Ambush Collection

Cat Lone Ranger
Vertigo Artography

Santa caught by the tax inspector by H. M. Bateman
A rather surprised looking Father Christmas, who has arrived at the house of a tax inspector to innocently deliver toys on Christmas Eve, finds himself caught by a vigilant tax inspector. H.M

Goldenrod crab spider (Misumena vatia) yellow female on Honesty flower, Bristol, UK, April

Lord Methuen Rallying His Broken Forces at Tweebosch, 1902. Creator: Charles Mills Sheldon
Lord Methuen Rallying His Broken Forces at Tweebosch, 1902. Koos de la Rey ambushed Methuens column at Tweebosch on on 7 March 1902, Lord Methuen was captured by the Boers

General Gouraud escapes an assassination attempt on route from Damascas to Kunaitra, 1921. General Henri-Joseph-Eugene Gouraud (1867-1946), French High Commissioner of Syria

Trick cyclist Diavolo performing a loop the loop at the Royal Aquarium, London (litho)
7172759 Trick cyclist Diavolo performing a loop the loop at the Royal Aquarium, London (litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Scene from the Chushingura, the Japanese tale of the 47 Ronin (or 47 Samurai)
JAPAN: CHUSHINGURA. Scene from the Chushingura, the Japanese tale of the 47 Ronin (or 47 Samurai). Attack on the house of Lord Kira Yoshinaka by the samurai

An Ambuscade, (1901). Creator: Unknown
An Ambuscade, (1901). Ambush during the Second Afghan War, Afghanistan, in 1878: local fighters lie in wait for British forces. After a painting made late 19th-early 20th century

Portuguese guerrillas of the Peninsular War (colour litho)
8672947 Portuguese guerrillas of the Peninsular War (colour litho) by Gameiro, Alfredo Roque (1864-1935); Private Collection; (add.info)

A pirate prepares for ambush, mid 19th century (coloured engraving)
7339198 A pirate prepares for ambush, mid 19th century (coloured engraving) by Debelle, Alexandre (1805-97) (after); National Maritime Museum, London, UK; (add.info.: Creator: A)

Apotheke / Pharmacy (colour litho)
8666233 Apotheke / Pharmacy (colour litho) by Christophe (Colomb, Georges) (1856-1945); Private Collection; (add.info.: Apotheke)

A Village Potter (b/w photo)
8649183 A Village Potter (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: A Village Potter)

Delimitation of the Boundary of Lagash (litho)
8660949 Delimitation of the Boundary of Lagash (litho) by Wigfull, William Edward (1875-1939) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Delimitation of the Boundary of Lagash)

European plant hunters attacked by natives of South Africa in the mid-19th century
FLO4629396 European plant hunters attacked by natives of South Africa in the mid-19th century. Woodblock engraving from Louis van Houtte and Charles Lemaire's Flowers of the Gardens

English soldiers fighting in Transvaal. Second Anglo-Boer War, 1899-1902
CUL4892087 English soldiers fighting in Transvaal. Second Anglo-Boer War, 1899-1902. by Unknown Artist; (add.info.: English soldiers fighting in Transvaal)

A Savage Lesson, 1606 (litho)
8660973 A Savage Lesson, 1606 (litho) by Burton, H. M. (20th Century) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: A Savage Lesson, 1606)

Hauling in the lobster pot, 1903 (oil painting)
7339094 Hauling in the lobster pot, 1903 (oil painting) by Butler, Herbert E. (1861-1931); 60.9x91.4 cm; National Maritime Museum, London, UK; (add.info.: Creator: Herbert E)

Boy playing a prank on a policeman (b/w photo)
8635315 Boy playing a prank on a policeman (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Boy playing a prank on a policeman)

The Jews before Caligula, AD 40 (litho)
8661276 The Jews before Caligula, AD 40 (litho) by Valda, John Harris (1874-1942); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Jews before Caligula, AD 40)

The Battle of Coronea, BC 447 (litho)
8660779 The Battle of Coronea, BC 447 (litho) by Rowlandson, George Derville (1861-1930) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Battle of Coronea, BC 447)

Tabakhandlerin / Tobacconist (colour litho)
8666216 Tabakhandlerin / Tobacconist (colour litho) by Christophe (Colomb, Georges) (1856-1945); Private Collection; (add.info.: Tabakhandlerin)

Gobelinwirkerei / Gobelin Weaving (colour litho)
8666142 Gobelinwirkerei / Gobelin Weaving (colour litho) by Christophe (Colomb, Georges) (1856-1945); Private Collection; (add.info.: Gobelinwirkerei)

Flying, C E Gardner, King's Cup Winner 1936 (b/w photo)
8671572 Flying, C E Gardner, King's Cup Winner 1936 (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Flying, C E Gardner, King's Cup Winner 1936)

Bandolero (The Bandit), Anonymous artist, 19th century (painting)
AIS5377184 Bandolero (The Bandit), Anonymous artist, 19th century (painting); Museo de Artes y Costumbres Populares de Sevilla, Seville, Spain; (add.info.: Anonymous painting.); © Iberfoto

A werewolf, c.1880 (print)
7293301 A werewolf, c.1880 (print); (add.info.: Supernatural. Man dressed up as a werewolf. Imagery, France, ca 1880.); Photo: © Archives Charmet

Deer hunting using a water trap, 18th Century (engraving)
8663621 Deer hunting using a water trap, 18th Century (engraving) by German School, (18th century) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Deer hunting using a water trap)

Raid of Shamshi-Adad III to the Shore of "the Great Sea" (litho)
8660907 Raid of Shamshi-Adad III to the Shore of "the Great Sea" (litho) by Dudley, Robert Ambrose (1867-1951); Private Collection; (add.info)

Tern, Till, Toad, Tomb, Toss, Town, Toys, Trap, Tree, Trot, Tube, Turn (engraving)
8650011 Tern, Till, Toad, Tomb, Toss, Town, Toys, Trap, Tree, Trot, Tube, Turn (engraving) by German School, (19th century) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Tern, Till, Toad, Tomb, Toss)

Scapin's Deceits, 1896 (engraving)
ELD4833619 Scapin's Deceits, 1896 (engraving); Private Collection; (add.info.: Scapon's Deceits, Engraving from "Works" by Jean-Baptiste Poquelin dit Moliere)

Tartuffe, or The Imposter, 1896 (engraving)
ELD4833555 Tartuffe, or The Imposter, 1896 (engraving); Private Collection; (add.info.: Tartuffe, or The Imposter, Engraving from "Works" by Jean-Baptiste Poquelin dit Moliere)

Metzgerladen / Butcher Shop (colour litho)
8666187 Metzgerladen / Butcher Shop (colour litho) by Christophe (Colomb, Georges) (1856-1945); Private Collection; (add.info.: Metzgerladen)

Merrie England: Waited in ambush for them (litho)
8642426 Merrie England: Waited in ambush for them (litho) by Pearse, Alfred (19th Century) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Waited in ambush for them)

Asoka's Missionaries set up an Edict Pillar at Lauriya Nandangarh, BC 244 (litho)
8661017 Asoka's Missionaries set up an Edict Pillar at Lauriya Nandangarh, BC 244 (litho) by Ruith, Horace van (1839-1923); Private Collection; (add.info)

Bandits ambushing a train in the New Hampshire-Maine area of the United States, from "Young England" London
UTD4951116 Bandits ambushing a train in the New Hampshire-Maine area of the United States, from "Young England" London, 1888 (chromolithograph); United Archives GmbH

Bandits ambushing train
864155 Bandits ambushing train; (add.info.: Bandits ambushing a train in the New Hampshire-Maine area of the United States)

Destruction of the Roman gens Fabia at the Battle of the Cremera (engraving)
8635792 Destruction of the Roman gens Fabia at the Battle of the Cremera (engraving) by Leutemann, Heinrich (1824-1905); Private Collection; (add.info)

The Mouse (colour litho)
8633867 The Mouse (colour litho) by Thompson, George Henry (1853-1933); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Mouse. Illustration for The Poet and Other Animals by Harold Richardon (Ernest Nister)

A fool and his money are soon parted (colour litho)
8635659 A fool and his money are soon parted (colour litho) by Browne, Tom (1872-1910); Private Collection; (add.info.: A fool and his money are soon parted)

Magic trick performed by Buatier de Kolta (engraving)
8631322 Magic trick performed by Buatier de Kolta (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Magic trick performed by Buatier de Kolta)

Solomon sends Presents to Hiram (litho)
8660871 Solomon sends Presents to Hiram (litho) by Wright, Henry Charles Seppings (1850-1937); Private Collection; (add.info.: Solomon sends Presents to Hiram)

The famous plate spinning (b/w photo)
8673363 The famous plate spinning (b/w photo) by English photographer, (19th century) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: The famous plate spinning)

German Patrol in France, between c1914 and c1915. Creator: Bain News Service
German Patrol in France, between c1914 and c1915. German soldiers in France during World War I

Germans in S.W. Belgium, between 1914 and c1915. Creator: Bain News Service
Germans in S.W. Belgium, between 1914 and c1915. German soldiers near large haystacks in Belgium during World War I

Fujiwara no Yasumasa Playing the Flute by Moonlight, 1883. Creator: Tsukioka Yoshitoshi
Fujiwara no Yasumasa Playing the Flute by Moonlight, 1883

Fujiwara no Yasumasa Playing the Flute by Moonlight on an Open Moor, 1888. Creator: Tsukioka Yoshitoshi
Fujiwara no Yasumasa Playing the Flute by Moonlight on an Open Moor, 1888. From One Hundred Aspects of the Moon

Senchubo, 1864. Creator: Yoshitsuya
Senchubo, 1864. From Fifty-four Tales of the Gourd Group, number 15

Kimura Shigenari Overcoming Attackers, 1881. Creator: Tsukioka Yoshitoshi
Kimura Shigenari Overcoming Attackers, 1881. From A Mirror of Filial Piety in Japan

Costumes de Différent Pays, Paysan de l'Isle de Corse en Embuscade, c1797
Costumes de Different Pays, Paysan de l'Isle de Corse en Embuscade, c1797

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"Unseen and unexpected, the tax inspector ambushes Santa Claus, leaving him in a state of shock and disbelief. " "A goldenrod crab spider lies in wait on an honesty flower, ready to ambush its unsuspecting prey in Bristol, UK. " "In the midst of chaos, Lord Methuen rallies his broken forces at Tweebosch after falling victim to a devastating ambush in 1902. " "General Gouraud narrowly escapes an assassination attempt while traveling from Damascas to Kunaitra in 1921, proving his resilience against unseen enemies. " "The element of surprise is captured in 'An Ambuscade' as unknown figures lay hidden, waiting for their moment to strike with calculated precision. " "The Golliwoggs Bicycle Club finds themselves surrounded by cannibals as they unknowingly stumble upon an unexpected and dangerous encounter. " "Inspired by honor and loyalty, samurai warriors launch a fierce attack on the house of Lord Kira Yoshinaka in revenge for their fallen master's disgrace and suicide. A powerful scene from Chushingura depicted by an unknown artist during the 19th century. " "Brigands seize Englishmen captive amidst the rugged landscapes of Asia Minor - a chilling reminder that danger can lurk around every corner when least expected. " "A playful snowball fight takes an unexpected turn as one boy falls victim to a snowballing ambush - laughter turns into surprise. " "Dressed proudly in uniform at just three years old, the Prince Imperial of France becomes unwittingly caught up in the world's gaze - even young royalty cannot escape life's surprising twists and turns. " "In a display of resistance against British forces during the Boer War, Boer guerrillas successfully halt an armored train using rocks strategically placed on tracks. The artistry behind this daring ambush unfolds through historical photographs dating back to 1900. " "Military scenes unfold during Punic War Marcellus 208 as soldiers face the harsh reality of ambushes, showcasing the relentless nature of ancient warfare.