Afghanistan Collection (#7)

The Khans Kibitka, the Khan starting for a Raid (engraving)
1591026 The Khans Kibitka, the Khan starting for a Raid (engraving) by Simpson, William Crimea (1823-99) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Khans Kibitka, the Khan starting for a Raid)

Map of the Heri-Rud Valley, from Pul-i-Khatun to Zulfagar
1591008 Map of the Heri-Rud Valley, from Pul-i-Khatun to Zulfagar, showing the Positions recently seized by Russia (engraving) by English School

Map showing the Disputed Frontier between Russian Turkestan and Afghanistan (engraving)
1590998 Map showing the Disputed Frontier between Russian Turkestan and Afghanistan (engraving) by English School

Scene of the Battle near Candahar
1590672 Scene of the Battle near Candahar, on 22 September, between Ayoub Khan and the Ameer Abdurrahman (engraving) by English School

A Frontier Dispute (engraving)
1604657 A Frontier Dispute (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: A Frontier Dispute. Illustration for The Illustrated London News, 31 March 1894)

The Afghan Peace Negotiations, Camp of Ameer Yakoob Khan, at Gundamuk (engraving)
1099657 The Afghan Peace Negotiations, Camp of Ameer Yakoob Khan, at Gundamuk (engraving) by Simpson, William Crimea (1823-99) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Afghan Peace Negotiations)

The Afghan Revolt, the Citadel of Herat (engraving)
1099771 The Afghan Revolt, the Citadel of Herat (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Afghan Revolt, the Citadel of Herat)

Sketches in Afghanistan (engraving)
1099754 Sketches in Afghanistan (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Sketches in Afghanistan)

Bridge over the Murkhi Kheyl at Suffaid Sung (engraving)
1099703 Bridge over the Murkhi Kheyl at Suffaid Sung (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Bridge over the Murkhi Kheyl at Suffaid Sung)

Sketches in Afghanistan (engraving)
1099673 Sketches in Afghanistan (engraving) by Dadd, Frank (1851-1929) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Sketches in Afghanistan)

Interior of the Residency at Cabul
1099880 Interior of the Residency at Cabul, showing the Position in which the Defenders Last took Refuge (engraving) by English School

Street in the Bazaar at Cabul (engraving)
1099794 Street in the Bazaar at Cabul (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Street in the Bazaar at Cabul)

Buddhist Remains in Afghanistan (engraving)
1099877 Buddhist Remains in Afghanistan (engraving) by Simpson, William Crimea (1823-99) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Buddhist Remains in Afghanistan)

Afghanistan, Different Transport Animals used in the Campaign in the South (engraving)
1060255 Afghanistan, Different Transport Animals used in the Campaign in the South (engraving) by Dollman, John Charles (1851-1934) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Afghanistan)

Afghanistan, Meeting of General Sir D Stewart and Mr Lepel Griffin with the New Ameer
1060230 Afghanistan, Meeting of General Sir D Stewart and Mr Lepel Griffin with the New Ameer, Abdurrahman Khan, outside Cabul, 11 August (engraving) by English School

Afghanistan, on the Road to Candahar (engraving)
1060217 Afghanistan, on the Road to Candahar (engraving) by Fripp, Charles Edwin (1854-1906); Private Collection; (add.info.: Afghanistan, on the Road to Candahar)

The Impending Afghan War, Peshawur and the Khyber Pass (engraving)
1060082 The Impending Afghan War, Peshawur and the Khyber Pass (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Impending Afghan War, Peshawur and the Khyber Pass)

Afghanistan, the Last Interview of Shere Ali with an English Viceroy at the Umballah Durbar
1060073 Afghanistan, the Last Interview of Shere Ali with an English Viceroy at the Umballah Durbar, 27 March 1869 (engraving) by English School

The Afghan War, Shere Ali, Ameer of Afghanistan (engraving)
1059990 The Afghan War, Shere Ali, Ameer of Afghanistan (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Afghan War, Shere Ali, Ameer of Afghanistan)

A Momentous Decision, Shere Ali dictating his Reply to the British Viceroy (engraving)
1059964 A Momentous Decision, Shere Ali dictating his Reply to the British Viceroy (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: A Momentous Decision)

The Camp of the Afghan Boundary Commission near Tirpul
1041319 The Camp of the Afghan Boundary Commission near Tirpul, in the Valley of the Hari-Rud (engraving) by English School

Tommy Atkins on Baggage-Guard with a "Bobbery"Camel (litho)
1038800 Tommy Atkins on Baggage-Guard with a " Bobbery" Camel (litho) by English School

Lord Lytton and the Afghan Campaign
1037649 Lord Lytton and the Afghan Campaign, Bridge of Boats across the River Indus at Kushalghan (engraving) by English School

The Afghan War, Conflict of 1st Punjaub Cavalry and 15th Hussars with Afghan Cavalry (engraving)
1106757 The Afghan War, Conflict of 1st Punjaub Cavalry and 15th Hussars with Afghan Cavalry (engraving) by Woodville

Afghan Hospitality (engraving)
1106699 Afghan Hospitality (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Afghan Hospitality)

The Afghan War, Attack on General Biddulphs Rear-Guard at Khushk-I-Nakhud
1106634 The Afghan War, Attack on General Biddulphs Rear-Guard at Khushk-I-Nakhud, Charge of the 3rd Sind Horse (engraving) by English School

The Afghan War, decorating a Native Soldier with the Order of British India
1106621 The Afghan War, decorating a Native Soldier with the Order of British India, at Khelat-I-Ghilzai (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Afghan War)

The Afghan War, the Safed Koh Range, from the Khoord Khyber (engraving)
1106610 The Afghan War, the Safed Koh Range, from the Khoord Khyber (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Afghan War, the Safed Koh Range)

The Afghan War, a View in the Bolan Pass (engraving)
1106600 The Afghan War, a View in the Bolan Pass (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Afghan War, a View in the Bolan Pass)

The Afghan War, Advanced Camp at Basawul, on the Cabul River (engraving)
1106506 The Afghan War, Advanced Camp at Basawul, on the Cabul River (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Afghan War, Advanced Camp at Basawul)

The Afghan War, the Ishpola Tope
1106500 The Afghan War, the Ishpola Tope, with Line of March in the Dry Bed of the Khyber River (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Afghan War)

The Afghan War, Interior of the Fort at Dakka (engraving)
1106488 The Afghan War, Interior of the Fort at Dakka (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Afghan War, Interior of the Fort at Dakka)

An Incident in the March of our Troops from Afghanistan (engraving)
1106917 An Incident in the March of our Troops from Afghanistan (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: An Incident in the March of our Troops from Afghanistan)

The Afghan War, British Camp at Pezwan (engraving)
1106855 The Afghan War, British Camp at Pezwan (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Afghan War, British Camp at Pezwan)

The Afghan War, Guns crossing the Khojak Pass on the Road to Candahar (engraving)
1106821 The Afghan War, Guns crossing the Khojak Pass on the Road to Candahar (engraving) by Woodville, Richard Caton II (1856-1927) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Afghan War)

The War in Afghanistan, City of Candahar (engraving)
1106807 The War in Afghanistan, City of Candahar (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The War in Afghanistan, City of Candahar)

Major Cavagnari sealing the Treaty of Peace at Gandamak, 26 May 1879 (engraving)
1054144 Major Cavagnari sealing the Treaty of Peace at Gandamak, 26 May 1879 (engraving) by English School

Afghanistan, the Ameers Body-Guard (engraving)
1054058 Afghanistan, the Ameers Body-Guard (engraving) by Dollman, John Charles (1851-1934) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Afghanistan, the Ameers Body-Guard)

Afghanistan, General Roberts Victory at Baba Wali, 1 September (engraving)
1060304 Afghanistan, General Roberts Victory at Baba Wali, 1 September (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Afghanistan)

The Evacuation of Candahar, Notes on the Return March (engraving)
1054421 The Evacuation of Candahar, Notes on the Return March (engraving) by Corbould, Alfred Chantrey (1852-1920); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Evacuation of Candahar)

British Awards for Valour on Sea and Land during the Last Fifty Years (chromolitho)
1047353 British Awards for Valour on Sea and Land during the Last Fifty Years (chromolitho) by English School

The Afghan War, with General Sir Samuel Browne (engraving)
1058664 The Afghan War, with General Sir Samuel Browne (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Afghan War, with General Sir Samuel Browne)

With the Indian Section of the Afghan Frontier Commission (engraving)
1045888 With the Indian Section of the Afghan Frontier Commission (engraving) by English School

The Afghan Campaign, Garrison Sports at Candahar, a Sketch at the Winning Post (engraving)
1045505 The Afghan Campaign, Garrison Sports at Candahar, a Sketch at the Winning Post (engraving) by Nash, Joseph (d.1922); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Afghan Campaign)

Afghanistan, tobogganing at Cabul (engraving)
1045491 Afghanistan, tobogganing at Cabul (engraving) by Nash, Joseph (d.1922); Private Collection; (add.info.: Afghanistan, tobogganing at Cabul)

"Left to Die", an Incident in the Afghan War (engraving)
1045327 " Left to Die", an Incident in the Afghan War (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: " Left to Die", an Incident in the Afghan War)

Afghanistan, Notes at Kandahar (engraving)
1045320 Afghanistan, Notes at Kandahar (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Afghanistan, Notes at Kandahar)

Afghanistan, Buddhist Antiquities found at Adah, near Jellalabad (engraving)
1045304 Afghanistan, Buddhist Antiquities found at Adah, near Jellalabad (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Afghanistan)

The Afghan War, preparing for the Spring Campaign (engraving)
1058845 The Afghan War, preparing for the Spring Campaign (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Afghan War, preparing for the Spring Campaign)

The Afghan Campaign, the Ex-Ameer Yakoob Khan and his Heir-Apparent in the British Camp at Kushi
1054281 The Afghan Campaign, the Ex-Ameer Yakoob Khan and his Heir-Apparent in the British Camp at Kushi, 29 September (engraving) by English School

On the Road to Cabul, a Stampede from the Hills (engraving)
1054219 On the Road to Cabul, a Stampede from the Hills (engraving) by Ralston, William (1848-1911) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: On the Road to Cabul, a Stampede from the Hills)

The Last Photograph of Major Cavagnari
1054394 The Last Photograph of Major Cavagnari, a Conference with Yakoob Khan at Gundamak (engraving) by English School

The Campaign in Afghanistan (engraving)
1054348 The Campaign in Afghanistan (engraving) by Fripp, Charles Edwin (1854-1906); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Campaign in Afghanistan)

The Afghan Campaign, the Capture of Cabul (engraving)
1054308 The Afghan Campaign, the Capture of Cabul (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Afghan Campaign, the Capture of Cabul)

Dancing Dervishes, c. 1480 (opaque watercolour and gold on paper)
6176508 Dancing Dervishes, c.1480 (opaque watercolour and gold on paper) by Bihzad (fl.1500) (attr)

The last interview of Shere Ali with an English Viceroy at the Umballah Furbar
2905888 The last interview of Shere Ali with an English Viceroy at the Umballah Furbar by English School

Belooch Levies (engraving)
1609096 Belooch Levies (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Belooch Levies. Illustration for The Illustrated London News, 19 September 1857)

The Rock-Cut Statues of Bamian, Central Asia, the Largest Statue (engraving)
1624787 The Rock-Cut Statues of Bamian, Central Asia, the Largest Statue (engraving) by Simpson, William Crimea (1823-99) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Rock-Cut Statues of Bamian)

The Afghan War, a Block in the Jugdulluk Pass (engraving)
1613850 The Afghan War, a Block in the Jugdulluk Pass (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Afghan War, a Block in the Jugdulluk Pass)

Map of Afghanistan and the Adjacent Territories of Russian Turkestan
1591060 Map of Afghanistan and the Adjacent Territories of Russian Turkestan, Persia, and India (engraving) by English School

With the Afghan Boundary Commission
1591012 With the Afghan Boundary Commission, Bungra, or Khattuk Dance, performed by the 20th Punjaub Infantry at Bala Murghab (engraving) by Overend

Afghan costumes, 19th Century (coloured engraving)
3640634 Afghan costumes, 19th Century (coloured engraving) by German School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Afghan costumes, 19th Century)

The Remnant of an Army: Arrival of Dr. Brydon at Jellalabad (engraving)
663588 The Remnant of an Army: Arrival of Dr. Brydon at Jellalabad (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Remnant of an Army: Arrival of Dr)

The momentous decision (engraving)
728540 The momentous decision (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The momentous decision - Shere Ali dictating his reply to the British Viceroy)

Captain Bulstrode Bygrave (1802-73) c. 1838 (oil on canvas)
NAM237704 Captain Bulstrode Bygrave (1802-73) c.1838 (oil on canvas) by English School, (19th century); National Army Museum

Study of an Afghan Warrior, Tehran, 1848 (pencil, w / c & bodycolour on paper)
CW191958 Study of an Afghan Warrior, Tehran, 1848 (pencil, w/c & bodycolour on paper) by Laurens, Jules Joseph Augustin (1825-1901); 41x31 cm; Private Collection; eChristopher Wood Gallery, London

North-Western Afghan mountain troops fighting against the British, engraved by H
CHT165184 North-Western Afghan mountain troops fighting against the British, engraved by H

Native and British soldiers resting during the Second Anglo-Afghan War
JHL390958 Native and British soldiers resting during the Second Anglo-Afghan War, 1878-80 (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (19th century); Private Collection; English, out of copyright

Driving the Afghans from their mountain fastnesses (litho)
STC373395 Driving the Afghans from their mountain fastnesses (litho) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Second Anglo-Afghan War)

A Sketch in an Afghan Village, Women washing Linen (engraving)
1099758 A Sketch in an Afghan Village, Women washing Linen (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: A Sketch in an Afghan Village, Women washing Linen)

The Late Major Sir Pierre Louis Napoleon Cavagnari
1099746 The Late Major Sir Pierre Louis Napoleon Cavagnari, KCB, CSI, British Resident at Cabul (engraving) by English School

Afghan Portraits (engraving)
1099706 Afghan Portraits (engraving) by Dadd, Frank (1851-1929) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Afghan Portraits)

Concluding Sketches of the Afghan War (engraving)
1054413 Concluding Sketches of the Afghan War (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Concluding Sketches of the Afghan War)

The Afghan Campaign, the Ruins of the British Residency, Cabul (engraving)
1054310 The Afghan Campaign, the Ruins of the British Residency, Cabul (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Afghan Campaign)

The retreat from Afghanistan, 1842 (colour litho)
2792208 The retreat from Afghanistan, 1842 (colour litho) by McCormick, Arthur David (1860-1943); Private Collection; (add.info.: The retreat from Afghanistan, 1842)

Devata (female divinite) sitting. Sculpture in dry stone. 7th century
JLJ4579960 Devata (female divinite) sitting. Sculpture in dry stone. 7th century. From Afghanistan, monastery of Fondukistan

The Blockade of a Refractory Tribe in Waziristan (b / w photo)
1628999 The Blockade of a Refractory Tribe in Waziristan (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Blockade of a Refractory Tribe in Waziristan)

Contraband of War on the Waziri Frontier (engraving)
1629238 Contraband of War on the Waziri Frontier (engraving) by Woodville, Richard Caton II (1856-1927) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Contraband of War on the Waziri Frontier)

Afghans at their Namaz (engraving)
1613926 Afghans at their Namaz (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Afghans at their Namaz. Illustration for The Illustrated London News, 20 March 1880)

The Afghan Boundary Question, the Road through the Bolan Pass (engraving)
1614178 The Afghan Boundary Question, the Road through the Bolan Pass (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Afghan Boundary Question)

The Afghan War, Charge of Cavalry in the Action of 11 December
1614084 The Afghan War, Charge of Cavalry in the Action of 11 December, to cover the Retreat of the Guns (engraving) by Schonberg

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"Journey through Afghanistan: A Tapestry of History and Beauty" In the rugged terrain of Afghanistan, a US Sikorsky UH-60 Black Hawk Helicopter soars above, symbolizing resilience and determination. The Kings Own Scottish Borderers stand tall in Afghanistan, showcasing the international effort to bring stability and peace to this ancient land. At the Shrine of Hazrat Ali in Mazar-I-Sharif, spirituality intertwines with history as worshippers pay homage to their revered saint. Unveiling a glimpse into the past, a vintage map from the 1860s reveals the intricate borders and diverse regions that make up modern-day Afghanistan. An RAF Chinook Helicopter maneuvers its way towards a landing site - an emblematic image representing support and aid for Afghan communities. Peering through the Khyber Pass, one can catch sight of breathtaking vistas that stretch deep into Afghanistan's heartland – a testament to its natural beauty. Once standing proudly in Bamiyan Valley, a colossal Buddha statue now exists only in memories after being destroyed by Taliban forces; reminding us of cultural loss but also resilience against extremism. Amidst picturesque landscapes lies the Panjshir Valley – an oasis of tranquility amidst turbulent times – where hope blossoms against all odds. Witnessing power in motion, Apache helicopters unleash rockets upon enemy targets - exemplifying bravery displayed by coalition forces protecting Afghan citizens' freedom. High above Afghan skies soar U. S Air Force C-17 Globemasters carrying vital supplies; bridging nations together during challenging times. Intriguingly complex yet undeniably captivating, Afghanistan weaves together tales of struggle and triumph while preserving its rich heritage amidst adversity.