Confrontation Collection (page 4)

Up beck and personal or Watch the birdie. David Varley seen here taking a picture of a swan who objected to his image being taken at a bird sanctuary in Castleford Yorkshire, December 1976

The duellists of Hampstead Heath: Dr. Michael Carson and cine photographer John Barnard, who challenged each other to a duel on Hampstead Heath

The Boasting Traveler. Creator: Elisha Kirkall
The Boasting Traveler

Illustration of Alexander the Great on in battle on horseback with sword above head
adult, alexander the great, ancient civilizations, ancient greece, arms up, battle, confrontation, cut out, day, history, horse, incidental people, looking away, men, on the move, one animal

The Taming of the Shrew, 1861. Creator: Sir John Gilbert
The Taming of the Shrew, 1861

Jesus confronting his detractors, 1625-77. Creator: Wenceslaus Hollar
Jesus confronting his detractors, 1625-77

A satyr and a ram attacking each other, the satyr wielding a club with his right hand, a shield resting against a small column at center, buildings in the background, ca. 1515-27

Hercules and the Hydra of Lerna. Creator: Marco Angolo del Moro
Hercules and the Hydra of Lerna

Disapproving man discovering another proposing to a lady
A profoundly disapproving man objecting to the intentions of a military officer who is down on one knee proposing to a shocked-looking lady. The gardener in the background looks maliciously amused

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American Hoboes and a Railroad employee come to blows. Date: circa 1888

UK United Kingdom GB Great Britain Europe European
England, London, City, Threadneedle Street, Bank of England G20 Protests, April 2009

The Rival Queens - Mary Queen of Scots Defying Queen Elizabeth, 1857-72. 1857-72
The Rival Queens - Mary Queen of Scots Defying Queen Elizabeth, 1857-72

Bloody Monster Hand
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Leaping Tiger
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Wildebeests locking horns at Amboseli National Park, Kenya, East Africa, Africa

Frederick I, Margrave of Brandenburg, brings down the Quitzows, 1414, (1936). Creator: Unknown
Frederick I, Margrave of Brandenburg, brings down the Quitzows, 1414, (1936). Friedrich I, Markgraf Von Brandenburg, Wirft Die Quitzows Nieder, 1414

Kulak and Priest, 1922. Creator: Deni (Denisov), Viktor Nikolaevich (1893-1946)
Kulak and Priest, 1922. Private Collection

Kulak-bloodsucker: What do I care about the hungry?!, 1921. Creator: Deni (Denisov)
Kulak-bloodsucker: What do I care about the hungry?!, 1921. Private Collection

Illustration from the book Just so stories... by Rudyard Kipling, 1931. Artist
Illustration from the book Just so stories... by Rudyard Kipling, 1931. Found in the collection of the Russian State Library, Moscow

Barefoot men with parasols in the snow, 1811, (1924). Creator: Naniwa Shunkosai
Barefoot men with parasols in the snow, 1811, (1924). From the " Ehon Shibai Banashi" by Naniwa Shunkosai, [1811]

Governor Tryon and the Regulators, (1877). Creator: Albert Bobbett
Governor Tryon and the Regulators, (1877). British Royal Governor William Tryon (1729-1788) confronts North Carolina Regulators in 1771

Bald eagle fighting

Bald Eagle pair fighting

Scarce the ascent began, c1890. Creator: Gustave Doré
Scarce the ascent began, when, lo! a panther, nimble, light. And cover d with a speckled skin, appear d, c1890. Illustration from " The Vision of Hell" (Inferno)

Male southern elephant seal pups, Mirounga leonina, mock fighting in Gold Harbour, South Georgia Island, Atlantic Ocean

Plains zebra (Equus quagga) fighting, Addo Elephant national park, Eastern Cape
Plains zebra, Equus quagga, fighting, Addo Elephant national park, Eastern Cape, South Africa

The Coach Overturned, 18th century. Creator: Unknown
The Coach Overturned, 18th century. The passengers of a stagecoach emerge after an accident. From " The Ladys Magazine"

Last Scene of Strife. 1909, (1928). Creator: Unknown
Last Scene of " Strife". 1909, (1928). Mr. Norman McKinnel as John Anthony and Mr. J. Fisher White as David Roberts

The owner, Mid 1920s. Found in the Collection of State Tretyakov Gallery, Moscow

Raiko and his comrades before the demon robber, 17th century, (1886). From a painting of the Tosa School. Found in the collection of the British Museum

Two male Mute swans (Cygnus olor) displaying on water in territorial dispute, UK

Confrontation between a great egret (Ardea alba) and grey heron (Ardea cinerea), Lake Csaj, Kiskunsagi National Park, Hungary

The Torero Puceta, one of the leaders of the insurgents, always at the forefront, on the barricades during the put down uprising of 1855-1856, dead in Madrid in 1856

Battle of Clavijo (834), legendary battle where the apostle James made an appearance riding a white horse to help King Ramiro I of Asturias in the fight against Abd-al-Rahman III, drawing, 1900

Battle of Las Navas de Tolosa (1212), engraving

Pacification of Gamboino and Onacino sides, before the magistrate Gonzalo Moro (1394), tile panel

Byzantine besieging Messina, miniature in Scylitzes Matritensis, (facsimile edition of the original manuscript of the 11th century)

Battle of the Crusaders and pagan troops near the city of Aleppo. Miniature in the Recueil des histoires de Troyes, illuminated manuscript, c.1464, designed by the priest of Philip the Good

Miseries of London... 1807. Artist: Thomas Rowlandson
Miseries of London... 1807. A congested London Street. Two coachmen threaten each other with their whips while two women have fallen over a wheelbarrow

The Hanoverian horse and British lion, 1784. Artist: Thomas Rowlandson
The Hanoverian horse and British lion, 1784. Scene in the House of Commons. On the left Charles James Fox is riding the British lion, facing William Pitt the Younger on the horse of Hanover

Fracas Royal Extraordinaire, 1820. Artist: Isaac Robert Cruikshank
Fracas Royal Extraordinaire, 1820. The Duke of York punching King George IV in the face, watched by Queen Caroline, Alderman Matthew Wood and others. With satirical verses beneath

Queen Caroline and Mrs Wood, 1820. Brandenburgh House theatricals, a Wood scene in a new farce now performing with the greatest eclat at the Hammersmith theatre

The Battle of Temple Bar, 1769. A procession from the City to St Jamess Palace with an address by the City merchants to King George III in support of his government, has arrived at Temple Bar

The Frenchmen in Billinsgate, 1754. A street scene; a Frenchman, his fists doubled, recoils from a fishwife who is in a fighting attitude; another fishwife, seated, holds a lobster to his buttocks

Lancelot du Lac, 1886. Artist: Sir John Gilbert
Lancelot du Lac, 1886. Sir Lancelot on horseback confronting a knight

Dick Dock: Or, the Lobster and Crab (The Veterans), 1806
Dick Dock: Or, the Lobster and Crab (The Veterans), pub. 1806 (hand coloured engraving)

Mighty was he to look upon, 1916. Artist: Evelyn Paul
Mighty was he to look upon, 1916. Merodach sets out to kill the dragon of the Sea, Tiawath. Illustration from Myths and Legends of Babylonia and Assyria by Lewis Spence, 1916. Paul, Evelyn (1870-1945)

Siegfried and Fafner, 1906. Siegfried confronts Fafner, the giant transformed into a dragon. From The Ring Cycle of operas by German composer Richard Wagner

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"Confrontation: A Clash of Strength, Courage, and Determination" In Elizabeth Southerden Thompson's captivating masterpiece "Scotland forever, " the spirit is vividly captured on canvas. The gallant soldiers stand tall, ready to face their foes with unwavering bravery. Nature too showcases its own confrontations; in the fields of Oxon, UK, Brown Hares engage in a mesmerizing boxing match during the chilly month of February. Their elegant movements display both aggression and grace as they assert dominance over one another. Meanwhile, a Harlequin Ladybird finds itself in an unexpected confrontation with a 7-spot Ladybird. These tiny warriors engage in a miniature battle for territory or perhaps even love. The Northern Elephant Seals present a spectacle like no other as males fiercely fight amidst crashing waves along the California coast. In this ultimate test of strength and dominance, these magnificent creatures prove that they can shape destinies. Even within the animal kingdom lies evidence of confrontational encounters; two majestic lions charge at each other with unyielding force. Their manes flowing wildly behind them as they vie for supremacy over their pride. On an ancient Attic vase by Exekias, Achilles and Ajax are depicted locked in intense confrontation while playing dice. This scene reminds us that sometimes conflicts arise even amongst friends or allies. Yet not all they are fueled by aggression; a male lion tenderly interacts with his cub - teaching it valuable lessons about survival and courage through playful sparring sessions. In modern times, even fictional characters find themselves entangled in confrontations; Daleks from Dr Who ominously hover across the river from Big Ben - symbolizing an eternal struggle between good and evil. And finally, Goldfinches engage in fierce battles over precious resources amidst Bedfordshire's picturesque landscapes. These vibrant birds remind us that even beauty can be found within moments of conflict. From historical masterpieces to natural wonders and cultural references they can an intrinsic part of our world.