Opponent Collection (page 4)

A girl flirting with a soldier on Portsouth Point. 1831 (engraving)
7234796 A girl flirting with a soldier on Portsouth Point. 1831 (engraving) by Rowlandson, Thomas (1756-1827) (after); Private Collection; (add.info)

Scene from a tournament at Nuremberg, 16th century. 1867 (engraving)
7234891 Scene from a tournament at Nuremberg, 16th century. 1867 (engraving) by Lechevallier-Chevignard, Edmond (1825-1902); Private Collection; (add.info)

Once made familiar by experience with the laws of gravitation and flight (colour litho)
7180996 Once made familiar by experience with the laws of gravitation and flight (colour litho) by Echau, Joaquin Xaudaru y (1872-1933); Private Collection; (add.info)

Offended, 1885 (oil on canvas)
7177001 Offended, 1885 (oil on canvas) by Tidemand, Adolph (1814-76); 67x29 cm; Private Collection; Photo © O. Vaering

Two laundry women outside a starchers shop. 1831 (engraving)
7234780 Two laundry women outside a starchers shop.1831 (engraving) by Rowlandson, Thomas (1756-1827) (after); Private Collection; (add.info)

King Harold takes an arrow to the eye at the Battle of Hastings. 1856 (chromolithograph)
7233865 King Harold takes an arrow to the eye at the Battle of Hastings. 1856 (chromolithograph) by Stothard, Charles Alfred (1786-1821) (after); Private Collection; (add.info)

King Harold and William, Duke of Normandy, at the Battle of Hast, 1856 (chromolithograph)
7233851 King Harold and William, Duke of Normandy, at the Battle of Hast, 1856 (chromolithograph) by Stothard, Charles Alfred (1786-1821) (after); Private Collection; (add.info)

The Norman cavalry under William, Duke of Normandy, at the Battl, 1856 (chromolithograph)
7233846 The Norman cavalry under William, Duke of Normandy, at the Battl, 1856 (chromolithograph) by Stothard, Charles Alfred (1786-1821) (after); Private Collection; (add.info)

Norman soldiers building a fortified camp at Hastings. 1856 (chromolithograph)
7233844 Norman soldiers building a fortified camp at Hastings. 1856 (chromolithograph) by Stothard, Charles Alfred (1786-1821) (after); Private Collection; (add.info)

Duke William of Normandy receiving Harold Godwinson in his palac, 1856 (chromolithograph)
7233817 Duke William of Normandy receiving Harold Godwinson in his palac, 1856 (chromolithograph) by Stothard, Charles Alfred (1786-1821) (after); Private Collection; (add.info)

Count Guy I of Ponthieu and the arrival of messengers from Duke, 1856 (chromolithograph)
7233814 Count Guy I of Ponthieu and the arrival of messengers from Duke, 1856 (chromolithograph) by Stothard, Charles Alfred (1786-1821) (after); Private Collection; (add.info)

Harold Godwinson at Bosham Church and boarding a Saxon vessel. 1856 (chromolithograph)
7233811 Harold Godwinson at Bosham Church and boarding a Saxon vessel. 1856 (chromolithograph) by Stothard, Charles Alfred (1786-1821) (after); Private Collection; (add.info)

Les wrestlers (sculpture)
JEB4870612 Les wrestlers (sculpture) by Amy, Jean Barnabe (1839-1907); 45x17x15 cm; Palais de Longchamp, Marseille, France; © Jean Bernard. All rights reserved 2022

Ancient games - horse racing, quoit throwing, wrestling, etc, 1821 (engraving)
7235401 Ancient games - horse racing, quoit throwing, wrestling, etc, 1821 (engraving) by Dagley, Richard (c.1761-1841); Private Collection; (add.info)

William, Duke of Normandy, asks his scout Vitalis for news of Ha, 1856 (chromolithograph)
7233849 William, Duke of Normandy, asks his scout Vitalis for news of Ha, 1856 (chromolithograph) by Stothard, Charles Alfred (1786-1821) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: William)

The Norman flotilla under William, Duke of Normandy, arrives at, 1856 (chromolithograph)
7233838 The Norman flotilla under William, Duke of Normandy, arrives at, 1856 (chromolithograph) by Stothard, Charles Alfred (1786-1821) (after); Private Collection; (add.info)

The Norman flotilla sails across the channel to Pevensey. 1856 (chromolithograph)
7233835 The Norman flotilla sails across the channel to Pevensey. 1856 (chromolithograph) by Stothard, Charles Alfred (1786-1821) (after); Private Collection; (add.info)

William, Duke of Normandy, orders the construction of ships. 1856 (chromolithograph)
7233831 William, Duke of Normandy, orders the construction of ships. 1856 (chromolithograph) by Stothard, Charles Alfred (1786-1821) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: William)

Duke William of Normandy and his army arrive at Mont-Saint-Miche, 1856 (chromolithograph)
7233818 Duke William of Normandy and his army arrive at Mont-Saint-Miche, 1856 (chromolithograph) by Stothard, Charles Alfred (1786-1821) (after); Private Collection; (add.info)

Count Guy I of Ponthieu leads Harold to Duke William of Normandy, 1856 (chromolithograph)
7233816 Count Guy I of Ponthieu leads Harold to Duke William of Normandy, 1856 (chromolithograph) by Stothard, Charles Alfred (1786-1821) (after); Private Collection; (add.info)

The Norman army routs the Saxon infantry at the Battle of Hastin, 1856 (chromolithograph)
7233868 The Norman army routs the Saxon infantry at the Battle of Hastin, 1856 (chromolithograph) by Stothard, Charles Alfred (1786-1821) (after); Private Collection; (add.info)

The turning point in the Battle of Hastings. 1856 (chromolithograph)
7233863 The turning point in the Battle of Hastings. 1856 (chromolithograph) by Stothard, Charles Alfred (1786-1821) (after); Private Collection; (add.info)

William Duke of Normandys banquet feast in Hastings. 1856 (chromolithograph)
7233842 William Duke of Normandys banquet feast in Hastings. 1856 (chromolithograph) by Stothard, Charles Alfred (1786-1821) (after); Private Collection; (add.info)

Norman soldiers loading stores and arms onto ships. 1856 (chromolithograph)
7233833 Norman soldiers loading stores and arms onto ships. 1856 (chromolithograph) by Stothard, Charles Alfred (1786-1821) (after); Private Collection; (add.info)

Harold Godwinson makes an oath to William Duke of Normandy. 1856 (chromolithograph)
7233823 Harold Godwinson makes an oath to William Duke of Normandy. 1856 (chromolithograph) by Stothard, Charles Alfred (1786-1821) (after); Private Collection; (add.info)

Duke WIlliam of Normandy on his throne receiving a messenger. 1856 (chromolithograph)
7233815 Duke WIlliam of Normandy on his throne receiving a messenger. 1856 (chromolithograph) by Stothard, Charles Alfred (1786-1821) (after); Private Collection; (add.info)

Duels of the future will be much more dangerous than those of to-day... above all for the witnesses! (colour litho)
7181029 Duels of the future will be much more dangerous than those of to-day... above all for the witnesses! (colour litho) by Echau

Two men arguing in a candlelit room, 18th century. 1791 (engraving)
7234857 Two men arguing in a candlelit room, 18th century. 1791 (engraving) by Chodowiecki, Daniel Nikolaus (1726-1801); Private Collection; (add.info.: Two men arguing in a candlelit room)

Germany and China (engraving)
7157242 Germany and China (engraving) by Radiguet, Maurice (1866-1941); Private Collection; (add.info.: Germany and China. French cartoon from Le Rire, 1900)

Le Revers du jeu des Suysses, believed to be the oldest political cartoon, 15th Century (chromolitho)
7173041 Le Revers du jeu des Suysses, believed to be the oldest political cartoon, 15th Century (chromolitho) by French School

The Rival Cupids: a Political Valentine, satire on the 1874 British general election (engraving)
7172973 The Rival Cupids: a Political Valentine, satire on the 1874 British general election (engraving) by English School

Rival Champions (engraving)
7188316 Rival Champions (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Rival Champions. Illustration for Home Words (1893).); © Look and Learn

New Orleans: The Old Dueling Grounds in City Park, showing the De Lissue-Le Bouisque Duel in 1841 (coloured photo)
7184368 New Orleans: The Old Dueling Grounds in City Park, showing the De Lissue-Le Bouisque Duel in 1841 (coloured photo) by American School

The pleasures of a Prince in Siam (litho)
7171190 The pleasures of a Prince in Siam (litho) by American School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The pleasures of a Prince in Siam)

The Cross Kitten (chromolitho)
7148499 The Cross Kitten (chromolitho) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Cross Kitten)

Le Vocabulaire Illustre: Querelle; Quarrel; Zank (engraving)
7197303 Le Vocabulaire Illustre: Querelle; Quarrel; Zank (engraving) by European School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Querelle; Quarrel; Zank)

King Wilhelms Shoe Cleaner (engraving)
7157245 King Wilhelms Shoe Cleaner (engraving) by Le Petit, Alfred (1841-1909); Private Collection; (add.info.: King Wilhelms Shoe Cleaner)

Scruff Ryder: two schoolboys having a fight (colour litho)
7148240 Scruff Ryder: two schoolboys having a fight (colour litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Scruff Ryder)

The dispute between Kriemhild and Brunhild outside the cathedral of Worms (engraving)
7148000 The dispute between Kriemhild and Brunhild outside the cathedral of Worms (engraving) by German School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

An Impudent Rival (colour litho)
7168976 An Impudent Rival (colour litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: An Impudent Rival. Illustration for Chatterbox (1916).); © Look and Learn

"Again and again the huge German hurled himself against his youthful opponent"(litho)
7168951 " Again and again the huge German hurled himself against his youthful opponent" (litho) by English School

Mr Randells Ranter and Rival, a Private Trial at Croome Park, in October 1854 (engraving)
7181521 Mr Randells Ranter and Rival, a Private Trial at Croome Park, in October 1854 (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Mr Randells Ranter and Rival)

Illustration for Hillingdon Hall or The Cockney Squire (coloured engraving)
7159128 Illustration for Hillingdon Hall or The Cockney Squire (coloured engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Mr Jorrocks accosts Hercules Strong)

Richard Wagner, German composer (engraving)
7157246 Richard Wagner, German composer (engraving) by Gill, Andre (1840-85) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Richard Wagner, German composer. French cartoon from l Eclipse, 1869)

The Ancient Mariner (engraving)
7166001 The Ancient Mariner (engraving) by Thomas, William Cave (c.1820-96); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Ancient Mariner)

Political Amusements for Young Gentlemen, or the Brentford Shuttlecock between Old Sarum
7148344 Political Amusements for Young Gentlemen, or the Brentford Shuttlecock between Old Sarum and the Temple of St Stephen s

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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.