Chess Players Collection

The Chess Players
3781299 The Chess Players by Rowlandson, Thomas (1756-1827); (add.info.: The Chess Players, ink and wash drawing by Thomas Rowlandson, 1756- 1827. Tinted version.); Lebrecht History

Chess set, Augsburg, c.1705-09 (silver inlay, tortoiseshell veneer, ivory & ebonised wood)
8812066 Chess set, Augsburg, c.1705-09 (silver inlay, tortoiseshell veneer, ivory & ebonised wood) by German School, (18th century); board: 56.5x56.5x11.5 cm; Private Collection; (add.info)

Chess set, Augsburg, c.1705-09 (silver inlay, tortoiseshell veneer, ivory & ebonised wood)
8812077 Chess set, Augsburg, c.1705-09 (silver inlay, tortoiseshell veneer, ivory & ebonised wood) by German School, (18th century); board: 56.5x56.5x11.5 cm; Private Collection; (add.info)

Chess set, Augsburg, c.1705-09 (silver inlay, tortoiseshell veneer, ivory & ebonised wood)
8812068 Chess set, Augsburg, c.1705-09 (silver inlay, tortoiseshell veneer, ivory & ebonised wood) by German School, (18th century); board: 56.5x56.5x11.5 cm; Private Collection; (add.info)

Chess set, Augsburg, c.1705-09 (silver inlay, tortoiseshell veneer, ivory & ebonised wood)
8812079 Chess set, Augsburg, c.1705-09 (silver inlay, tortoiseshell veneer, ivory & ebonised wood) by German School, (18th century); board: 56.5x56.5x11.5 cm; Private Collection; (add.info)

Oxford University chess team (b/w photo)
8631552 Oxford University chess team (b/w photo) by English photographer, (19th century) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Oxford University chess team. Illustration from Black and White)

Paul Morphy, American chess master (engraving)
8676665 Paul Morphy, American chess master (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Paul Morphy (1837-1884), American chess master

Paul Morphy playing eight games of chess blindfolded, Cafe de la Regence, Paris (engraving)
8676595 Paul Morphy playing eight games of chess blindfolded, Cafe de la Regence, Paris (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

A Game at Chess, nd (litho)
8667577 A Game at Chess, nd (litho) by English School, (17th century) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: A Game at Chess, nd)

Chess set, Augsburg, c.1705-09 (silver inlay, tortoiseshell veneer, ivory & ebonised wood)
8812075 Chess set, Augsburg, c.1705-09 (silver inlay, tortoiseshell veneer, ivory & ebonised wood) by German School, (18th century); board: 56.5x56.5x11.5 cm; Private Collection; (add.info)

Chess set, Augsburg, c.1705-09 (silver inlay, tortoiseshell veneer, ivory & ebonised wood)
8812084 Chess set, Augsburg, c.1705-09 (silver inlay, tortoiseshell veneer, ivory & ebonised wood) by German School, (18th century); board: 56.5x56.5x11.5 cm; Private Collection; (add.info)

Paul Morphy, American chess master (engraving)
8676974 Paul Morphy, American chess master (engraving) by Pound, Daniel John. (fl.1860); Private Collection; (add.info.: Paul Morphy (1837-1884), American chess master

Chess (litho)
8645048 Chess (litho) by Moreland, Arthur (1876-1951); Private Collection; (add.info.: Chess. Illustration for The Comic History of Sport by Arthur Moreland (T Werner Laurie)

Chess set, Augsburg, c.1705-09 (silver inlay, tortoiseshell veneer, ivory & ebonised wood)
8812065 Chess set, Augsburg, c.1705-09 (silver inlay, tortoiseshell veneer, ivory & ebonised wood) by German School, (18th century); board: 56.5x56.5x11.5 cm; Private Collection; (add.info)

Chess set, Augsburg, c.1705-09 (silver inlay, tortoiseshell veneer, ivory & ebonised wood)
8812064 Chess set, Augsburg, c.1705-09 (silver inlay, tortoiseshell veneer, ivory & ebonised wood) by German School, (18th century); board: 56.5x56.5x11.5 cm; Private Collection; (add.info)

Nature morte au griffon (Still Life with Griffin), 1936 (painting)
7332982 Nature morte au griffon (Still Life with Griffin), 1936 (painting) by Brusselmans, Jean (1884-1953); Mu.Zee, Ostend, Belgium; (add.info.: Jean Brusselmans (1884-1953)

Trade card for C Goodall & Son, London, 1877 (chromolitho)
8677469 Trade card for C Goodall & Son, London, 1877 (chromolitho) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Trade card for C Goodall & Son, London)

Chess (litho)
8645046 Chess (litho) by Moreland, Arthur (1876-1951); Private Collection; (add.info.: Chess. Illustration for The Comic History of Sport by Arthur Moreland (T Werner Laurie)

Chess set, Augsburg, c.1705-09 (silver inlay, tortoiseshell veneer, ivory & ebonised wood)
8812076 Chess set, Augsburg, c.1705-09 (silver inlay, tortoiseshell veneer, ivory & ebonised wood) by German School, (18th century); board: 56.5x56.5x11.5 cm; Private Collection; (add.info)

Chess set, Augsburg, c.1705-09 (silver inlay, tortoiseshell veneer, ivory & ebonised wood)
8812074 Chess set, Augsburg, c.1705-09 (silver inlay, tortoiseshell veneer, ivory & ebonised wood) by German School, (18th century); board: 56.5x56.5x11.5 cm; Private Collection; (add.info)

Chess set, Augsburg, c.1705-09 (silver inlay, tortoiseshell veneer, ivory & ebonised wood)
8812073 Chess set, Augsburg, c.1705-09 (silver inlay, tortoiseshell veneer, ivory & ebonised wood) by German School, (18th century); board: 56.5x56.5x11.5 cm; Private Collection; (add.info)

Chess set, Augsburg, c.1705-09 (silver inlay, tortoiseshell veneer, ivory & ebonised wood)
8812086 Chess set, Augsburg, c.1705-09 (silver inlay, tortoiseshell veneer, ivory & ebonised wood) by German School, (18th century); board: 56.5x56.5x11.5 cm; Private Collection; (add.info)

Chess set, Augsburg, c.1705-09 (silver inlay, tortoiseshell veneer, ivory & ebonised wood)
8812083 Chess set, Augsburg, c.1705-09 (silver inlay, tortoiseshell veneer, ivory & ebonised wood) by German School, (18th century); board: 56.5x56.5x11.5 cm; Private Collection; (add.info)

Chess set, Augsburg, c.1705-09 (silver inlay, tortoiseshell veneer, ivory & ebonised wood)
8812080 Chess set, Augsburg, c.1705-09 (silver inlay, tortoiseshell veneer, ivory & ebonised wood) by German School, (18th century); board: 56.5x56.5x11.5 cm; Private Collection; (add.info)

Chess set, Augsburg, c.1705-09 (silver inlay, tortoiseshell veneer, ivory & ebonised wood)
8812078 Chess set, Augsburg, c.1705-09 (silver inlay, tortoiseshell veneer, ivory & ebonised wood) by German School, (18th century); board: 56.5x56.5x11.5 cm; Private Collection; (add.info)

Modern Chess (litho)
8645047 Modern Chess (litho) by Moreland, Arthur (1876-1951); Private Collection; (add.info.: Modern Chess. Illustration for The Comic History of Sport by Arthur Moreland (T Werner Laurie)

The Game of the Chess (colour litho)
8673892 The Game of the Chess (colour litho) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Game of the Chess)

Chess set, Augsburg, c.1705-09 (silver inlay, tortoiseshell veneer, ivory & ebonised wood)
8812072 Chess set, Augsburg, c.1705-09 (silver inlay, tortoiseshell veneer, ivory & ebonised wood) by German School, (18th century); board: 56.5x56.5x11.5 cm; Private Collection; (add.info)

Chess set, Augsburg, c.1705-09 (silver inlay, tortoiseshell veneer, ivory & ebonised wood)
8812071 Chess set, Augsburg, c.1705-09 (silver inlay, tortoiseshell veneer, ivory & ebonised wood) by German School, (18th century); board: 56.5x56.5x11.5 cm; Private Collection; (add.info)

Chess set, Augsburg, c.1705-09 (silver inlay, tortoiseshell veneer, ivory & ebonised wood)
8812070 Chess set, Augsburg, c.1705-09 (silver inlay, tortoiseshell veneer, ivory & ebonised wood) by German School, (18th century); board: 56.5x56.5x11.5 cm; Private Collection; (add.info)

Chess set, Augsburg, c.1705-09 (silver inlay, tortoiseshell veneer, ivory & ebonised wood)
8812067 Chess set, Augsburg, c.1705-09 (silver inlay, tortoiseshell veneer, ivory & ebonised wood) by German School, (18th century); board: 56.5x56.5x11.5 cm; Private Collection; (add.info)

The famous game of Chess, depicted in an English, printed pamphlet of 1614
3329587 The famous game of Chess, depicted in an English, printed pamphlet of 1614; (add.info.: The famous game of Chess, depicted in an English)

Brook, Broom, Brush, Build, Burst, Carve, Catch, Chain, Chair, Chase, Chess, Chest (engraving)
8651537 Brook, Broom, Brush, Build, Burst, Carve, Catch, Chain, Chair, Chase, Chess, Chest (engraving) by German School, (19th century) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Brook, Broom, Brush)

Cambridge University chess team (b/w photo)
8631550 Cambridge University chess team (b/w photo) by English photographer, (19th century) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Cambridge University chess team)

Page from Gamage's General Catalogue (96th edition), c.1927 (litho)
8669853 Page from Gamage's General Catalogue (96th edition), c.1927 (litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

A Game at Chess, nd (litho)
8667865 A Game at Chess, nd (litho) by English School, (17th century) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: A Game at Chess, nd)

Chess set, Augsburg, c.1705-09 (silver inlay, tortoiseshell veneer, ivory & ebonised wood)
8812082 Chess set, Augsburg, c.1705-09 (silver inlay, tortoiseshell veneer, ivory & ebonised wood) by German School, (18th century); board: 56.5x56.5x11.5 cm; Private Collection; (add.info)

Chess set, Augsburg, c.1705-09 (silver inlay, tortoiseshell veneer, ivory & ebonised wood)
8812085 Chess set, Augsburg, c.1705-09 (silver inlay, tortoiseshell veneer, ivory & ebonised wood) by German School, (18th century); board: 56.5x56.5x11.5 cm; Private Collection; (add.info)

Men playing chess, 1875-1934. Creator: Isaac Lazerus Israels
Men playing chess, 1875-1934

Joueurs d'échecs, between 1863 and 1867. Creator: Honore Daumier
Joueurs d'echecs, between 1863 and 1867. The Chess Players

"Checkmate - Next Move", by J. C. Horsley, A.R.A. from the exhibition of the Royal Academy, 1862. Creator: H
"Checkmate - Next Move", by J. C. Horsley, A.R.A. from the exhibition of the Royal Academy, 1862. Engraving of a painting

Chess players, Thermal baths & pools, Szechenyi Baths, Budapest, Hungary

The living room, Pere Mata Institute, Reus, 1897-1912 (photo)
8618149 The living room, Pere Mata Institute, Reus, 1897-1912 (photo) by Domenech i Montaner, Luis (1849-1923); (add.info.: Reus)

At a chess game, an older man plays against two young woman who are winning
7278990 At a chess game, an older man plays against two young woman who are winning. by Unknown Artist, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: At a chess game)

A Game of Chess
3781312 A Game of Chess by Cruikshank, George (1792-1878); (add.info.: A Game of Chess, caricature by George Cruikshank 1835. GC: 1792- 1878. Tinted version. original img: 147554); Lebrecht History

Two men playing chess, 1283 (illumination)
7264903 Two men playing chess, 1283 (illumination) by Spanish School, (13th century); Biblioteca Monasterio del Escorial, Madrid, Spain; (add.info.: Two men playing chess)

A game of checkers in Cafe de la Regence, Palais Royal. 1906 (lithograph)
7236658 A game of checkers in Cafe de la Regence, Palais Royal.1906 (lithograph) by Boilly, Louis Leopold (1761-1845) (after); Private Collection; (add.info)

Fernando and Iolanda Playing Chess (oil on canvas)
7076657 Fernando and Iolanda Playing Chess (oil on canvas) by Induno, Gerolamo (1827-90); 80.6x122.6 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: Induno, Gerolamo (1827-90))

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In the historic city of Budapest, Hungary, chess players gather at the renowned Szechenyi Baths to indulge in a game of strategy amidst the tranquil thermal pools. As the steam rises from the water's surface, an older man finds himself pitted against two young women who possess an uncanny ability to outmaneuver him on the chessboard. The intensity of their concentration is palpable as they calculate each move with precision and finesse. This scene echoes back through time, as depicted in various artistic renditions throughout history. An illuminated manuscript from 1283 showcases two men engrossed in a game of chess, their minds fully absorbed by this ancient pastime. Fast forward to 1906 and we find ourselves transported to Cafe de la Regence in Palais Royal, witnessing a lively match of checkers among friends captured forever in lithograph form. Art continues to capture these moments frozen in time; "Fernando and Iolanda Playing Chess" immortalizes a captivating scene on canvas where emotions run high and strategies unfold before our eyes. Engravings such as "Le Vocabulaire Illustre: Echiquier; Chess-board; Schachbrett" and "Tib Playing at Chess" offer glimpses into different eras when chess was not only a game but also an art form that transcended boundaries. Chess has always been regarded as one of those games that demands skill and intellect. In an engraving aptly titled "Games of Skill, " we witness individuals engaged in various intellectual pursuits including chess - symbolizing its place among esteemed competitions requiring mental acuity. As we delve deeper into the world of chess players, it becomes evident that this game knows no borders or limitations. An engraving entitled "The Sixteen Leading Chess Players of the World" reminds us that regardless of nationality or background, true mastery lies within one's dedication and passion for this timeless pursuit.