Fencing. En garde. Two fencers prepare to duel. Date: 1910
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Fencing. En garde. Two fencers prepare to duel. Date: 1910
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Duel Fencers Fritz Garde Prepare
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En Garde: A Moment Before the Thrust (1910) by Fritz Amann This photograph captures the intense focus and determination of two fencers as they prepare to engage in a duel. The image, titled "En Garde," was taken in the year 1910 by renowned German photographer Fritz Amann. The term "en garde" is a French fencing term meaning "on guard," signaling the beginning of a bout and the readiness of the fencers to engage in combat. The photograph showcases the elegance and grace of the sport, as the fencers poise themselves with their weapons at the ready. The man on the left, dressed in a white jacket and black trousers, holds his foil with a firm grip, his eyes locked on his opponent. The man on the right, wearing a black jacket and white trousers, mirrors his stance, his gaze equally unwavering. The black-and-white photograph, with its high contrast and sharp focus, transports us back in time to an era when fencing was a popular pastime for the aristocracy and an essential skill for the military. The photograph's timeless quality and the fencers' intense concentration make it a captivating piece of sports history. Fritz Amann, a master of his craft, expertly captures the essence of the moment, the tension, and the anticipation that precedes a fencing duel. This photograph is a testament to Amann's skill as a photographer and his ability to immortalize a fleeting moment in time.
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