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30-ton treasury door, 1938. Churchmans cigarette card, from a series titled Modern Wonders [WA & AC Churchman, Great Britain & Ireland, 1938]
Carrie Moore, Australian actress, c1900s(?). Artist: Rotary PhotoCarrie Moore, Australian actress, c1900s(?). Carrie Moore (1882-1956) as the Shadow Girl
A good fall, wrestling display, Aldershot, Hampshire, 1896. Artist: Gregory & CoA good fall, wrestling display, Aldershot, Hampshire, 1896. A print from The Navy and Army Illustrated, 30th October 1896
The flying mare outside, wrestling display, Aldershot, Hampshire, 1896. Artist: Gregory & CoThe flying mare outside, wrestling display, Aldershot, Hampshire, 1896. A print from The Navy and Army Illustrated, 30th October 1896
The body holt and neck double, wrestling display, Aldershot, Hampshire, 1896. Artist: Gregory & CoThe body holt and neck double, wrestling display, Aldershot, Hampshire, 1896. A print from The Navy and Army Illustrated, 30th October 1896
Display by the Aldershot gymnastic staff, Hampshire, 1896. Artist: Gregory & CoDisplay by the Aldershot gymnastic staff, Hampshire, 1896. A print from The Navy and Army Illustrated, 31st January 1896
Display by the staff of the Aldershot gymnasium, Hampshire, 1895. Artist: Gregory & CoDisplay by the staff of the Aldershot gymnasium, Hampshire, 1895. The physical training of the soldier. A print from The Navy and Army Illustrated, 20th December 1895
Samson and Delilah, 1574 (1849). Artist: A BissonSamson and Delilah, 1574 (1849). A 19th century version based on an original 16th century woodcut. From Le Moyen Age et la Renaissance, by Paul Lacroix, Ferdinand Sere and A Rivaud, volume V (Paris)
Tug-of-war at the Mill Hill Junior School sports day, London, 1926-1927. From Wonderful London, volume II, edited by Arthur St John Adcock, published by Amalgamated Press (London, 1926-1927)
A Yafouba tribesman juggles with a girl, Ivory Coast, West Africa, 1936. Artist: Wide World PhotosA Yafouba tribesman juggles with a girl, Ivory Coast, West Africa, 1936. From Peoples of the World in Pictures, edited by Harold Wheeler, published by Odhams Press Ltd (London, 1936)
Prudence, Temperance, Fortitude and Justice, 1290-1300. From La Somme Le Roy, produced in France. Illustration from Illuminated Manuscripts in the British Museum, Miniatures, Borders
Elephants moving a log, Ceylon, c1890. Artist: GillotElephants moving a log, Ceylon, c1890. Elephants used for their strength in what is now Sri Lanka. Illustration from Iles Andaman et Ceylan, Moeurs et Coutumes
Man carrying a large tree trunk on his shoulder, 19th century. Artist: George CruikshankMan carrying a large tree trunk on his shoulder, 19th century
Constantine the Great (c273-337), Roman Emperor, 1924Constantine (c273-337) became emperor in 306. He rebuilt the ancient Greek city of Byzantium, which was renamed Constantinople and became capital of the Roman Empire after his death
The Season of Strength, Middle Age, 1868. Artist: Currier and IvesThe Season of Strength, Middle Age, 1868. The four seasons of life
Memoirs of George III, by Robert Huish, 1821. Artist: EldridgeMemoirs of George III, by Robert Huish, 1821. The great seal of England. The king attended by the emblems of wisdom, strength, courage, justice, peace and plenty, and protected by the British lion
Strongman juggling with weights, Paris, 1931. Artist: Ernest FlammarionStrongman juggling with weights, Paris, 1931. Illustration from the book Paris published by Ernest Flammarion, (1931)
Road Haulage in 1790, (1820). Artist: J BailyRoad Haulage in 1790, (1820)
The Royal Family in the Highlands; Tug of War - late 19th century, (1900)The Royal Family in the Highlands; Tug of War - Balmoral vs Abergeldie, Scotland, late 19th century, (1900). Queen Victoria and her children watch as local men compete in a tug of war
The Rival Pages, c1840s, (1900). I m afraid you re not strong enough for the place, John. Caricature of Queen Victoria and Prince Albert
The Elephant at Work, c1900. Elephants used as beasts of burden in India. French advertisement for Liebigs extract of meat
Human Quintain contest, (1833). The contest between two figures depends upon the breaking of the stick which both hold on to, or is a struggle to overthrow each other
Hercules overcomes Antaeus, who opposes his Passage into Africa, 1775. Artist: W WalkerHercules overcomes Antaeus, who opposes his Passage into Africa, 1775. A plate from The Copper-Plate Magazine or A Monthly Treasure, London, 1775
Musee Du Louvre, Jean of Arch, 1901. Illustration published in, Le Petit Journal, 1st September 1901
Tiger study, 1908-1909. From Penroses Pictorial Annual 1908-1909, An Illustrated Review of the Graphic Arts, volume 14, edited by William Gamble and published by AW Penrose (London, 1908-1909)
Atlas Supports the Heavens on his Shoulders, 1655. Artist: Michel de MarollesAtlas Supports the Heavens on his Shoulders, 1655. A plate from Michel de Marolless Tableaux du Temple des Muses, Paris, 1655. Found in the collection of Jean Claude Carriere
Japanese sumo wrestling, Korea, 1900
Cerberus, chained by Hercules, infects the Earth with his foam, 1774. Artist: W WalkerCerberus, chained by Hercules, infects the Earth with his foam, 1774. A plate from The Copper-Plate Magazine or A Monthly Treasure, London, 1774
Atlas supports the heavens on his shoulders, 1733. Artist: Bernard PicartAtlas supports the heavens on his shoulders, 1733. A plate from Le Temple des Muses, Amsterdam, 1733. Found in the collection of Jean Claude Carriere
Hercules fights the Lernian hydra, 1733. Artist: Bernard PicartHercules fights the Lernian hydra, 1733. A plate from Le temple des Muses, Amsterdam, 1733. Found in the collection of Jean Claude Carriere
Rhodogune, 1615. Artist: Leonard GaultierRhodogune, 1615. A plate from Les Images Ou Tableaux De Platte Peinture Des Deux Philostrates Sophistes Grecs, by Blaise de Vigenere, Paris, 1615. Fround in the collection of Jean Claude Carriere
Atlas, 1615. Artist: Leonard GaultierAtlas, 1615. In Greek mythology, Atlas was one of the primordial Titans. A plate from Les Images Ou Tableaux De Platte Peinture Des Deux Philostrates Sophistes Grecs, by Blaise de Vigenere, Paris
Heracles Delivering Hesione, c1708-1737. Artist: Francois LemoyneHeracles Delivering Hesione, c1708-1737
Hercules, 17th century. Artist: Niccolo de SimoneHercules, 17th century
Elephant sculpture, Khajuraho, India. c950-1050. (20th century)
Long Live the Youth International, 1921. Artist: Dmitriy Stakhievich MoorLong Live the Youth International, 1921
The Powerful Hand, 19th century. Popular French religious print showing a hand with a nail wound (stigmata), Jesus, the all-seeing eye of God, and holy justice represented by the balance and the sword
Liberty, Revolution of July 27-29th, 1830, Paris
Scene from the life of Hannibal, 18th century. Artist: Claudio Francesco BeaumontScene from the life of Hannibal, 18th century. From a private collection
The Waterfall at Tivoli, 18th / early 19th century. Artist: Hubert RobertThe Waterfall at Tivoli, 18th/early 19th century. From the Musee du Louvre, Paris
Jacob Fights the Angel, 1660. Artist: Rembrandt Harmensz van RijnJacob Fights the Angel, 1660. From the Gemaldegalerie, Staatliche Museen, Berlin
Hercules and Cerberus, c1634. Artist: Francisco de ZurbaranHercules and Cerberus, c1634. From a private collection
Suckers on tentacles of Octopus Vulgaris, 20th century. Artist: CM DixonSuckers on tentacles of Octopus Vulgaris, 20th century. A mollusc and the most studied of all octopus species. The octopus will eat almost anything it can catch
Octopus (Octopus vulgaris), Tentacles, 20th century. Artist: CM DixonOctopus (Octopus vulgaris), Tentacles, 20th century. A mollusc and the most studied of all octopus species. The octopus will eat almost anything it can catch
Bashkirs kuresh wrestling, Russia, 1913. The Bashkirs are a people of central Asia, conquered by the Russians in 1735-1740. Kuresh is the Tatar style of wrestling
Seal showing the goddess Ishtar, Neo-Assyrian, c720-c700 BC. Assyrian cylinder-seal impression showing Ishtar, Mesopotamian goddess of sexuality and warfare. From the British Museums collection
Alabaster Sphinx, Memphis, Egypt, 18th or 19th Dynasty, c14th-13th century BC
Head detail of Alabaster Sphinx, Memphis, Egypt, 18th or 19th Dynasty, c14th-13th century BC