Opponent Collection (page 7)

Titus Manlius horseback Roman heroes series title
Titus Manlius on horseback Roman heroes (series title), The hero Titus Manlius on horseback, seen from the back. In the background you can see how he defeats an opponent on horseback

Giovanni de Medici beats opponent cavalry battle History
Giovanni de Medici beats his opponent in a cavalry battle History of Giovanni de Medici (called dalle Bande Nere ) (series title), Giovanni de Medici has just launched opponent knocked off his horse

Michael Thomas Sadler, 1780

A Swordsman Disarms His Opponent And Is In A Position To Thrust. From Xviii Siecle Institutions, Usages Et Costumes, Published Paris 1875

A Swordsman In Position To Thrust After Grasping His Opponents Sword Or Sword Hand. From Xviii Siecle Institutions, Usages Et Costumes, Published Paris 1875

A Swordsman About To Disarm His Opponent And In Position And Ready To Thrust. From Xviii Siecle Institutions, Usages Et Costumes, Published Paris 1875

A Swordsman Parries A Thrust From His Opponent. From Xviii Siecle Institutions, Usages Et Costumes, Published Paris 1875

Fencer

Titus Manlius Torquatus decide the fate of Rome in a fight a
History of Gaul. Titus Manlius Torquatus (Consul 347 B.C.) decide the fate of Rome in a fight against a Gallic warrior. Miniature of the 15th century. Chateau de Chantilly. France

Johannes Eck - 3
JOHANNES ECK German churchman, opponent of Luther Date: 1486 - 1543

Billiard player J. Graham Symes in khaki, WW1
The amateur billiard champion, Lieutenant J. Graham Symes with his opponent Mr E. S. Bourne, who he beat to retain his title at Ormes Hall in February 1918. Date: 1918

Primo Carnera
Italian boxer, Primo Carnera, World Heavyweight Champion 1933 - 1934. Here sparring with a much smaller opponent! Date: 1906 - 1967

Illustration of American football player tackling opponent in mid-air as he reaches for ball

Marcus Junius Brutus / Sil
MARCUS JUNIUS BRUTUS Roman statesman and Julius Caesars opponent Date: 85 - 42 BC

1854 Philip Gosse colour litho of anemone
Anemone chromolithograph by Philip Henry Gosse, from Gosses " The Aquarium, an unveiling of the wonders of the deep sea" London Van Voorst 1854

A Political Salome
Salome - representing the womens rights activists - demands the head of Asquith, their fiercest opponent

King Solomons Mines
Sir Henry Curtis wrestles with Twala : " It was a mighty struggle, and an awful thing to see." But Sir Henry over- powers his opponent and cuts off his head with his axe

Haman Hanged
Haman, his scheming against the Jews revealed by Esther, Jewish wife of the emperor Ahasuerus, is hanged on the gibbet he had prepared for his Jewish opponent Mordecai

The Set-too Between Old Price And Spangle Jack The Shewman - Fought With Unabated Vigour For Nine Rounds & Yet Undecided, Engraving 1809, A Pugilistic Encounter, Over New Theater Prices

adversity, afraid, american culture, angst, animals, at the edge of, bipartisan, blue sky
Elephant and donkey looking over edge of cliff

adversary, animals, at the edge of, california, challenge, cliff, cloud, color image
Donkey and elephant separated by gap in cliff

Offered and Taken by H M Bateman, is an illustration of a boxing match. There is only one boxer left in the ring, a fresh

Gambetta (Anon)
LEON MICHEL GAMBETTA French statesman, opponent of Napoleon III and champion of the Republic, which is why there is a rue Gambetta in every French town... Date: 1838 - 1882

Gambetta (Holl)
LEON MICHEL GAMBETTA French statesman, opponent of Napoleon III and champion of the Republic, which is why there is a rue Gambetta in every French town... Date: 1838 - 1882

Johannes Eck - 2
JOHANNES ECK German churchman, opponent of Luther Date: 1486 - 1543

Johannes Eck - 1
JOHANNES ECK German churchman, opponent of Luther Date: 1486 - 1543

Sir William Draper
SIR WILLIAM DRAPER British general and political controversialist, opponent of the mysterious Junius. Date: 1721 - 1787

Pierre C F Daunou
PIERRE CLAUDE FRANCOIS DAUNOU French revolutionary statesman, opponent of Robespierre, educator and archivist. Date: 1761 - 1840

John Shute, first Viscount Barrington
JOHN SHUTE, first viscount BARRINGTON (1678 - 1734) Statesman, opponent of papists and Jacobites, but champion of tolerance towards dissenters. Date: circa 1720

Isaac Barre
ISaC BARRE (1726 - 1802) Irish-born soldier and statesman, opponent of the elder Pitt though later reconciled. Date: circa 1790

Sir John Barnard
SIR JOHN BARNARD (1685 - 1764) Merchant, alderman of the City of London and Lord Mayor in 1737, politically active as an opponent of Walpole. Date: circa 1740

Archibald Campbell Tait (1811 - 1882) Scottish clergyman and writer on theology; opponent of the Oxford Movement; he became Archbishop of Canterbury in 1868

Augustus Montague Toplady (1740 - 1778) English clergyman and Anglican Calvinist; opponent of Wesley and Methodism; author of " Rock of Ages" and other hymns

Archibald Campbell Tait 1869
ARCHIBALD CAMPBELL TAIT (1811 - 1882), Scottish clergyman and writer on theology; opponent of the Oxford Movement; he became Archbishop of Canterbury in 1868

Marcus Junius Brutus
MARCUS JUNIUS BRUTUS Roman statesman and Julius Caesars opponent Date: 85 - 42 BC

Aeschines (Statue)
AESCHINES Athenian orator, opponent of Demosthenes Date: circa 389 - 314 BC

Porphyry Tyre / Moncornet
PORPHYRY OF TYRE Greek scholar and neo- Platonist philosopher, a violent opponent of Christianity Date: circa 234 - 305

Porphyry Tyre / Moraine?
PORPHYRY OF TYRE Greek scholar and neo- Platonist philosopher, a violent opponent of Christianity Date: circa 234 - 305

AESCHINES Athenian orator, opponent of Demosthenes Date: circa 389 - 314 BC

Bunny Austin and Lyttleton Rogers at Wiimbledon
Henry Wilfred Bunny Austin (1906-2000), looks up at the towering frame of his 6 ft 7 inche opponent, Lyttelton Rogers of Ireland

The Player Who Realised He Had Made a Mistake
Humorous illustration by Fitz, visualising that awful feeling - waiting for it as a tennis player regrets his ill-judged lob against his opponent who leaps up to smash the ball and win a point

Patriotic British postcard, bayonet practice, WW1
First World War patriotic postcard, showing an imaginary German soldier standing behind the dummy used for bayonet practice

George Tierney - 2
GEORGE TIERNEY statesman, opponent of Pitt but who was distrusted by the Whigs on account of his lowly mercantile) origins... Date: 1761 - 1830

Richard Sherlock
RICHARD SHERLOCK Churchman, rector of Winwick, opponent of the Quakers. Date: 1612 - 1689

Henri Duc De Rohan
HENRI duce de ROHAN French protestant leader, and as such an opponent of Richelieu. Date: 1579 - 1638

Joseph Mery
JOSEPH MERY French writer, prolific author of poems, plays and novels, often in collaboration with others : he was a resolute opponent of the monarchy. Date: 1798 - 1865

Jacob Latomus
JACOB LATOMUS (or Jacques Masson) Catholic theologian at Louvain, opponent of Luther. Date: 1475 - 1544

EQUAL RIGHTS OPPONENTS. Demonstrators opposed to the Equal Rights Amendment outside the White House, 4 February 1977

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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.