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

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

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

Michael Scott-Joynt, outspoken English clergyman
Michael Charles Scott-Joynt (b 1943), English clergyman, Bishop of Stafford (1987-1995) and Bishop of Winchester (from 1995, due to retire 2011). Outspoken opponent of gay rights. Date: circa 1970s

Cartoon, The Lancashire Lions (Disraeli and Gladstone)
Cartoon, The Lancashire Lions -- one of many cartoons focusing on the political rivalry between Benjamin Disraeli and William Gladstone

Cartoon, The Strong Government (Disraeli and Gladstone)
Cartoon, The Strong Government -- a satirical comment on Gladstones government introducing the Ballot Bill (legislation for the secret ballot in elections)

Cartoon, A (Very) Straight Tip! (Disraeli and Gladstone)
Cartoon, A (Very) Straight Tip! In a horseracing analogy, Gladstone as jockey (riding Purchase) tells his political rival Disraeli (a tout) that he will win on this horse

Cartoon, Steering Under Difficulties (Disraeli, Gladstone)
Cartoon, Steering Under Difficulties -- a satirical comment on Disraelis reaction to Gladstones Irish Church Suspensory Bill

Cartoon, The Parliamentary Toots -- a satirical comment on Benjamin Disraelis criticism of Lord John Russells government. Mrs Blimber (co-owner of a school)

Cartoon, A Political Application of an Old Fable - a satirical comment on Benjamin Disraelis attacks upon the Prime Minister, Sir Robert Peel. Date: 1846

Cartoon, The Rising Generation -- In Parliament. A satirical comment on conflicts within the Conservative Party over Sir Robert Peels repeal of the Corn Laws

Gentleman fencer disarming his opponent, 18th century
Gentleman fencer disarming his opponent after parrying (le croize d epee apres la parade du contre de quarte), 18th century. Copperplate engraving by D

Gentleman fencer in the French Guard attack against an opponent in the Spanish Guard position (A). Copperplate engraving by after an illustration by Thomas Rowlandson from Mr

Gentleman fencer disarming his opponent on the Carte Thrust
Gentleman fencer disarming his opponent on the Carte or Second Thrust, after parrying with the Prime Parade. Copperplate engraving by after an illustration by Thomas Rowlandson from Mr

Gentleman fencer taking his opponents sword, second position of the Disarm after parrying his Carte Thrust. Copperplate engraving by after an illustration by Thomas Rowlandson from Mr

Gentleman fencer disarming his opponent after parrying his Carte Thrust. Copperplate engraving by after an illustration by Thomas Rowlandson from Mr

Gentleman fencer making the return on the Flanconade thrust by reversing the edge to an opponent who has not opposed with the left hand

Cartoon, Our Joe Rides the High Horse, showing Joseph Chamberlain flying the flag for Imperialism and Fiscal Reform, trampling his political opponent Campbell-Bannerman. circa 1900s

J Munsch - The Duel. 18th century

No Hanky-Panky! The Handkerchief as a weapon
A series of photographs from The Sketch showing, the gentle mouchoir as a formidable weapon...for wiping the floor with an opponent. Date: 1911

FERAUD ASSASSINATED
Jean Feraud (or Ferraud), member of the Convention and opponent of Robespierre, is assassinated at the entrance to the Convention, where his head is saluted. Date: 20 May 1795

Duel with Pistols
A duel with pistols, at surprisingly close quarters - no wonder one of the protagonists has succeeded in hitting his opponent ! Date: circa 1820

Winston Churchill visits Prime Minister - Curragh incident
Winston Churchill visits the Prime Minister Herbert Henry Asquith on Monday 26th 1914 following the Curragh incident of 20th March 1914 (also known as the Curragh mutiny)

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

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

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

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

Funeral of Edward VII - Naval ContingentNaval Contingent - Sailors marching with reversed arms. Part of Box 127 Boswell Collection - Funeral of Edward VII

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

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