting the lines Victorian period

Alexander the Great puts on a spectacle, a lion, dog and elephant fight, illustration from Venationes, Ferarum, Avium
746954 Alexander the Great puts on a spectacle, a lion, dog and elephant fight, illustration from Venationes, Ferarum, Avium, Piscium (Of Hunting: Wild Beasts, Birds, Fish)

The Fight between the Lion Wallace and the Dogs Tinker and Ball in the Factory Yard in the Town of Warwick
STC203628 The Fight between the Lion Wallace and the Dogs Tinker and Ball in the Factory Yard in the Town of Warwick, from Anecdotes, Original and Selected, Of The Turf, The Chase, The Ring

Tom and Jerry sporting their blunt on the phenomenon Monkey, Jacco Macacco, at the Westminster Pit
STC64447 Tom and Jerry sporting their blunt on the phenomenon Monkey, Jacco Macacco, at the Westminster Pit, from Life in London by Pierce Egan, 1821 (coloured aquatint) by Cruikshank

In the Great North-West with the Marquis of Lorne, XIII (engraving)
1054775 In the Great North-West with the Marquis of Lorne, XIII (engraving) by Hall, Sydney Prior (1842-1922) (after); Private Collection; (add.info)

Bears baiting boys (chromolitho)
972416 Bears baiting boys (chromolitho) by Andre, Richard (1834-1907); Private Collection; (add.info.: Bears baiting boys)

Long-Line Fishing for Cod in the North Sea (engraving)
1062174 Long-Line Fishing for Cod in the North Sea (engraving) by Nash, Joseph (d.1922); Private Collection; (add.info.: Long-Line Fishing for Cod in the North Sea)

The Bull Baiters, illustration from Myths of Crete and Pre-Hellenic Europe
KW342888 The Bull Baiters, illustration from Myths of Crete and Pre-Hellenic Europe by Donald A. Mackenzie, published in 1917 (colour litho) by Duncan

Fishing: The Trollers Knife (litho)
6027950 Fishing: The Trollers Knife (litho) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Trollers Knife)

Medieval entertainment with horses: a horse baited with dogs; a horse dancing to pipe and tabor; a horse fighting a man with shield and cudgel near a tethered monkey;

Saved by Dogs (Colour Litho)
2783703 Saved by Dogs (Colour Litho) by Beltrame, Achille (1871-1945); Private Collection; (add.info.: Saved by dogs. Severely hit in the face and back by an angry bull)

The Newfoundland Fisheries Question, the French Shore (engraving)
1062219 The Newfoundland Fisheries Question, the French Shore (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Newfoundland Fisheries Question, the French Shore)

Baiting the Lines, 1879 (w / c)
6198945 Baiting the Lines, 1879 (w/c) by McTaggart, William (1835-1910); 33x51.4 cm; The McManus, Dundee, UK; (add.info.: Orchar Collection); Dundee Art Galleries and Museums; Scottish

A Month at the Seaside (engraving)
1047569 A Month at the Seaside (engraving) by Ralston, William (1848-1911) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: A Month at the Seaside)

19th century reconstruction of a bear creating panic (engraving)
559122 19th century reconstruction of a bear creating panic (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Alexander the Great (356-323 BC) Puts on a Spectacle, plate 4 from
STC161102 Alexander the Great (356-323 BC) Puts on a Spectacle, plate 4 from Venationes Ferarum, Avium, Piscium (Of Hunting: Wild Beasts, Birds)

Baiting-Up, by A. K. MacDonald
A colour illustration of a lady applying lipstick in preparation to woo a gentleman. Date: 30th July 1924

THEATRE / THE GLOBE
A view of the Bear Baiting arena with The Globe and The Rose theatres Date: 1612

THEATRE / BEAR GARDEN
A view of the Bear Baiting arena with The Globe and The Rose theatres Date: 1612

Fishing, River Thames, Windsor
Three fishermen beside the River Thames at Windsor, Berkshire. First published The Sunday Times Date: 1989

Fishermen Baiting Lines

Bankside, Southwark, London, England, seen here in Shakespeares day, showing The Bear Garden, a place used for bear-baiting

Fishermen baiting fishing lines

Fisherman baiting lines early 1900s

Close up of a Great White Shark (Carcharodon carcharias) swimming at the surface in Capetown, False Bay, South Africa

Rat Pit at The Swan Inn, Ash Ranges, Ash, Surrey
The Rat Pit at The Swan Inn, Ash Ranges, Ash, Surrey. Publican John Tupper (1817-1903) was celebrated for his breeding of sporting dogs and game cocks

Great White Shark (Carcharodon carcharias) breaks the surface of the water in Capetown, False Bay, South Africa

Young Greeks Encouraging Cocks to Fight, 1846 (oil on canvas)
XIR39141 Young Greeks Encouraging Cocks to Fight, 1846 (oil on canvas) by Gerome, Jean Leon (1824-1904); 143X204 cm; Musee d Orsay, Paris

An Elephant Fight (line engraving)
KW271301 An Elephant Fight (line engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; Ken Welsh; English, out of copyright

Bear Garden, Southwark, London in 1648, showing it after third rebuild. By this time plays and prize-fighting had been added to the original entertainment of Bear Baiting

Spanish Bullfighting Series (6 / 12)
Spanish Bullfighting Series. The matador baiting the bull with his red cape. Date: 1913

Fishing Village 1940S
A corner of Mevagissey harbour, a typical Cornish fishing village. Here the crew of one of the smacks are busy baiting the long fishing lines. A well-dressed man watches them

Bear Baiting C 18
The bear is chained to the wall, so that he cannot move more than a short distance while the dogs attack him. The all-male audience enjoy this delightful entertainment

Bear Baiting C 14
To make things fairer on the dogs - besides, they are valuable - the bear is muzzled so that he cannot bite them. Still, he can use his claws if not his jaws

Bear Baiting C 17
Ladies are alarmed when the bear, not taking kindly to being baited by the dogs, becomes aggressive. Date: 17th century

Bear Baiting C 16
Dogs are set on a bear, while two men with pikes stand ready to protect the sportsmen in case the bear should become aggressive

Bear Garden Theatre 5
Close by the Globe on Londons Bankside, this theatre is a venue for bear baiting which remains a popular sport throughout the 17th century though many disapprove

Bear Garden Theatre
Close to the Globe on Londons Bankside, this theatre is a venue for bear baiting which remains a popular sport throughout the 17th century though many disapprove

London / Bankside C1580
Plan of the Bankside area, including the bull and bear baiting pits

Bear Baiting, 1821
At Charleys Theatre, Westminster, London

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"Baiting: A Spectacle of Strength, Skill, and Survival" Step into the captivating world of baiting, where various forms of entertainment intertwine with the art of luring. From Spanish bullfighting to Victorian-era fishing expeditions, this diverse practice has left its mark throughout history. In the heart-pounding Spanish Bullfighting Series (7/12), brave matadors face off against mighty bulls in a theatrical display that combines grace and danger. The Theatre/Bear Garden comes alive as spectators hold their breaths, witnessing this age-old tradition unfold before their eyes. Venturing into Montrose during the Victorian period, we find fishwives diligently baiting fishing lines to secure their livelihoods. With skilled hands and unwavering determination, these women play an integral role in sustaining local communities. Meanwhile, beneath the surface waters of Capetown lies a mesmerizing sight—a close-up encounter with a majestic Great White Shark. As it gracefully swims at the surface, fishermen prepare their lines for battle against these formidable creatures. Travel back further in time to witness Alexander the Great orchestrating a grand spectacle—an intense fight between a lion, dog, and elephant. This vivid illustration from Venationes captures both awe-inspiring power and ancient fascination. From historical events to fictional tales brought to life on stage—baiting takes many forms. In Christ crowned with thorns painting or The Fight between Lion Wallace and Dogs Tinker and Ball etching from Anecdotes Original & Selected Of The Turf. . Pierce Egan's works transport us through time while showcasing thrilling encounters between man and beast. Even within bustling cities like Westminster or London's factory yards—entertainment thrives as audiences gather at Charley's theatre or Westminster Pit. Here Tom & Jerry sportingly observe performances featuring remarkable animals such as Monkey Jacco Macacco—an experience that leaves them awestruck.