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Attacker Collection (#8)

"The Attacker: Unleashing Fury and Power in Art, War

Background imageAttacker Collection: Travellers Attacked by Bandits (oil on panel)

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; )

Background imageAttacker Collection: Apache achievements, illustration from Le Petit Journal, supplement illustre

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

Background imageAttacker Collection: Pawnee chased by Cheyenne and a white man killed by Crooked Lance

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

Background imageAttacker Collection: The Siege of Zaragoza in June 1808, engraved by Augustin Burdet (b. 1798) (engraving) (b / w photo)

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

Background imageAttacker Collection: The Martyrdom of St. Florian (oil on panel)

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; )

Background imageAttacker Collection: Attempt to Shoot the Queen at the Windsor Railway Station, from The Illustrated London News

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

Background imageAttacker Collection: A Lion Attacking and Killing a Bull, from a Kabila wa Dimna manuscript (gouache on paper)

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

Background imageAttacker Collection: Lady Robbers, front page of the Illustrierte Zeitung, May 1897 (colour litho)

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

Background imageAttacker Collection: Charge of the Twenty-First Lancers, illustration from Glorious Battles of English History by Major

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

Background imageAttacker Collection: Terror of the Frankish population before the onslaught of the Normans in the 9th century (litho)

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)

Background imageAttacker 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 imageAttacker Collection: Bandits Scene (oil on canvas)

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; )

Background imageAttacker Collection: The Marseillais on the Champs-Elysees, 30th June 1792, engraved by Reinier Vinkeles (1741-1816)

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

Background imageAttacker Collection: The Second of May, 1808. The Riot against the Mameluke Mercenaries, detail of a man with a dagger

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

Background imageAttacker Collection: Death to the monster, front cover illustration from Le Petit Journal, supplement illustre

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

Background imageAttacker Collection: A Tiger attacking a Bull, 1785 (oil on canvas)

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)

Background imageAttacker Collection: Ms. New Coll 380, f41r. The antiquities of the Cathedral Church of Saint Mary, Carlisle

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

Background imageAttacker Collection: A Boar Hunt (oil on canvas)

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

Background imageAttacker 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 imageAttacker Collection: The Pillage of a Farm (oil on canvas)

The Pillage of a Farm (oil on canvas)
XIR243014 The Pillage of a Farm (oil on canvas) by French School, (17th century); Musee Bargoin, Clermont-Ferrand, France

Background imageAttacker Collection: Wrath, detail from the Table of the Seven Deadly Sins and the Four Last Things, c

Wrath, detail from the Table of the Seven Deadly Sins and the Four Last Things, c. 1480 (oil on panel)
XIR405649 Wrath, detail from the Table of the Seven Deadly Sins and the Four Last Things, c.1480 (oil on panel) by Bosch, Hieronymus (c.1450-1516); Prado, Madrid

Background imageAttacker Collection: Spanish Conquest of a Flemish Village (oil on canvas)

Spanish Conquest of a Flemish Village (oil on canvas)
BFM286606 Spanish Conquest of a Flemish Village (oil on canvas) by Snayers, Peeter (1592-1667); 82.3x115.5 cm; Schlossmuseum, Schloss Friedenstein, Gotha

Background imageAttacker Collection: The Bread Riot in Richmond, Virginia, 1863 (litho)

The Bread Riot in Richmond, Virginia, 1863 (litho)
PNP256386 The Bread Riot in Richmond, Virginia, 1863 (litho) by American School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Background imageAttacker Collection: The boarding and capturing of His Majestys late ship, Hermione (now Retribution) 25th October 1799

The boarding and capturing of His Majestys late ship, Hermione (now Retribution) 25th October 1799
RNM286344 The boarding and capturing of His Majestys late ship, Hermione (now Retribution) 25th October 1799, engraved by Roffe (coloured etching) by Elms

Background imageAttacker Collection: The Day We Celebrate, from Harpers Weekly 1867 (engraving) (b / w photo)

The Day We Celebrate, from Harpers Weekly 1867 (engraving) (b / w photo)
XJF268051 The Day We Celebrate, from Harpers Weekly 1867 (engraving) (b/w photo) by Nast, Thomas (1840-1902); Private Collection

Background imageAttacker Collection: Fol. 30r The Landing of the Greeks, the Siege of Tenedos Castle and the Death of the Defenders

Fol. 30r The Landing of the Greeks, the Siege of Tenedos Castle and the Death of the Defenders
XIR216459 Fol.30r The Landing of the Greeks, the Siege of Tenedos Castle and the Death of the Defenders, from the Codex Benito Santa Mora (vellum) by Spanish School

Background imageAttacker Collection: Dog with a wild duck (oil on canvas)

Dog with a wild duck (oil on canvas)
BWM155765 Dog with a wild duck (oil on canvas) by Oudry, Jean-Baptiste (1686-1755); The Bowes Museum, Barnard Castle, County Durham, UK; © Bowes Museum

Background imageAttacker Collection: The Battle of Rivoli, 1844 (oil on canvas) (detail of 28341)

The Battle of Rivoli, 1844 (oil on canvas) (detail of 28341)
XIR176686 The Battle of Rivoli, 1844 (oil on canvas) (detail of 28341) by Philippoteaux, Felix (c.1815-84); 465x543 cm; Chateau de Versailles, France

Background imageAttacker Collection: Agostino Novella Rescuing a Child who has been Bitten by a Dog

Agostino Novella Rescuing a Child who has been Bitten by a Dog, detail from the Blessed Agostino Novello Altarpiece, c
XIR161004 Agostino Novella Rescuing a Child who has been Bitten by a Dog, detail from the Blessed Agostino Novello Altarpiece, c.1328 (tempera on panel) by Martini, Simone (1284-1344); St

Background imageAttacker Collection: Setting fire to the Wall of the Fermiers Generaux in Paris on 12 July, 1789 (coloured engraving)

Setting fire to the Wall of the Fermiers Generaux in Paris on 12 July, 1789 (coloured engraving)
CHT441001 Setting fire to the Wall of the Fermiers Generaux in Paris on 12 July, 1789 (coloured engraving) by French School, (18th century); Bibliotheque Nationale, Paris

Background imageAttacker Collection: The Taking of Malakoff, 8th September 1855 (oil on canvas)

The Taking of Malakoff, 8th September 1855 (oil on canvas)
XNT218988 The Taking of Malakoff, 8th September 1855 (oil on canvas) by Yvon, Adolphe (1817-93); Musee des Beaux-Arts, Nantes, France; (add.info.: fortress stormed by the French; )

Background imageAttacker Collection: Dachshunds on a Badger, 1882 (oil on canvas)

Dachshunds on a Badger, 1882 (oil on canvas)
659098 Dachshunds on a Badger, 1882 (oil on canvas) by Maffei, Guido von (1838-1924); 166.4x121.8 cm; Private Collection; Photo © Christies Images

Background imageAttacker Collection: The Capture of Constantinople by Crusaders, 1204, illustration from Hutchinsons History of

The Capture of Constantinople by Crusaders, 1204, illustration from Hutchinsons History of the Nations
STC358096 The Capture of Constantinople by Crusaders, 1204, illustration from Hutchinsons History of the Nations, 1915 (colour litho) by Valda

Background imageAttacker Collection: Death of General Ward in the Battle of Tzeki, 20th August, 1862 during the Taiping Rebellion (litho)

Death of General Ward in the Battle of Tzeki, 20th August, 1862 during the Taiping Rebellion (litho)
PNP367560 Death of General Ward in the Battle of Tzeki, 20th August, 1862 during the Taiping Rebellion (litho) by English School




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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.