Opponent Collection

Jack Johnson in a boxing match
Jack Johnson (1878-1946), nicknamed the Galveston Giant, African-American world heavyweight champion boxer, 1908-1915, standing at the ropes in a boxing match with an unidentified opponent

The Scotsman Who Gave His Opponent That, by H. M. Bateman
A humorous golfing illustration Bateman (1887-1970) was a popular artist and regularly contributed to the Sketch, the Tatler and the Bystander

The Battle Between Cribb and Molineaux, September 28, 1811, October 3, 1811. Cribbs second was John Gully and his bottle-holder Joe Ward

The Chess Players
Artist: Lonsdale, James - Title: The Chess Players - Date: N/A - Original Medium and Size: Oil on Canvas 142.2 x 111.8

Tennis Chivalry 1930S
A chivalrous gentleman tennis player bows as he shakes the hand of his attractive female opponent over the net!

Caesar Releases Domitius
Julius Caesar captures his opponent Domitius, but diplomatically releases him as a gesture of conciliation

The Chess Game, 1896 (oil on panel)
989236 The Chess Game, 1896 (oil on panel) by Deutsch, Ludwig (1855-1935); 55x41.6 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: The Chess Game. Ludwig Deutsch (1855-1935). Oil on panel. Signed and dated 1896

Rugby Hero 1928
A dynamic rugby player surges forward

Saint Dominic / Miniatures
SAINT DOMINIC preacher, founder of the order named after him, a relentless opponent of heresy, especially that of the Albigensians

Titus Manlius horseback, Anonymous, Hendrick Goltzius, Franco Estius, 1645 - 1706

The rivals (engraving)
8642720 The rivals (engraving) by Rowlandson, Thomas (1756-1827) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: The rivals. Illustration for The Humourist by W H Harrison (Ackermann)

John McGraw, New York, NL & Davis, Philadelphia, AL (baseball), 1911. Creator: Bain News Service
John McGraw, New York, NL & Davis, Philadelphia, AL (baseball), 1911.

Rube Marquard, New York, NL & Paddy Livingston, Philadelphia, AL at World Series (baseball), 1911.

Chief Meyers, New York, NL & Chief Bender, Philadelphia, AL at World Series (baseball), 1911.

Man and woman fencing (?), between c1910 and c1915. Creator: Bain News Service
Man and woman fencing (?), between c1910 and c1915.

Johnny Evers, Boston NL and Eddie Plank, Philadelphia AL (baseball), 1914. Creator: Bain News Service
Johnny Evers, Boston NL and Eddie Plank, Philadelphia AL (baseball), 1914. Baseball players on opposing teams; Evers and Plank shaking hands.

Kruger Bros., between c1910 and c1915. Creator: Bain News Service
Kruger Bros., between c1910 and c1915.

Wells & Coffey, 1912. Creator: Bain News Service
Wells & Coffey, 1912. Shows English boxer Bombardier Billy (William Thomas) Wells (1889-1967) sparring with Jim Coffey, the Roscommon Giant (1891-1959), in Rye, New York

Fitzsimmons & Corbett, between c1910 and c1915. Creator: Bain News Service
Fitzsimmons & Corbett, between c1910 and c1915.

Q for Querelle, 1908 (photo)
8713226 Q for Querelle, 1908 (photo); 31, 5 x 25 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: in "To learn to read by Henri Manuel, published by the Librairie Felix Juven, Paris, 1908)

The words Quarrel, Romance, Surprise, and Toilet, 1908 (photo)
8713225 The words Quarrel, Romance, Surprise, and Toilet, 1908 (photo); 31, 5 x 25 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: in "To learn to read by Henri Manuel)

Hexham Clarke feeling his opponent (b/w photo)
8648475 Hexham Clarke feeling his opponent (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Hexham Clarke feeling his opponent)

Let's kiss and make up! (colour litho)
8656733 Let's kiss and make up! (colour litho) by American School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Let's kiss and make up! Postcard, early 20th century)

The first tiff (colour litho)
8656898 The first tiff (colour litho) by Browne, Tom (1872-1910); Private Collection; (add.info.: On their honeymoon - the first tiff. Couple after an argument)

Cupid baffled (coloured photo)
8656391 Cupid baffled (coloured photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Cupid baffled. Unhappy couple. Postcard, early 20th century.); © Look and Learn

Policeman and a boy arguing over a three-penny bit (colour litho)
8635604 Policeman and a boy arguing over a three-penny bit (colour litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Policeman and a boy arguing over a three-penny bit)

Children arguing over a doll (colour litho)
8656529 Children arguing over a doll (colour litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Children arguing over a doll)

Page from Proverbs with Pictures by Charles H Bennett, 1859 (engraving)
8638738 Page from Proverbs with Pictures by Charles H Bennett, 1859 (engraving) by Bennett, Charles Henry (1828-67) (after); Private Collection; (add.info)

I can't think how I missed you (colour litho)
8677204 I can't think how I missed you (colour litho) by May, Phil (1864-1903); Private Collection; (add.info.: I can't think how I missed you. Duel between a fat man and a skinny man)

Miss Delicacy, 1850
3478735 Miss Delicacy, 1850; (add.info.: Illustration depicting Miss Delicacy, the daughter of the Riches quarrelling with her husband who had been her father's servant)

Letter R: Don't these kids fighting an R look? And the queen too, what a great R!, 1861 (engraving)
DUV4214858 Letter R: Don't these kids fighting an R look? And the queen too, what a great R!, 1861 (engraving); (add.info.: "ABC Trim, Alphabet enchante" Texts of "Trim")

Letter R: Don't these kids fighting an R look? And the queen too, what a great R!, 1861 (engraving)
DUV4214845 Letter R: Don't these kids fighting an R look? And the queen too, what a great R!, 1861 (engraving); (add.info.: "ABC Trim, Alphabet enchante" Texts of "Trim")

Letters Q and R: quarrel and rat, c.1920 (print)
DUV4206005 Letters Q and R: quarrel and rat, c.1920 (print); 15.5x24.5 cm; (add.info.: image from "The alphabet of Mimi" Illustrations by J. M. Porta. 8 pages.); Photo © Duvallon

The trial of four English sailors in Canton (China), October 1, 1807, scene inside the court of the Chinese Court of
MMM5458927 The trial of four English sailors in Canton (China), October 1, 1807, scene inside the court of the Chinese Court of Justice; National Maritime Museum, London

The geese keeper. circa 1910 (engraving)
6437799 The geese keeper. circa 1910 (engraving); Private Collection; (add.info.: Litterature. Tales of fees. The geese keeper, (the little goose keeper, tale of the Brothers Grimm)

Croquet Match, 1862. Victorian gentlemen and ladies playing the fashionable game of croquet
FLO4995482 Croquet Match, 1862. Victorian gentlemen and ladies playing the fashionable game of croquet. A woman steps on a ball to croquet her male opponent

Ancient Olympic Games, running events, 1885 (engraving)
ELD4932770 Ancient Olympic Games, running events, 1885 (engraving); (add.info.: Ancient Greece: Ancient Olympic Games, running events Engraving from "History of the world" by Ridpath 1885)

A father burning a book which his daughter borrowed from someone he dislikes, 1850
3478172 A father burning a book which his daughter borrowed from someone he dislikes, 1850; (add.info.: Illustration depicting a father burning a book which his daughter borrowed from someone he)

A duellist wounding his opponent in the ear, 1850
3478312 A duellist wounding his opponent in the ear, 1850; (add.info.: Illustration depicting a duellist wounding his opponent in the ear)

A husband and wife arguing outside of a public house, 1850
3478386 A husband and wife arguing outside of a public house, 1850; (add.info.: Illustration depicting a husband and wife arguing outside of a public house in London)

Rival captains (colour litho)
8635860 Rival captains (colour litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Rival captains. Illustration from Rousing Stories for Girls (Blackie & Son Limited)

Sixes and sevens (colour litho)
8635576 Sixes and sevens (colour litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Sixes and sevens. Postcard, early 20th century. Signed: JHR.); © Look and Learn

12 people who waste our time (litho)
8673181 12 people who waste our time (litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: 12 people who waste our time)

Story of London: The Quarrel in the Temple Gardens, 1455 (colour litho)
8659677 Story of London: The Quarrel in the Temple Gardens, 1455 (colour litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Quarrel in the Temple Gardens, 1455)

The destruction of the French warships or Little Boney (Napoleon Bonaparte)
MMM5481988 The destruction of the French warships or Little Boney (Napoleon Bonaparte, 1769-1821) and his friend Talley (Charles Maurice de Talleyrand, 1754-1838) in great joy by Gillray

Letters C and D: rooster and flag, c.1920 (engraving)
DUV4205915 Letters C and D: rooster and flag, c.1920 (engraving); 15.5x24.5 cm; (add.info.: image from "The alphabet of Mimi" Illustrations by J. M. Porta. 8 pages.); Photo © Duvallon

Return of Colonel Marchand with French expeditionary forces to Fashoda, 1898
3480885 Return of Colonel Marchand with French expeditionary forces to Fashoda, 1898; (add.info.: Return of Colonel Marchand with French expeditionary forces to Fashoda, 1898)

A duellist wounding his opponent in the ear, 1850
3478285 A duellist wounding his opponent in the ear, 1850; (add.info.: Illustration depicting a duellist wounding his opponent in the ear)

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In the ring, Jack Johnson faced his toughest opponent yet, determined to defend his title with every ounce of strength he possessed. The Battle Between Cribb and Molineaux on that fateful September day in 1811 showcased the resilience and determination of two fighters unwilling to back down. As the chess players sat across from each other, their minds engaged in a battle of wits and strategy. Every move calculated, every decision crucial - an opponent like no other. "The Scotsman Who Gave His Opponent That" by H. M. Bateman captures a moment of unexpected sportsmanship amidst fierce competition, reminding us that even rivals can show kindness. In the tennis courts of the 1930s, chivalry prevailed as opponents displayed respect for one another's skills and sportsmanship reigned supreme. Caesar's release of Domitius after their intense clash demonstrated mercy towards a fallen adversary - proving that even great leaders could show compassion to their opponents. "The Chess Game" painted in 1896 portrays two adversaries locked in an intellectual duel where victory is not measured by physical might but strategic brilliance. On the rugby field in 1928, a hero emerged among teammates as they battled against formidable opponents. Together they fought for glory and triumphed against all odds. Saint Dominic's miniatures depicted scenes where good clashed with evil; illustrating how even spiritual figures face opposition but remain steadfast in their beliefs. Titus Manlius charging on horseback epitomizes bravery when confronting foes head-on. A symbol of courage standing tall against any challenger who dared cross his path. Michael Scott-Joynt was known for his outspoken nature as he fearlessly challenged opposing views within English clergy circles - never backing down from debate or confrontation. Marshal Grouchy's engraving at Waterloo serves as a reminder that sometimes our greatest adversaries are not external forces but our own misjudgments leading to defeat or victory.