Attacker Collection (#7)

The Sack of the French, 1634 (oil on copper)
RAF227496 The Sack of the French, 1634 (oil on copper) by Heinrich, Vitus (fl. 1634-56); 25x41 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: armies of Charles de Bourbon; ); Photo © Rafael Valls Gallery

The Coldstream Guards at Landrecies, August 1914 (colour litho)
STC311028 The Coldstream Guards at Landrecies, August 1914 (colour litho) by Wollen, William Barnes (1857-1936) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: during the retreat from Mons)

The Russian Cavalry Fighting the Germans in a Village in 1915, c. 1915-16 (oil on canvas)
BAL241150 The Russian Cavalry Fighting the Germans in a Village in 1915, c.1915-16 (oil on canvas) by Masurovsky, Viktor Viketyevich (1859-1923); 133x206 cm; State Central Artillery Museum, St

Australian Lance-Corporal Albert Jacka, VC, from The War Illustrated Album deLuxe, published in London, 1916 (litho)
KW294138 Australian Lance-Corporal Albert Jacka, VC, from The War Illustrated Album deLuxe, published in London, 1916 (litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection

British troops in gas masks charge German trenches at Loos, France, September 25 1915
KW294136 British troops in gas masks charge German trenches at Loos, France, September 25 1915, from The War Illustrated Album deLuxe, published in London, 1916 (litho) by English School

A Tiger attacking an Arab Stallion, 1824 (oil on canvas)
CH400949 A Tiger attacking an Arab Stallion, 1824 (oil on canvas) by Towne, Charles (1763-1840); Private Collection; Photo © Christies Images

Scene of the Attack on Lady Florence Dixie (engraving)
1624286 Scene of the Attack on Lady Florence Dixie (engraving) by Watkins, Frank (fl.1859-94); Private Collection; (add.info.: Scene of the Attack on Lady Florence Dixie)

The Prince of Conde Hunting in a Sleigh in 1767 (oil on canvas)
XIR213974 The Prince of Conde Hunting in a Sleigh in 1767 (oil on canvas) by Perdrix, Jean Francois (1746-1809); 150x210 cm; Private Collection

Lieutenants Nelville and Coghill saving the Colours, 1881 (oleograph)
NAM195678 Lieutenants Nelville and Coghill saving the Colours, 1881 (oleograph) by de Neauville, Alfred A.B. (1851-1941) (after); National Army Museum, London; © National Army Museum

Hunting, 1871 (w / c on paper)
741660 Hunting, 1871 (w/c on paper) by Griset, Ernest Henry (1844-1907); Bromley Museum, Orpington, UK; Photo © Heini Schneebeli

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)

The Sacking of Troy or Catania, detail of the decorative scheme in the Gallery of Francis I (1494-1547)
XIR171370 The Sacking of Troy or Catania, detail of the decorative scheme in the Gallery of Francis I (1494-1547) 1535-40 (fresco and stucco) by Rosso Fiorentino

Fight for the Water Hole (colour litho)
PNP245579 Fight for the Water Hole (colour litho) by Schreyvogel, Charles (1861-1912); Private Collection; (add.info.: U.S. Cavalry and Indians in 1870s; ); Peter Newark Military Pictures

A Scene from the Russian-Turkish War in 1876-77, 1882 (oil on canvas)
BAL152023 A Scene from the Russian-Turkish War in 1876-77, 1882 (oil on canvas) by Kowalewsky, Pawel (1843-1903); 66x99.3 cm; Tretyakov Gallery, Moscow, Russia

Eudes (860-98) in battle against the Normans, from Histoire de France by Colart, published c. 1840 (engraving)
KW177724 Eudes (860-98) in battle against the Normans, from Histoire de France by Colart, published c.1840 (engraving) by French School

Dragon devouring the companions of Cadmus, engraved by Hendrik Goltzius, 1588 (engraving)
486475 Dragon devouring the companions of Cadmus, engraved by Hendrik Goltzius, 1588 (engraving) by Cornelisz. van Haarlem

Bear Baiting in Saxon Times, illustration from Hutchinsons Story of the British Nation, c. 1920 (litho)
STC292414 Bear Baiting in Saxon Times, illustration from Hutchinsons Story of the British Nation, c.1920 (litho) by Woodville

Misericord (wood)
PNH351544 Misericord (wood) by English School; Carlisle Cathedral, Carlisle, Cumbria, UK; (add.info.: Carlisle Cathedral was built in 1122; wife beating her husband; )

Travellers Attacked by Bandits (oil on panel)
XAV212568 Travellers Attacked by Bandits (oil on panel) by Snayers, Peeter (1592-1667); 34.1x51.4 cm; Musee des Beaux-Arts, Valenciennes, France; (add.info.: Travellers attacked by robbers; )

Apache achievements, illustration from Le Petit Journal, supplement illustre, 26th May 1907 (colour litho)
XIR346320 Apache achievements, illustration from Le Petit Journal, supplement illustre, 26th May 1907 (colour litho) by French School

Pawnee chased by Cheyenne and a white man killed by Crooked Lance, illustration from the Black Horse Ledger
NBY331393 Pawnee chased by Cheyenne and a white man killed by Crooked Lance, illustration from the Black Horse Ledger, 1877-79 (pencil & crayon on paper) by American School

The Siege of Zaragoza in June 1808, engraved by Augustin Burdet (b. 1798) (engraving) (b / w photo)
XIR326618 The Siege of Zaragoza in June 1808, engraved by Augustin Burdet (b.1798) (engraving) (b/w photo) by Raffet, Denis-Auguste-Marie (1804-1860); Musee de la Ville de Paris, Musee Carnavalet

The Martyrdom of St. Florian (oil on panel)
XIR438807 The Martyrdom of St. Florian (oil on panel) by Altdorfer, Albrecht (c.1480-1538); Narodni Galerie, Prague, Czech Republic; (add.info.: Martyrdom of St Florian; )

Attempt to Shoot the Queen at the Windsor Railway Station, from The Illustrated London News
BAL127965 Attempt to Shoot the Queen at the Windsor Railway Station, from The Illustrated London News, 11th March 1882 (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection

A Lion Attacking and Killing a Bull, from a Kabila wa Dimna manuscript (gouache on paper)
XIR177167 A Lion Attacking and Killing a Bull, from a Kabila wa Dimna manuscript (gouache on paper) by Persian School, (15th century); Topkapi Palace Library, Istanbul

Lady Robbers, front page of the Illustrierte Zeitung, May 1897 (colour litho)
CHT163234 Lady Robbers, front page of the Illustrierte Zeitung, May 1897 (colour litho) by Austrian School, (19th century); Private Collection; © Archives Charmet

Charge of the Twenty-First Lancers, illustration from Glorious Battles of English History by Major C. H
IL193447 Charge of the Twenty-First Lancers, illustration from Glorious Battles of English History by Major C.H. Wylly, 1920s (colour litho) by Payne, Henry A. (Harry) (1868-1940); Private Collection

Terror of the Frankish population before the onslaught of the Normans in the 9th century (litho)
741254 Terror of the Frankish population before the onslaught of the Normans in the 9th century (litho) by Philippoteaux, Felix (1815-84) (after); Private Collection; (add.info)

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)

Bandits Scene (oil on canvas)
XIR417091 Bandits Scene (oil on canvas) by Wouwermans or Wouwerman, Philips (1619-68); Musee des Beaux-Arts, Nimes, France; (add.info.: Scene de Brigands; )

The Marseillais on the Champs-Elysees, 30th June 1792, engraved by Reinier Vinkeles (1741-1816)
CHT211952 The Marseillais on the Champs-Elysees, 30th June 1792, engraved by Reinier Vinkeles (1741-1816) and Daniel Vrydag (1765-1822) (coloured engraving) by Bulthuis

The Second of May, 1808. The Riot against the Mameluke Mercenaries, detail of a man with a dagger, 1814 (oil on canvas)
XIR194741 The Second of May, 1808. The Riot against the Mameluke Mercenaries, detail of a man with a dagger, 1814 (oil on canvas) by Goya y Lucientes, Francisco Jose de (1746-1828); Prado, Madrid

Death to the monster, front cover illustration from Le Petit Journal, supplement illustre
486924 Death to the monster, front cover illustration from Le Petit Journal, supplement illustre, 20th September 1914 (colour litho) by French School

A Tiger attacking a Bull, 1785 (oil on canvas)
827845 A Tiger attacking a Bull, 1785 (oil on canvas) by Peter, Johan Wenzel (1745-1829); 73.7x60 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: A Tiger attacking a Bull. Wenzel Peter (1744-1829)

Ms. New Coll 380, f41r. The antiquities of the Cathedral Church of Saint Mary, Carlisle, drawn by Robert Carlile
833750 Ms. New Coll 380, f41r. The antiquities of the Cathedral Church of Saint Mary, Carlisle, drawn by Robert Carlile, 1795 (pen & ink and w/c on paper) by Carlile

A Boar Hunt (oil on canvas)
BWM152523 A Boar Hunt (oil on canvas) by Snyders or Snijders, Frans (1579-1657); 333x211 cm; The Bowes Museum, Barnard Castle, County Durham, UK; © Bowes Museum

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

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"The Attacker: Unleashing Fury and Power in Art, War, and Nature" From the intense brushstrokes of Paolo Uccello's "The Battle of San Romano" to the vivid colors of "Bataille de neige a Romorantin, " the attacker emerges as a force to be reckoned with. In these masterpieces, we witness the relentless assault on fortresses and kingdoms, capturing the essence of conflict in its rawest form. Wellington's resolute cry of "Up, Guards, and at them. " echoes through time as he leads his troops into battle during the historic Battle of Waterloo. The chromolitho artwork immortalizes this pivotal moment when attackers charge forward with unwavering determination. But it is not only on canvas that we find the spirit of an attacker. Shakespeare's "The Taming of the Shrew" portrays music and discord entwined within scenes where characters clash like warriors on a battlefield. Engraved forever in our minds is their struggle for dominance. Nature too has its own embodiment of aggression - none more fierce than depicted in "The fury of a swan. " This captivating lithograph captures both beauty and danger as this seemingly graceful creature unleashes its wrath upon any who dare challenge it. Moving beyond artistry, history reveals technological advancements with names like Supermarine Attacker TS409 and WA473. These aircrafts symbolize humanity's quest for supremacy in aerial warfare - machines designed to strike fear into enemies' hearts from above. Yet let us not forget ancient times when Alaric I led his arch army during 5th-century battles or Hannibal faced off against Scipio Africanus at Zama during Second Punic War. These clashes shaped civilizations while showcasing attackers' prowess throughout centuries. Even closer to home lies Minnesota Volunteers from 1899 or Spain's Battle of river Salado in 1340; they stand testament to the bravery and sacrifice of those who fought for their beliefs.