Strongman Collection

Eugene Sandow, Prussian strongman
Eugene Sandow (1867-1925), Prussian strongman. Sandow, born Friedrich Wilhelm Muller, is known as the father of modern bodybuilding

Victorian Scrap, strong man with weights. circa 1880s

Illustration depicting the Regnier dynamometer, invented and built by Edme Regnier (1751 - 1825)
5311471 Illustration depicting the Regnier dynamometer, invented and built by Edme Regnier (1751 - 1825), was brought to prominence in the world of physical culture in the early 20th century by

Samson and the Lion. Study, early-mid 17th century. Creator: Workshop of Peter Paul Rubens
Samson and the Lion. Study, early-mid 17th century

Pas mèche!!!, 19th century. Creator: Honore Daumier
Pas meche!!!, 19th century. Nothing doing!!! Man trying to lift a weight labelled restoration of the monarchy

Royal Academy Exhibition - No. 16 - "Samson Betrayed", painted by F. R. Pickersgill, A.R.A. 1850. Mr. Pickersgill...has found his subject in Scripture

MAMMAL. Pet Hamster, lifting old fashioned weights, studio

Actor Jonathan Linsley - who plays Crusher in BBC TVs Last of the Summer Wine series - got the fun under way at a Holme Valley charity fete

Samson and Delilah seated on a bed, Samson tearing apart the ropes binding his hands as soldiers look on from behind a curtain; from the series of 112 prints of the sacred history

Hercules and the Hydra; wielding a torch he attacks the winged, multi-headed Hydr... ca
Hercules and the Hydra; wielding a torch he attacks the winged, multi-headed Hydra in rocky landscape, a hawk attacks a heron in the sky, ca. 1500-1520

Music cover, Chez Marseille, words by Durand-Dahl, music by Felicien Vargues Date: 1895

Man Pulling Bus with Teeth outside U. S. Capitol Building, Washington DC, 1921 (b/w photo)
3964314 Man Pulling Bus with Teeth outside U.S. Capitol Building, Washington DC, 1921 (b/w photo) by Harris & Ewing (1905-45); Private Collection

Hercules Reposing, pub. 1799 (hand coloured engaving)
2966826 Hercules Reposing, pub. 1799 (hand coloured engaving) by Gillray, James (1757-1815); Private Collection; (add.info)

A trial of strength, no. 9 from a series of 12 prints, c. 1708. Creator: Okumura Masanobu
A trial of strength, no. 9 from a series of 12 prints, c. 1708

A Yakshi Grasping a Tree, Kushan period, 2nd / 3rd century. Creator: Unknown
A Yakshi Grasping a Tree, Kushan period, 2nd/3rd century. Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Province, Swat Valley (modern Pakistan)

Samson and the Lion, 1604 / 07. Creator: Cristoforo Stati
Samson and the Lion, 1604/07

The Ramayana (Tales of Rama; The Freer Ramayana), Volume 2, Mughal dynasty, 1597-1605

Cookes Curcus, for the benefit of Lavater Lee, 31 January 1844 (engraving)
609446 Cookes Curcus, for the benefit of Lavater Lee, 31 January 1844 (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Cookes Curcus, Mount Street, Manchester)

Lavater Lees Feats (engraving)
609347 Lavater Lees Feats (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Lavater Lees Feats); Look and Learn / Peter Jackson Collection

Lavater Lees Feats (engraving)
609329 Lavater Lees Feats (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Lavater Lees Feats); Look and Learn / Peter Jackson Collection

An uncommon show (colour litho)
2809335 An uncommon show (colour litho) by Beltrame, Achille (1871-1945); Private Collection; (add.info.: An uncommon show)

Funny little toddler boy pretending to be a Strongman
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Display of feats of strength by German bodybuilder and showman Eugen Sandow at the Trocadero, London, 1892 (litho)
6014191 Display of feats of strength by German bodybuilder and showman Eugen Sandow at the Trocadero, London, 1892 (litho) by English School

An extraordinary motoring turn at the London Hippodrome
Strongman Herr George Lettl between two 8 1/2 h.p. cars at the London Hippodrome. The cars both started off at top speed in opposite directions and by sheer strength

Giovanni Battista Belzoni at Sadlers Wells Theatre
Giovanni Battista Belzoni, Italian explorer and archaeologist, at Sadlers Wells Theatre, London, as the Patagonian Samson, wearing a strongmans costume made of fur, and an ostrich feather headdress

Tattoos (colour litho)
5198416 Tattoos (colour litho) by Garnier, Jules Arsene (1847-89) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Tattoos. Illustration for Les Jeux Du Cirque et La Vie Foraine by Hugues Le Roux (Plon)

Eugen Sandow, in classical ancient Greco-Roman pose, c. 1894 (b / w photo)
3959719 Eugen Sandow, in classical ancient Greco-Roman pose, c.1894 (b/w photo) by Sarony, Napoleon (1821-96); Private Collection; (add.info)

Lavater Lee, strongman (engraving)
609461 Lavater Lee, strongman (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Lavater Lee, strongman); Look and Learn / Peter Jackson Collection

A Modern Samson (Colour Litho)
2777787 A Modern Samson (Colour Litho) by Beltrame, Achille (1871-1945); Private Collection; (add.info.: A modern Samson. In Knoxville, Tennessee, a young man)

A New Kind of Fight (Colour Litho)
2777764 A New Kind of Fight (Colour Litho) by Beltrame, Achille (1871-1945); Private Collection; (add.info.: A new kind of fight)

The Foire au Pain d Epices, Paris (colour photo)
3098854 The Foire au Pain d Epices, Paris (colour photo) by French Photographer, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Foire au Pain d Epices, Paris)

Bagage d Hercule. Illustration for Le Pele-Mele, 1902 (colour litho)
3100603 Bagage d Hercule. Illustration for Le Pele-Mele, 1902 (colour litho) by French School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Bagage d Hercule. Illustration for Le Pele-Mele, 1902)

Porfirio Diaz of Mexico, c. 1910 (b / w photo)
STC375600 Porfirio Diaz of Mexico, c.1910 (b/w photo) by Viau, Pablo (fl.c.1910); Private Collection; (add.info.: from The Wind that Swept Mexico)

Sam McDonald, Scottish soldier and strongman known as Big Sam (engraving)
6031970 Sam McDonald, Scottish soldier and strongman known as Big Sam (engraving) by Kay, John (1742-1826); Private Collection; (add.info.: Sam McDonald (1762-1802)

A new gymnastics for German sailors, the Scottish-born exercise of throwing tree trunks (Colour Litho)
2777820 A new gymnastics for German sailors, the Scottish-born exercise of throwing tree trunks (Colour Litho) by Beltrame

The exploits of Hercules - the athletic Apollon at Reichshallen Theatre, Berlin (engraving)
609560 The exploits of Hercules - the athletic Apollon at Reichshallen Theatre, Berlin (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

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"Unleashing the Power Within: The Legacy Eugene Sandow" Step into the world of strength and marvel at the incredible feats accomplished by strongmen throughout history. Among them, one name stands tall - Eugene Sandow, a Prussian strongman who revolutionized the concept of physical prowess. In a captivating black and white photograph from 1894, Eugen Sandow strikes a classical ancient Greco-Roman pose, showcasing his chiseled physique and unwavering determination. His muscles ripple with power as he embodies strength personified. A Victorian scrap captures another strong man in action, effortlessly lifting weights that would leave others trembling. This image serves as a testament to the indomitable spirit that resides within these extraordinary individuals. Chez Marseille's music cover transports us to an era where strongmen were celebrated icons. Their remarkable displays of might captivated audiences worldwide, leaving them in awe of their superhuman abilities. Tom Jenkins emerges as another legendary figure in this realm of strength. Like Samson tearing apart ropes binding his hand while seated on a bed alongside Delilah, Jenkins showcases unparalleled resilience and unyielding force. Hercules himself takes center stage in an epic battle against the Hydra. Armed with a torch, he fearlessly attacks this winged multi-headed creature – symbolizing triumph over adversity through sheer determination and courage. George Hackenschmidt steps forward as yet another iconic figure whose immense power leaves spectators spellbound. His presence commands attention, inspiring generations to push beyond their limits towards greatness. Actor Jonathan Linsley brings Crusher from BBC TV's "Strongman" to life - embodying both physical might and charismatic charm. He represents how fictional characters can inspire real-life aspirations for strength and fortitude. The image of a man pulling a bus with his teeth outside Washington DC's U. S Capitol Building in 1921 showcases not only raw power but also highlights how strongmen have become symbols of national pride and resilience.