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Armed Collection (#10)

"Armed with Determination: The Legacy of Michael Collins" Michael Collins, a prominent figure in Irish history

Background imageArmed Collection: Saint Anthony Beaten by the Devils, (pen and brown ink, brown wash)

Saint Anthony Beaten by the Devils, (pen and brown ink, brown wash)
827546 Saint Anthony Beaten by the Devils, (pen and brown ink, brown wash) by Guercino (Giovanni Francesco Barbieri) (1591-1666); 21x26.5

Background imageArmed Collection: Hudibras First Adventure, from Hudibras by Samuel Butler, 1726, illustration from Hogarth Restored

Hudibras First Adventure, from Hudibras by Samuel Butler, 1726, illustration from Hogarth Restored
STC451200 Hudibras First Adventure, from Hudibras by Samuel Butler, 1726, illustration from Hogarth Restored: The Whole Works of the celebrated William Hogarth, re-engraved by Thomas Cook, pub

Background imageArmed Collection: King Gustav III of Sweden & a Soldier, Episode from the Russian War 1789 (oil on canvas)

King Gustav III of Sweden & a Soldier, Episode from the Russian War 1789 (oil on canvas)
5037527 King Gustav III of Sweden & a Soldier, Episode from the Russian War 1789 (oil on canvas) by Hillestrom, Pehr (1732-1816); 50x95 cm; National Museum, Stockholm

Background imageArmed Collection: The tragedies of fanaticism (Colour Litho)

The tragedies of fanaticism (Colour Litho)
2809003 The tragedies of fanaticism (Colour Litho) by Beltrame, Achille (1871-1945); Private Collection; (add.info.: The tragedies of fanaticism)

Background imageArmed Collection: The Bloody Riots Of Trieste, The Crowd Charged By The Troop In Front Of The Austrian Lloyd Palace

The Bloody Riots Of Trieste, The Crowd Charged By The Troop In Front Of The Austrian Lloyd Palace (Colour Litho)
2798521 The Bloody Riots Of Trieste, The Crowd Charged By The Troop In Front Of The Austrian Lloyd Palace (Colour Litho) by Beltrame

Background imageArmed Collection: The Agitation In The Citeriore Calabria, The Serious Disorders Occured In Cassano-Ionio To Get New

The Agitation In The Citeriore Calabria, The Serious Disorders Occured In Cassano-Ionio To Get New Railways
2798527 The Agitation In The Citeriore Calabria, The Serious Disorders Occured In Cassano-Ionio To Get New Railways (colour litho) by Beltrame

Background imageArmed Collection: Chivalry, 1885 (oil on canvas)

Chivalry, 1885 (oil on canvas)
1767284 Chivalry, 1885 (oil on canvas) by Dicksee, Frank (1853-1928); 182.7x136.6 cm; Private Collection; Photo © Christies Images

Background imageArmed Collection: Battle scene between archers and cavalry, with castle and ships, c

Battle scene between archers and cavalry, with castle and ships, c. 1495-1500 (gouache and gold paint on vellum)
986282 Battle scene between archers and cavalry, with castle and ships, c.1495-1500 (gouache and gold paint on vellum) by French School

Background imageArmed Collection: A Roman Holiday, combat of gladiators, illustration from The Illustrated History of the World

A Roman Holiday, combat of gladiators, illustration from The Illustrated History of the World, published c
LLM438553 A Roman Holiday, combat of gladiators, illustration from The Illustrated History of the World, published c.1880 (digitally enhanced image) by English School

Background imageArmed Collection: Hercules and the Giants, c. 1475-80 (engraving)

Hercules and the Giants, c. 1475-80 (engraving)
659470 Hercules and the Giants, c.1475-80 (engraving) by Pollaiuolo, Antonio (1432/3-98) (school of); 36.7x54.7 cm; Private Collection; Photo © Christies Images

Background imageArmed Collection: Two Warriors; Zwei Kampfende, 1910 (oil on canvas)

Two Warriors; Zwei Kampfende, 1910 (oil on canvas)
826265 Two Warriors; Zwei Kampfende, 1910 (oil on canvas) by Macke, August (1887-1914); 63x36.7 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: Two Warriors; Zwei Kampfende. August Macke (1887-1914)

Background imageArmed Collection: The Romans attacking Augsburg, c. 1490 (brown ink and pale coloured washes on paper)

The Romans attacking Augsburg, c. 1490 (brown ink and pale coloured washes on paper)
986278 The Romans attacking Augsburg, c.1490 (brown ink and pale coloured washes on paper) by German School, (15th century); 19.7x14.5 cm; Private Collection; (add.info)

Background imageArmed Collection: The Battle of Cosa, (black chalk, pen and brown ink. )

The Battle of Cosa, (black chalk, pen and brown ink. )
990023 The Battle of Cosa, (black chalk, pen and brown ink.) by Zuccari, Taddeo (1529-66); 42.9x32 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: The Battle of Cosa. Taddeo Zuccaro (1529-1566)

Background imageArmed Collection: Hercules Killing Cacus, (woodcut)

Hercules Killing Cacus, (woodcut)
659519 Hercules Killing Cacus, (woodcut) by Goltzius, Hendrik (1558-1617); 41x33 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: Hercules Killing Cacus. Hendrik Goltzius (1558-1617). Woodcut

Background imageArmed Collection: Battle between the Georgians and the Mountain Tribes, 1826 (lithograph)

Battle between the Georgians and the Mountain Tribes, 1826 (lithograph)
1195833 Battle between the Georgians and the Mountain Tribes, 1826 (lithograph) by Orlowski, Alexander (Alexandr Osipovich Orlovsky) (1777-1832)

Background imageArmed Collection: After the Battle, (ink and wash on paper laid on board)

After the Battle, (ink and wash on paper laid on board)
651007 After the Battle, (ink and wash on paper laid on board) by Remington, Frederic (1861-1909); 44.5x69.7 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: After the Battle. Frederic Remington (1861-1909)

Background imageArmed Collection: The Charge, c. 1893-1931 (woodcut)

The Charge, c. 1893-1931 (woodcut)
1196621 The Charge, c. 1893-1931 (woodcut) by Vallotton, Felix Edouard (1865-1925); 20x26 cm; Private Collection; Photo © Christies Images

Background imageArmed Collection: Oriana (oil on panel)

Oriana (oil on panel)
659929 Oriana (oil on panel) by Hughes, Arthur (1832-1915) and Hunt, William Holman (1827-1910); 91.5x70.5 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: It is suspected that although labelled Arthur Hughes)

Background imageArmed Collection: Battle of Washita, 1887-88 (oil en grisaille on board)

Battle of Washita, 1887-88 (oil en grisaille on board)
985143 Battle of Washita, 1887-88 (oil en grisaille on board) by Remington, Frederic (1861-1909); 47x62.3 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: Battle of Washita. Frederic Remington (1861-1909)

Background imageArmed Collection: La Retour de Chasse : A Hunting Dog Guarding Dead Game, (oil on canvas)

La Retour de Chasse : A Hunting Dog Guarding Dead Game, (oil on canvas)
990343 La Retour de Chasse : A Hunting Dog Guarding Dead Game, (oil on canvas) by Oudry, Jean-Baptiste (1686-1755); 263x189 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: La Retour de Chasse)

Background imageArmed Collection: The Giaour, Conqueror of Hassan; Le Giaour, Vainqueur d Hassan, (oil on canvas)

The Giaour, Conqueror of Hassan; Le Giaour, Vainqueur d Hassan, (oil on canvas)
824542 The Giaour, Conqueror of Hassan; Le Giaour, Vainqueur d Hassan, (oil on canvas) by Vernet, Emile Jean Horace (1789-1863); 65x54 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: The Giaour)

Background imageArmed Collection: Samurai Combat (colour woodblock print)

Samurai Combat (colour woodblock print)
CHT176847 Samurai Combat (colour woodblock print) by Japanese School, (19th century); Bibliotheque des Arts Decoratifs, Paris, France; © Archives Charmet

Background imageArmed Collection: Balaam and the Ass, 1622 (oil on panel)

Balaam and the Ass, 1622 (oil on panel)
990083 Balaam and the Ass, 1622 (oil on panel) by Lastman, Pieter (1583-1633); 40.3x59.4 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: Balaam and the Ass. Pieter Lastman (1583-1633). Oil on panel

Background imageArmed Collection: DDE-90037631

DDE-90037631
Papua New Guinea, New Britain Island. A long-armed wonderpus octopus. Date: 11/02/2005

Background imageArmed Collection: DDE-90029782

DDE-90029782
France, Normandy, Colleville-Sur-Mer. View of Omaha Beach from the Normandy American Cemetery. Shot on the 66th Anniversary of D-Day. Date: 06/12/2006

Background imageArmed Collection: DDE-90029784

DDE-90029784
France, Normandy, Pointe du Hoc. Strategic point for German fortifications along the Normandy coast. Shot on 66th Anniversary of D-Day. Date: 06/12/2006

Background imageArmed Collection: DDE-90029783

DDE-90029783
France, Normandy, Pointe du Hoc. Strategic point for German fortifications along the Normandy coast. Shot on 66th Anniversary of D-Day. Date: 06/12/2006

Background imageArmed Collection: DDE-90029780

DDE-90029780
France, Normandy, Colleville-Sur-Mer. Normandy American Cemetery. White crosses mark the grave sites of 9, 387 who died during the Battle of Normandy. Date: 06/12/2006

Background imageArmed Collection: DDE-90029781

DDE-90029781
France, Normandy, Colleville-Sur-Mer. View of Omaha Beach from the Normandy American Cemetery. Shot on the 66th Anniversary of D-Day. Date: 06/12/2006

Background imageArmed Collection: DDE-90029779

DDE-90029779
France, Normandy, Colleville-Sur-Mer. Normandy American Cemetery. Nyland brothers grave site, brothers killed on D-Day that inspired the movie Saving Private Ryan. Date: 06/12/2006

Background imageArmed Collection: DDE-90029777

DDE-90029777
White crosses marking grave sites of American soldiers, Normandy American Cemetery, Colleville-Sur-Mer, Normandy, France Date: 12/08/2006

Background imageArmed Collection: DDE-90029778

DDE-90029778
France, Normandy, Arromanches Beach. Remembrance crosses placed in the sand on the 66th Anniversary of D-Day. Date: 06/12/2006

Background imageArmed Collection: DDE-90029776

DDE-90029776
White crosses for Battle of Normandy, Normandy American Cemetery, Colleville-Sur-Mer, Normandy, France Date: 21/07/2006

Background imageArmed Collection: DDE-90029775

DDE-90029775
White crosses for Battle of Normandy, Normandy American Cemetery, Colleville-Sur-Mer, Normandy, France Date: 21/07/2006

Background imageArmed Collection: DDE-90028042

DDE-90028042
Mallard Ducks (Anas platyrhynchos), Victoria, British Columbia, Canada Date: 12/08/2006

Background imageArmed Collection: DDE-90024845

DDE-90024845
Indonesia, Lembeh Strait. A wonderpus long-armed octopus moves over the ocean floor. Date: 05/10/2006

Background imageArmed Collection: Diana and her Nymphs Hunting - a modello, (oil on panel)

Diana and her Nymphs Hunting - a modello, (oil on panel)
987173 Diana and her Nymphs Hunting - a modello, (oil on panel) by Rubens, Peter Paul (1577-1640); 26.6x57.2 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: Diana and her Nymphs Hunting - a modello)

Background imageArmed Collection: Act X (Judanme), from the series 'Perspective Pictures of the Storehouse of Loyal... c. 1791 / 94

Act X (Judanme), from the series "Perspective Pictures of the Storehouse of Loyal... c. 1791 / 94
Act X (Judanme), from the series " Perspective Pictures of the Storehouse of Loyal Retainers (Uki-e kanadehon Chushingura)", Japan, c. 1791/94

Background imageArmed Collection: Celebrating the Centenary of 2nd (The Prince of Wales Own) Bombay Grenadiers, at Poonah, 1888

Celebrating the Centenary of 2nd (The Prince of Wales Own) Bombay Grenadiers, at Poonah, 1888. Creator: Unknown
Celebrating the Centenary of 2nd (The Prince of Wales Own) Bombay Grenadiers, at Poonah, 1888. From, The Graphic. An Illustrated Weekly Newspaper Volume 38. July to December, 1888

Background imageArmed Collection: The Maharajah of Oodeypore and the British Resident, c1891. Creator: James Grant

The Maharajah of Oodeypore and the British Resident, c1891. Creator: James Grant
The Maharajah of Oodeypore and the British Resident, c1891. From " Cassells Illustrated History of India Vol. II.", by James Grant. [Cassell Petter & Galpin, London, Paris and New York]

Background imageArmed Collection: Indian Nobles, c1891. Creator: James Grant

Indian Nobles, c1891. Creator: James Grant
Indian Nobles, c1891. From " Cassells Illustrated History of India Vol. II.", by James Grant. [Cassell Petter & Galpin, London, Paris and New York]

Background imageArmed Collection: A Sikh Soldier, c1891. Creator: James Grant

A Sikh Soldier, c1891. Creator: James Grant
A Sikh Soldier, c1891. From " Cassells Illustrated History of India Vol. I.", by James Grant. [Cassell Petter & Galpin, London, Paris and New York]

Background imageArmed Collection: Attack of the Blue-Jackets on Port Jacotel, c1891. Creator: James Grant

Attack of the Blue-Jackets on Port Jacotel, c1891. Creator: James Grant
Attack of the Blue-Jackets on Port Jacotel, c1891. From " Cassells Illustrated History of India Vol. I.", by James Grant. [Cassell Petter & Galpin, London, Paris and New York]

Background imageArmed Collection: Chinese Mountaineers, c1891. Creator: James Grant

Chinese Mountaineers, c1891. Creator: James Grant
Chinese Mountaineers, c1891. From " Cassells Illustrated History of India Vol. II.", by James Grant. [Cassell Petter & Galpin, London, Paris and New York]

Background imageArmed Collection: Lieutenant Flints Deed of Daring, c1891. Creator: James Grant

Lieutenant Flints Deed of Daring, c1891. Creator: James Grant
Lieutenant Flints Deed of Daring, c1891. From " Cassells Illustrated History of India Vol. I.", by James Grant. [Cassell Petter & Galpin, London, Paris and New York]




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"Armed with Determination: The Legacy of Michael Collins" Michael Collins, a prominent figure in Irish history, was an ardent Irish Nationalist and the founder and director of Sinn Fein. Born in 1890, he dedicated his life to fighting for Ireland's independence from British rule. With unwavering determination, he led the charge towards freedom. In another part of Europe, during the Napoleonic Wars, French Cuirassiers showcased their might as heavy cavalry in the French Army. Armed with swords and wearing protective armor called cuirasses, they struck fear into their enemies' hearts. On a different continent altogether lies India - home to rich cultural heritage. A picture of Hindu goddess Durga captures her armed form symbolizing strength and protection. She is revered by millions across Asia for her power to overcome evil forces. The Second World War brought about many battles at sea. One such encounter was between HMS Jervis Bay and Admiral Scheer. Armed with courage against overwhelming odds, HMS Jervis Bay valiantly attacked its adversary to protect allied ships. Traveling back in time to ancient Rome reveals warriors dressed in elaborate costumes ready for battle. These armed soldiers were prepared to defend their empire against any threat that came their way. Fast forward to modern times; an Avro Vulcan B2 aircraft armed with a Blue Steel stand-off bomb showcases technological advancements during the Cold War era. This powerful weapon served as a deterrent against potential aggressors. During World War II, unity was crucial among nations fighting together against tyranny. A poster depicting "The British Commonwealth of Nations Together" highlights how countries joined forces while being armed not just physically but also ideologically - united by a common cause. Amidst all these historical events stands RMS Orvieto - an Orient Line Steamer that sailed through treacherous waters carrying passengers safely across vast oceans while being equipped with necessary safety measures onboard.