Fortress Collection (#98)

Dieppe Chateau, France, 1923 (oil on canvas)
3601794 Dieppe Chateau, France, 1923 (oil on canvas) by Heyworth, Richard (1862-1941); 99x125 cm; Worcester City Art Gallery & Museum, Worcestershire, UK; English, out of copyright

The Fortress of Daulatabad in the Deccan (engraving)
3626663 The Fortress of Daulatabad in the Deccan (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Fortress of Daulatabad in the Deccan)

Towered City, 1140 (fresco)
3496125 Towered City, 1140 (fresco) by Italian School, (12th century); Church of San Michele al Pozzo Bianco, Bergamo, Italy; (add.info.: Bergamo-San Michele al Pozzo Bianco, Citta Turrita)

Fort Lafayette, in New York Harbour, where Political Prisoners are confined by the Federal Government (engraving)
2773613 Fort Lafayette, in New York Harbour, where Political Prisoners are confined by the Federal Government (engraving) by English School

The Fort of Rach-Tra, Cochin-China (engraving)
2773480 The Fort of Rach-Tra, Cochin-China (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Fort of Rach-Tra, Cochin-China)

The Last Fight in Morocco (engraving)
2772909 The Last Fight in Morocco (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Last Fight in Morocco)

View of Strasbourg (engraving)
3646953 View of Strasbourg (engraving) by German School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: View of Strasbourg. Illustration from unidentified late 19th century history book)

Fleckenstein Castle, Alsace (engraving)
3646879 Fleckenstein Castle, Alsace (engraving) by German School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Fleckenstein Castle, Alsace)

Hukoen
2905668 Hukoen by Nieuhof, Johannes (1618-1672) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: View of Hukoen or Hukeu city in China, with a fortified wall)

The Defences of Paris, clearing the Enceinte of the Fortifications (engraving)
2773820 The Defences of Paris, clearing the Enceinte of the Fortifications (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Defences of Paris)

Plan of the Fortifications of Paris (engraving)
2773843 Plan of the Fortifications of Paris (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Plan of the Fortifications of Paris)

Cyclopean Fortress on the Island of Samothrace, on the Coast of Thrace (engraving)
2774088 Cyclopean Fortress on the Island of Samothrace, on the Coast of Thrace (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Sketches of Cherbourg (engraving)
2771613 Sketches of Cherbourg (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Sketches of Cherbourg)

The Fort of Selimghur, Delhi (engraving)
2785873 The Fort of Selimghur, Delhi (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Fort of Selimghur, Delhi)

Windsor Castle from the Thames (colour litho)
728635 Windsor Castle from the Thames (colour litho) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Windsor Castle from the Thames)

Interior of Hastings Castle (engraving)
730553 Interior of Hastings Castle (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Interior of Hastings Castle)

Pevensey Castle (b / w photo)
728807 Pevensey Castle (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: General view of the ruins of Pevensey Castle, a medieval castle at Pevensey)

Castle of Kilkenny (engraving)
725749 Castle of Kilkenny (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Castle of Kilkenny, from the College Meadow)

North and East Corner of the Wall of Peking, 1860 (b / w photo)
701860 North and East Corner of the Wall of Peking, 1860 (b/w photo) by Beato, Felice (Felix) (1825-c.1908); Private Collection; British, out of copyright

The escape of Captain Lux from the German fortress of Glatz (colour litho)
2782480 The escape of Captain Lux from the German fortress of Glatz (colour litho) by French School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Avignon, Fortifications (colour photo)
2804163 Avignon, Fortifications (colour photo) by French Photographer, (19th century) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Avignon, Fortifications)

Bricquebec, Chateau, Donjon et Fortifications (colour photo)
2803494 Bricquebec, Chateau, Donjon et Fortifications (colour photo) by French Photographer, (19th century) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Bricquebec, Chateau, Donjon et Fortifications)

The triumphal welcome to the Crown Prince in Libya (colour litho)
2809035 The triumphal welcome to the Crown Prince in Libya (colour litho) by Beltrame, Achille (1871-1945); Private Collection; (add.info.: The triumphal receptions to the Crown Prince in Libya)

The first wings of war in Afghanistan (colour litho)
2808807 The first wings of war in Afghanistan (colour litho) by Beltrame, Achille (1871-1945); Private Collection; (add.info.: The first wings of war in Afghanistan)

Depiction of the rebuilding of Jerusalem (vellum)
LRI702678 Depiction of the rebuilding of Jerusalem (vellum) by Italian School, (14th century); Biblioteca Palatina, Parma, Italy; Luisa Ricciarini; Italian, out of copyright

View of part of the town of Timbuktu from a hill, illustration from Journal d
3328023 View of part of the town of Timbuktu from a hill, illustration from Journal d un Voyage a Tombouctou et a Jenne, 1830 (engraving) by Caillie

Thyra Dannebod ordering the The building of the Danevirke (etching)
3101190 Thyra Dannebod ordering the The building of the Danevirke (etching) by Frolich, Lorens (1820-1908); Private Collection; (add.info.: Thyra Dannebod ordering the The building of the Danevirke)

Portfolio of drawings by Mutio Oddi of Urbino and others - Port of Fuentes, c
2919736 Portfolio of drawings by Mutio Oddi of Urbino and others - Port of Fuentes, c.1635-40 (pen & ink on paper in bound volume) by Oddi

Culzean Castle from the North with Ailsa Craig, c. 1816 (oil on canvas)
3115276 Culzean Castle from the North with Ailsa Craig, c.1816 (oil on canvas) by Nasmyth, Alexander (1758-1840); 147.3x216.5 cm; Culzean Castle, Maybole

Alcazar Gardens, Seville, (oil on canvasboard)
650379 Alcazar Gardens, Seville, (oil on canvasboard) by Cooper, Colin Campbell (1856-1937); 37.5x45 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: Alcazar Gardens, Seville. Colin Campbell Cooper (1856-1937)

Arrival of St. Ursula during the Siege of Cologne, from the St
BEN303 Arrival of St.Ursula during the Siege of Cologne, from the St. Ursula Cycle, 1498 (oil on canvas) by Carpaccio, Vittore (c.1460/5-1523/6); 280x255 cm; Gallerie dell Accademia, Venice

Arrival of Cardinal Francesco Gonzaga; detail of the background showing an idealised view
BEN78457 Arrival of Cardinal Francesco Gonzaga; detail of the background showing an idealised view of Rome, from the Camera degli Sposi or Camera Picta

Battle of Mobile Bay, pub L Prang & Co. (colour litho)
2655393 Battle of Mobile Bay, pub L Prang & Co. (colour litho) by Thulstrup, Thure de (1848-1930); Private Collection; (add.info)

Battle of Williamsburg, pub. Kurz & Allison, 1893 (colour litho)
2655374 Battle of Williamsburg, pub. Kurz & Allison, 1893 (colour litho) by American School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Windsor from the Thames
GG14438 Windsor from the Thames by Marshall, Robert W. (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Windsor Castle: from the Thames; ); Photo eGavin Graham Gallery, London, UK; English

South-West Face of the Fortress of Chunur Ghur on the Ganges
WAG13319 South-West Face of the Fortress of Chunur Ghur on the Ganges, Uttar Pradesh (oil on canvas) by Hodges, William (1744-97); 122 x 160.7 cm; Wolverhampton Art Gallery, West Midlands

Map of Berlin, 1737 (engraving)
AGD355558 Map of Berlin, 1737 (engraving) by Dusableau, G. (fl.1737); Private Collection; (add.info.: Plan von der Koenigliche Residentz Stadt Berlin; plan of the Royal Residence; ); German

Bombardment of Island Number Ten in the Mississippi River, pub
AQS331939 Bombardment of Island Number Ten in the Mississippi River, pub. by Currier & Ives, 1862 (colour litho) by American School, (19th century); American Antiquarian Society, Worcester

Giovanni de Medici Surrounded at Rome, plate 1 from
BCC393564 Giovanni de Medici Surrounded at Rome, plate 1 from The History of the Medici, engraved by Philip Galle (1537-1612), c.1583 (engraving) by Straet

Landscape taken during the Second Anglo-Afghan War, 1878-80 (b / w photo)
JHL390961 Landscape taken during the Second Anglo-Afghan War, 1878-80 (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (19th century); Private Collection; English, out of copyright

Ambair, from India Ancient and Modern, 1867 (colour litho)
STC418244 Ambair, from India Ancient and Modern, 1867 (colour litho) by Simpson, William Crimea (1823-99); Private Collection; The Stapleton Collection; Scottish, out of copyright

Evening on the River Lee, Below Blackrock Castle, Co. Cork (oil on canvas)
CH469065 Evening on the River Lee, Below Blackrock Castle, Co. Cork (oil on canvas) by Atkinson, George Mounsey Wheatley (fl.1806-84)

Bamborough Castle (oil on canvas)
STC468898 Bamborough Castle (oil on canvas) by Nesfield, William Andrews (1793-1881); Private Collection; (add.info.: A Norman fortification at Bamburgh, Northumberland)

Aalst, 1649 (hand-coloured engraving)
478387 Aalst, 1649 (hand-coloured engraving) by Blaeu, Joan (1596-1673); Private Collection; (add.info.: Aalst, a town in Flanders)

Plan of Acre in the thirteenth century (litho) (b / w photo)
STC400585 Plan of Acre in the thirteenth century (litho) (b/w photo) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; The Stapleton Collection; English, out of copyright

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Discover the allure of ancient fortresses scattered across Europe and beyond. From the majestic Dunnottar Castle perched on a cliff in Scotland to the enchanting Corfe Castle nestled in Dorset, England, these historic strongholds transport you back in time. Journey through Wales and marvel at Carreg Cennen Castle, standing proudly amidst the breathtaking Brecon Beacons National Park. In Ireland's County Tipperary, gaze upon the formidable Rock of Cashel, an awe-inspiring medieval fortress steeped in history. Monmouthshire's Monnow Bridge and Gate exude charm as they span over the River Monnow. Venture into Transylvania's Bran Castle (Dracula castle) for a spine-tingling experience like no other. Loch Ness unveils its secrets with Castle Urquhart guarding its shores while Hambledon Hill's prehistoric hill fort offers a glimpse into ancient civilizations. Aerial views showcase Arundel Castle majestically rising from South Downs while Castle Tioram stands resolute on Eilean Tioram where rivers meet. Embark on an adventure through time as you explore these remarkable fortresses that have witnessed centuries of history.