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Fortification Collection (#95)

"Discover the Majestic Fortifications Across the United Kingdom and Europe" Conisbrough Castle J910009

Background imageFortification Collection: Bonaguil Castle, France, 13th-15th century (photo)

Bonaguil Castle, France, 13th-15th century (photo)
NUL260889 Bonaguil Castle, France, 13th-15th century (photo) by French School; Perigord, France; French, out of copyright

Background imageFortification Collection: Defence of the breach at St. Jean d Acre, May 8th 1799

Defence of the breach at St. Jean d Acre, May 8th 1799
STC214431 Defence of the breach at St. Jean d Acre, May 8th 1799, from The Martial Achievements of Great Britain and her Allies from 1799 to 1815, by James Jenkins

Background imageFortification Collection: View of the Hunenschans by the Uddelermeer, Gelderland, Netherlands (colour litho)

View of the Hunenschans by the Uddelermeer, Gelderland, Netherlands (colour litho)
969061 View of the Hunenschans by the Uddelermeer, Gelderland, Netherlands (colour litho) by Steelink, Willem II (1856-1928); Private Collection; (add.info.: View of the Hunenschans)

Background imageFortification Collection: Plate XII from The Stolen Pail (La Secchia Rapita) by Alessandro Tassoni

Plate XII from The Stolen Pail (La Secchia Rapita) by Alessandro Tassoni
986331 Plate XII from The Stolen Pail (La Secchia Rapita) by Alessandro Tassoni, 1744 (engraving) by Zucchi (18th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Background imageFortification Collection: Southport Gates, Gibraltar (colour photo)

Southport Gates, Gibraltar (colour photo)
3095109 Southport Gates, Gibraltar (colour photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Southport Gates, Gibraltar)

Background imageFortification Collection: Arundel Castle, (pencil and watercolour)

Arundel Castle, (pencil and watercolour)
659764 Arundel Castle, (pencil and watercolour) by Harrington, Charles (1853-1917); 28.6x39.8 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: Arundel Castle. Charles Harrington (1865-1943)

Background imageFortification Collection: Enigma, 1923 (oil on canvas)

Enigma, 1923 (oil on canvas)
659734 Enigma, 1923 (oil on canvas) by Munns, Bernard (1869-1942); 48.3x40.6 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: Enigma. John Bernard Munns (1869-1942). Oil on canvas. Dated Jan 1923

Background imageFortification Collection: Colonel Morrison Possibly in the Uniform of the Royal Engineers, a Fortified Town Behind

Colonel Morrison Possibly in the Uniform of the Royal Engineers, a Fortified Town Behind
659251 Colonel Morrison Possibly in the Uniform of the Royal Engineers, a Fortified Town Behind, 1768 (black lead, red chalk, watercolour) by Carmontelle

Background imageFortification Collection: Section of Findlater Castle from the North West to the South East, 1789 (pen and grey ink

Section of Findlater Castle from the North West to the South East, 1789 (pen and grey ink
659218 Section of Findlater Castle from the North West to the South East, 1789 (pen and grey ink, grey, pink and yellow wash) by Adam

Background imageFortification Collection: Wild Cattle of Chartley, Chartley Castle Beyond, 1902 (oil on canvas)

Wild Cattle of Chartley, Chartley Castle Beyond, 1902 (oil on canvas)
659811 Wild Cattle of Chartley, Chartley Castle Beyond, 1902 (oil on canvas) by Davis, Henry William Banks (1833-1914); 68.6x121.9 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: Wild Cattle of Chartley)

Background imageFortification Collection: The Fonte Branda, Siena, 1905 (pen and brown ink and watercolour)

The Fonte Branda, Siena, 1905 (pen and brown ink and watercolour)
651912 The Fonte Branda, Siena, 1905 (pen and brown ink and watercolour) by Goodwin, Albert (1845-1932); 28.5x44.4 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: The Fonte Branda, Siena)

Background imageFortification Collection: Caernarvon Castle, with a Harper in the Foreground, (bodycolour)

Caernarvon Castle, with a Harper in the Foreground, (bodycolour)
651807 Caernarvon Castle, with a Harper in the Foreground, (bodycolour) by Sandby, Paul (1725-1809); 49.5x70.5 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: Caernarvon Castle, with a Harper in the Foreground)

Background imageFortification Collection: map of Luneburg, from Civitates Orbis Terrarum

map of Luneburg, from Civitates Orbis Terrarum
STC138935 map of Luneburg, from Civitates Orbis Terrarum by Georg Braun (1541-1622) and Frans Hogenberg (1535-90) c.1572-1617 (coloured engraving) by Hoefnagel

Background imageFortification Collection: Interior of the Redan, plate from The Seat of War in the East, pub

Interior of the Redan, plate from The Seat of War in the East, pub
STC122424 Interior of the Redan, plate from The Seat of War in the East, pub. by Paul & Dominic Colnaghi & Co. 1856 (litho) by Simpson

Background imageFortification Collection: A Mediterranean Harbour Scene at Sunset (oil on canvas)

A Mediterranean Harbour Scene at Sunset (oil on canvas)
AGN130362 A Mediterranean Harbour Scene at Sunset (oil on canvas) by Lacroix de Marseille, Charles Francois (c.1700-82); 45.8x61 cm; Private Collection; (add.info)

Background imageFortification Collection: Carisbrooke Castle

Carisbrooke Castle
BAL25313 Carisbrooke Castle by Barrow, Joseph Charles (fl.1775-1805); Victoria & Albert Museum, London, UK; English, out of copyright

Background imageFortification Collection: Map of Dusseldorf and fortified encampments, 1796 (pen & ink on paper)

Map of Dusseldorf and fortified encampments, 1796 (pen & ink on paper)
2562869 Map of Dusseldorf and fortified encampments, 1796 (pen & ink on paper) by French School, (18th century); Archives du Genie, Vincennes

Background imageFortification Collection: Ghuznee. Prisoners under escort of the 19th Bombay Native Infantry

Ghuznee. Prisoners under escort of the 19th Bombay Native Infantry
5929492 A Ghuznee. Prisoners under escort of the 19th Bombay Native InfantryA, 1839 (colour litho) by Wingate, Lieutenant Thomas (fl.1833-42) (after); National Army Museum

Background imageFortification Collection: The Storming of Ghuznee [sic]. Commander in Chief & Staff

The Storming of Ghuznee [sic]. Commander in Chief & Staff
5929489 A The Storming of Ghuznee [sic]. Commander in Chief & StaffA, 23 July 1839 (colour litho) by Wingate, Lieutenant Thomas (fl.1833-42) (after); National Army Museum

Background imageFortification Collection: Panoramic view of the entrenchment of Allied Armies of England

Panoramic view of the entrenchment of Allied Armies of England
5929565 Panoramic view of the entrenchment of Allied Armies of England and France before Sebastopol (lithograph, tinted) by Packer, Thomas (19th century); National Army Museum

Background imageFortification Collection: The Fortress and Citadal of Ghuznee [sic] and the two Minars, c. 1839 (lithograph, tinted)

The Fortress and Citadal of Ghuznee [sic] and the two Minars, c. 1839 (lithograph, tinted)
5929482 The Fortress and Citadal of Ghuznee [sic] and the two Minars, c.1839 (lithograph, tinted) by Atkinson, James (1780-1852) (after); National Army Museum

Background imageFortification Collection: View from the Mamelon towards the Malakhov, 1855 (b / w photo)

View from the Mamelon towards the Malakhov, 1855 (b / w photo)
5923648 View from the Mamelon towards the Malakhov, 1855 (b/w photo) by Robertson, James (1813-88); National Army Museum, London; (add.info.: View from the Mamelon towards the Malakhov, 1855)

Background imageFortification Collection: Map of Antwerp, from 'Civitates orbis terrarum'(coloured engraving)

Map of Antwerp, from "Civitates orbis terrarum"(coloured engraving)
AIS5366611 Map of Antwerp, from " Civitates orbis terrarum" (coloured engraving) by Hogenberg, Franz (1540-c.1590); Biblioteca Universidad, Salamanca

Background imageFortification Collection: A Fort on the Canton River, 1st China War, 1840 circa (oil on board)

A Fort on the Canton River, 1st China War, 1840 circa (oil on board)
5920276 A Fort on the Canton River, 1st China War, 1840 circa (oil on board) by Unknown Artist, (19th century); National Army Museum, London; (add.info.: A Fort on the Canton River, 1st China War)

Background imageFortification Collection: View of the Red Fort, Delhi, 1850 circa (miniature on ivory)

View of the Red Fort, Delhi, 1850 circa (miniature on ivory)
5919956 View of the Red Fort, Delhi, 1850 circa (miniature on ivory) by Unknown Artist, (19th century); National Army Museum, London; (add.info.: View of the Red Fort, Delhi, 1850 circa)

Background imageFortification Collection: Illustration of Adolphe dit Willette (1857-1926) for the Cover of Le Rire

Illustration of Adolphe dit Willette (1857-1926) for the Cover of Le Rire
ICA4927778 Illustration of Adolphe dit Willette (1857-1926) for the Cover of Le Rire, 26/11/21 - La france reconstructed - Reconstruction - Marianne by Willette

Background imageFortification Collection: Guerre polono turque (1672-1676) -La bataille de Trembowla (Terebovlia

Guerre polono turque (1672-1676) -La bataille de Trembowla (Terebovlia
FIA5396327 Guerre polono turque (1672-1676) -La bataille de Trembowla (Terebovlia, Ukrine) - The Siege of Trembowla in 1675 - Oeuvre de Romeyn de Hooghe (1645-1708) - 1690 - Etching

Background imageFortification Collection: Guerre russo-turque de 1828-1829 - The Fall of the Anapa fortress on June 23

Guerre russo-turque de 1828-1829 - The Fall of the Anapa fortress on June 23
FIA5400865 Guerre russo-turque de 1828-1829 - The Fall of the Anapa fortress on June 23, 1828 par Anonymous, 1828-1829 - Colour lithograph, 25x38

Background imageFortification Collection: Premiere Guerre balkanique - Balkan War. The Battle at Tarabosh (Tarabosch

Premiere Guerre balkanique - Balkan War. The Battle at Tarabosh (Tarabosch
FIA5400822 Premiere Guerre balkanique - Balkan War. The Battle at Tarabosh (Tarabosch, Montenegro) par Anonymous, 1912 - Colour lithograph, 39, 1x51

Background imageFortification Collection: Guerre russo-turque de 1828-1829 - The Capture of the Anapa fortress on June 23

Guerre russo-turque de 1828-1829 - The Capture of the Anapa fortress on June 23
FIA5396477 Guerre russo-turque de 1828-1829 - The Capture of the Anapa fortress on June 23, 1828 - Anonymous - 1829 - Watercolour on paper - 22

Background imageFortification Collection: Bomarsund and its fortifications

Bomarsund and its fortifications
FIA5395940 Bomarsund and its fortifications by Anonymous; Private Collection; (add.info.: Bomarsund and its fortifications)

Background imageFortification Collection: The French entry into Moscow - Anonymous - 1812 - Etching, watercolour - 26, 9x37

The French entry into Moscow - Anonymous - 1812 - Etching, watercolour - 26, 9x37
FIA5395461 The French entry into Moscow - Anonymous - 1812 - Etching, watercolour - 26, 9x37, 8 - Private Collection by Anonymous; Private Collection; Photo eFine Art Images; out of copyright

Background imageFortification Collection: Souvenir imaginaire de Castel Nuovo - Imaginary Recollection of Maschio Angioino, by Nome

Souvenir imaginaire de Castel Nuovo - Imaginary Recollection of Maschio Angioino, by Nome
FIA5409085 Souvenir imaginaire de Castel Nuovo - Imaginary Recollection of Maschio Angioino, by Nome, Francois de (1593-after 1630). Oil on canvas, First third of 17th cen.. Dimension : 27, 5x34 cm

Background imageFortification Collection: The New Works at the Siege of Sebastopol on the Right Attack

The New Works at the Siege of Sebastopol on the Right Attack
5929012 A The New Works at the Siege of Sebastopol on the Right Attack, from the Mortar Battery on the right of Gordons BatteryA (colour litho) by Simpson

Background imageFortification Collection: A view of the siege and storming of Ciudad Rodrigo in Spain on Jany. 19

A view of the siege and storming of Ciudad Rodrigo in Spain on Jany. 19
5929309 A A view of the siege and storming of Ciudad Rodrigo in Spain on Jany. 19. 1812A (engraving) by Unknown Artist, (19th century); National Army Museum

Background imageFortification Collection: Trukkee, 28th February 1845, an incident during Sir Charles Napier

Trukkee, 28th February 1845, an incident during Sir Charles Napier
5929032 Trukkee, 28th February 1845, an incident during Sir Charles NapierAs Hill campaign in Baluchistan, 1845 (oil on board) by English School, (19th century); National Army Museum

Background imageFortification Collection: Part of the Palace within the Fort of Allahabad, (pencil and w / c)

Part of the Palace within the Fort of Allahabad, (pencil and w / c)
1196901 Part of the Palace within the Fort of Allahabad, (pencil and w/c) by Daniell, Thomas (1749-1840) & William (1769-1837); 49.8x75.3 cm; Private Collection; Photo eChristies Images; English

Background imageFortification Collection: View of the Fort, Jaunpur, Uttar Pradesh, (pencil and w / c)

View of the Fort, Jaunpur, Uttar Pradesh, (pencil and w / c)
1196900 View of the Fort, Jaunpur, Uttar Pradesh, (pencil and w/c) by Daniell, Thomas (1749-1840) & William (1769-1837); 29.5x39.5 cm; Private Collection; Photo eChristies Images; English

Background imageFortification Collection: The North West View of Rohtasgarh, Bihar, (pencil and w / c)

The North West View of Rohtasgarh, Bihar, (pencil and w / c)
1196893 The North West View of Rohtasgarh, Bihar, (pencil and w/c) by Daniell, Thomas (1749-1840) & William (1769-1837); 53x74.3 cm; Private Collection; Photo eChristies Images; English

Background imageFortification Collection: Fortress of the faith defended by the Pope and ecclesiastic hierarchy

Fortress of the faith defended by the Pope and ecclesiastic hierarchy
LSE4091162 Fortress of the faith defended by the Pope and ecclesiastic hierarchy, (weapons of Louis de Bruges) after miniature 15th century

Background imageFortification Collection: La barriere de Passy in 'les barrieres de Paris'photographs by Gouviot

La barriere de Passy in "les barrieres de Paris"photographs by Gouviot
LSE4084756 La barriere de Passy in " les barrieres de Paris" photographs by Gouviot, 1859. by French Photographer

Background imageFortification Collection: Hundred Years War: Capture of the Bastille defended by the English before Dieppe

Hundred Years War: Capture of the Bastille defended by the English before Dieppe
LSE4091205 Hundred Years War: Capture of the Bastille defended by the English before Dieppe, 14th century - in " Les Chroniqueurs de l histoire de France from the origins to the 16th

Background imageFortification Collection: View of Zarira, town on the banks of the Volga

View of Zarira, town on the banks of the Volga
LSE4087658 View of Zarira, town on the banks of the Volga. by Unknown Artist, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: View of Zarira)

Background imageFortification Collection: View of the city of Milan, Italy with the cathedral and the fortifications

View of the city of Milan, Italy with the cathedral and the fortifications
LSE4087329 View of the city of Milan, Italy with the cathedral and the fortifications. Engraving of the 18th century. by Unknown artist




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