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Charging Collection (#7)

"Unleashing the Fury: The Power of Charging" From the historic charge of the Scots Greys at Waterloo to the fearless Royal Scots Dragoon Guards in Gulf War tanks

Background imageCharging Collection: Sheridans cavalry at the Battle of Fishers Hill (Shenandoah Valley), pub

Sheridans cavalry at the Battle of Fishers Hill (Shenandoah Valley), pub
AQS331973 Sheridans cavalry at the Battle of Fishers Hill (Shenandoah Valley), pub. by Currier & Ives, c.1864 (colour litho) by American School, (19th century); American Antiquarian Society

Background imageCharging Collection: A swell sport on a buffalo hunt, pub. by Currier & Ives, 1882 (colour litho)

A swell sport on a buffalo hunt, pub. by Currier & Ives, 1882 (colour litho)
AQS331968 A swell sport on a buffalo hunt, pub. by Currier & Ives, 1882 (colour litho) by Worth, Thomas (1834-1917) (after); American Antiquarian Society, Worcester, Massachusetts

Background imageCharging Collection: Landscape with a cavalry battle, gallows and a windmill beyond (oil on panel)

Landscape with a cavalry battle, gallows and a windmill beyond (oil on panel)
CH445194 Landscape with a cavalry battle, gallows and a windmill beyond (oil on panel) by Snayers, Peeter (1592-1667); 73x104.2 cm; Private Collection; Photo eChristies Images; Flemish

Background imageCharging Collection: The Chevalier de Bayard fighting the Spanish at the Battle of Fornovo, Italy, 1495 (colour litho)

The Chevalier de Bayard fighting the Spanish at the Battle of Fornovo, Italy, 1495 (colour litho)
5216835 The Chevalier de Bayard fighting the Spanish at the Battle of Fornovo, Italy, 1495 (colour litho) by Semant, Paul de (1855-1915); Private Collection; (add.info)

Background imageCharging Collection: The Old Guard at Waterloo (colour photogravure)

The Old Guard at Waterloo (colour photogravure)
3657078 The Old Guard at Waterloo (colour photogravure) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Old Guard at Waterloo)

Background imageCharging Collection: Charge! (engraving)

Charge! (engraving)
3656172 Charge! (engraving) by Paget, Henry Marriott (1856-1936) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Charge! Illustration for Boys Own (nd)

Background imageCharging Collection: Huns charging at the Battle of Chalons, 451 (engraving)

Huns charging at the Battle of Chalons, 451 (engraving)
3647145 Huns charging at the Battle of Chalons, 451 (engraving) by Neuville, Alphonse Marie de (1835-85) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Huns charging at the Battle of Chalons, 451)

Background imageCharging Collection: Battle of Resaca de la Palma (litho)

Battle of Resaca de la Palma (litho)
3622425 Battle of Resaca de la Palma (litho) by Ogden, Henry Alexander (1856-1936) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Battle of Resaca de la Palma, Texas, Mexican-American War, 1846)

Background imageCharging Collection: The Encounter between Arthur and Pellinore, from Stories of the Days of King Arthur by

The Encounter between Arthur and Pellinore, from Stories of the Days of King Arthur by
3587819 The Encounter between Arthur and Pellinore, from Stories of the Days of King Arthur by Charles Henry Hanson, pub.1898 (engraving) by Dore, Gustave (1832-83); The Stapleton Collection; French

Background imageCharging Collection: Highland soldiers form square against French cavalry at Quatres Bras, 19th century

Highland soldiers form square against French cavalry at Quatres Bras, 19th century
3697335 Highland soldiers form square against French cavalry at Quatres Bras, 19th century by Payne, Henry A. (Harry) (1868-1940) (after); Private Collection; (add.info)

Background imageCharging Collection: British troops entering Multan, 1849 (engraving)

British troops entering Multan, 1849 (engraving)
3744558 British troops entering Multan, 1849 (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Background imageCharging Collection: Battles of the Franco-Prussian War, 1870-1871 (coloured engraving)

Battles of the Franco-Prussian War, 1870-1871 (coloured engraving)
5998710 Battles of the Franco-Prussian War, 1870-1871 (coloured engraving) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Battles of the Franco-Prussian War, 1870-1871)

Background imageCharging Collection: La Garde (colour litho)

La Garde (colour litho)
6004677 La Garde (colour litho) by Caran d Ache (Emmanuel Poire) (1858-1909) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: La Garde)

Background imageCharging Collection: Une Charge au Moyen-Age (colour litho)

Une Charge au Moyen-Age (colour litho)
6004670 Une Charge au Moyen-Age (colour litho) by Caran d Ache (Emmanuel Poire) (1858-1909) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Une Charge au Moyen-Age)

Background imageCharging Collection: The great wars of Queen Victorias reign: the Anglo-Egyptian war (1882)

The great wars of Queen Victorias reign: the Anglo-Egyptian war (1882), the Mahdist Revolt (1883-1885)
6030879 The great wars of Queen Victorias reign: the Anglo-Egyptian war (1882), the Mahdist Revolt (1883-1885), and the British conquest of the Sudan (1896-1898) (photogravure) by English School

Background imageCharging Collection: The Riots near Sheffield (engraving)

The Riots near Sheffield (engraving)
1057017 The Riots near Sheffield (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Riots near Sheffield)

Background imageCharging Collection: The University Boat Race, Reminiscences of Last Years Contest (engraving)

The University Boat Race, Reminiscences of Last Years Contest (engraving)
1053465 The University Boat Race, Reminiscences of Last Years Contest (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The University Boat Race)

Background imageCharging Collection: The Battle of Gemaizeh, Suakin, 20 December, British Cavalry charging the Enemy towards the End of

The Battle of Gemaizeh, Suakin, 20 December, British Cavalry charging the Enemy towards the End of the Fight (engraving)
1055328 The Battle of Gemaizeh, Suakin, 20 December, British Cavalry charging the Enemy towards the End of the Fight (engraving) by Charlton

Background imageCharging Collection: A Troop of the Second Dragoon Guards (Scots Greys) on a Field-Day charging at a Gallop (b / w photo)

A Troop of the Second Dragoon Guards (Scots Greys) on a Field-Day charging at a Gallop (b / w photo)
1056528 A Troop of the Second Dragoon Guards (Scots Greys) on a Field-Day charging at a Gallop (b/w photo) by English photographer

Background imageCharging Collection: The Bombay Religious Riots (engraving)

The Bombay Religious Riots (engraving)
1627392 The Bombay Religious Riots (engraving) by Prior, Melton (1845-1910) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Bombay Religious Riots)

Background imageCharging Collection: Storming of Fort Donelson, Tenn. Feby. 15th 1862 (colour litho)

Storming of Fort Donelson, Tenn. Feby. 15th 1862 (colour litho)
497543 Storming of Fort Donelson, Tenn. Feby. 15th 1862 (colour litho) by Currier, N. (1813-88) and Ives, J.M. (1824-95); 30.4x40.5 cm; Gilder Lehrman Collection, New York

Background imageCharging Collection: Zulus advancing to attack at Kambula Hill, March 29th 1879 (litho)

Zulus advancing to attack at Kambula Hill, March 29th 1879 (litho)
STC373391 Zulus advancing to attack at Kambula Hill, March 29th 1879 (litho) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; The Stapleton Collection; English, out of copyright

Background imageCharging Collection: Battle of Malplaquet, September 11th 1709: Chevalier St

Battle of Malplaquet, September 11th 1709: Chevalier St
STC373385 Battle of Malplaquet, September 11th 1709: Chevalier St. George wounded (litho) During the War of the Spanish Succession; by English School

Background imageCharging Collection: The charge of the Royalist Infantry at Naseby, June 14th, 1645 (litho)

The charge of the Royalist Infantry at Naseby, June 14th, 1645 (litho)
STC373365 The charge of the Royalist Infantry at Naseby, June 14th, 1645 (litho) by Wollen, William Barnes (1857-1936) (after); Private Collection; The Stapleton Collection; English, out of copyright

Background imageCharging Collection: First Battle of the Somme (colour litho)

First Battle of the Somme (colour litho)
PNP386852 First Battle of the Somme (colour litho) by Wood, Stanley L. (1866-1928) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Lt. T. Wilkinson, Loyal North Lancashire Regiment, won the V. C)

Background imageCharging Collection: The Relief of Ladysmith - The Last Rush at Hlangwane Hill (litho)

The Relief of Ladysmith - The Last Rush at Hlangwane Hill (litho)
STC363443 The Relief of Ladysmith - The Last Rush at Hlangwane Hill (litho) by Bull, Rene(1872-1942); Private Collection; (add.info.: With the British advance)

Background imageCharging Collection: Father Kelleher and the 'Plan of Campaign'on the Ponsonby Estate, near Youghal, Ireland (engraving)

Father Kelleher and the "Plan of Campaign"on the Ponsonby Estate, near Youghal, Ireland (engraving)
1050411 Father Kelleher and the " Plan of Campaign" on the Ponsonby Estate, near Youghal, Ireland (engraving) by English School

Background imageCharging Collection: The Soudan, the 19th Hussars charging the Enemy at the Second Battle of Teb, 29 February (engraving)

The Soudan, the 19th Hussars charging the Enemy at the Second Battle of Teb, 29 February (engraving)
1061716 The Soudan, the 19th Hussars charging the Enemy at the Second Battle of Teb, 29 February (engraving) by Villiers, Frederic (1851-1922) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Soudan)

Background imageCharging Collection: The Charge of the 9th Lancers during the Retreat from Mons (colour litho)

The Charge of the 9th Lancers during the Retreat from Mons (colour litho)
701028 The Charge of the 9th Lancers during the Retreat from Mons (colour litho) by Wood, Stanley L. (1866-1928) (after); Private Collection; (add.info)

Background imageCharging Collection: The Charge of the Heavy Brigade, Battle of Balaclava, 1854 (gravure)

The Charge of the Heavy Brigade, Battle of Balaclava, 1854 (gravure)
959887 The Charge of the Heavy Brigade, Battle of Balaclava, 1854 (gravure) by Dupray, Henri-Louis (1841-1909); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Charge of the Heavy Brigade, Battle of Balaclava)

Background imageCharging Collection: Lutzows Wild Chase. (chromolitho)

Lutzows Wild Chase. (chromolitho)
1094113 Lutzows Wild Chase. (chromolitho) by German School, (19th century) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Lutzows Wild Chase)

Background imageCharging Collection: Lothair of France leads his army in an attack on the Holy Roman Emperors palace at Aachen

Lothair of France leads his army in an attack on the Holy Roman Emperors palace at Aachen, 978 (engraving)
969142 Lothair of France leads his army in an attack on the Holy Roman Emperors palace at Aachen, 978 (engraving) by French School

Background imageCharging Collection: Battle of Mollwitz (colour litho)

Battle of Mollwitz (colour litho)
964540 Battle of Mollwitz (colour litho) by Rochling, Carl (1855-1920); Private Collection; (add.info.: Battle of Mollwitz, First Silesian War, 10 April 1741)

Background imageCharging Collection: Richard III at Bosworth Field, 22 August 1485, from A Chronicle of England BC 55 to AD

Richard III at Bosworth Field, 22 August 1485, from A Chronicle of England BC 55 to AD
984796 Richard III at Bosworth Field, 22 August 1485, from A Chronicle of England BC 55 to AD 1485, pub. London, 1863 (colour litho) by Doyle

Background imageCharging Collection: 'Our cuirassiers have burst on the ranks of the accurst

"Our cuirassiers have burst on the ranks of the accurst
984710 " Our cuirassiers have burst on the ranks of the accurst and at a shock have scattered", from Ballads of Famous Fights, First Edition

Background imageCharging Collection: The Battle of Antietam, 1862 (colour litho)

The Battle of Antietam, 1862 (colour litho)
829503 The Battle of Antietam, 1862 (colour litho) by American School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Battle of Antietam, also known as the Battle of Sharpsburg)

Background imageCharging Collection: Mahsameh, scene in the Egyptian War of 1882, engraved by W. J. Palmer (engraving)

Mahsameh, scene in the Egyptian War of 1882, engraved by W. J. Palmer (engraving)
STC418723 Mahsameh, scene in the Egyptian War of 1882, engraved by W.J. Palmer (engraving) by Woodville, Richard Caton (1825-55) (after); Private Collection; (add.info)

Background imageCharging Collection: Picketts Charge at Gettysburg, from a book pub. 1896 (engraving)

Picketts Charge at Gettysburg, from a book pub. 1896 (engraving)
STC394713 Picketts Charge at Gettysburg, from a book pub. 1896 (engraving) by Waud, Alfred Rudolph (1828-91) (after); Private Collection; (add.info)

Background imageCharging Collection: Russian Don Cossack, c. 1820 (w / c on paper)

Russian Don Cossack, c. 1820 (w / c on paper)
PNP375430 Russian Don Cossack, c.1820 (w/c on paper) by Kelly, Thomas (fl.1820s); Private Collection; Peter Newark Pictures; English, out of copyright

Background imageCharging Collection: Knights on horseback (chromolitho)

Knights on horseback (chromolitho)
729884 Knights on horseback (chromolitho) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Knights on horseback)

Background imageCharging Collection: Vive l Empereur! (colour litho)

Vive l Empereur! (colour litho)
725918 Vive l Empereur! (colour litho) by Detaille, Jean-Baptiste Edouard (1848-1912) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: " Vive l Empereur)

Background imageCharging Collection: Horse Marines Christmas card (chromolitho)

Horse Marines Christmas card (chromolitho)
731659 Horse Marines Christmas card (chromolitho) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Horse Marines Christmas card. Caption reads: A Merry Old Christmas to You)

Background imageCharging Collection: Seydlitz at Rossbach, 5 November 1757 (colour litho)

Seydlitz at Rossbach, 5 November 1757 (colour litho)
STC434375 Seydlitz at Rossbach, 5 November 1757 (colour litho) by Knoetel, Richard (1857-1914); Private Collection; (add.info)

Background imageCharging Collection: The gendarmerie masking artillery at the Battle of Pavia

The gendarmerie masking artillery at the Battle of Pavia
STC441431 The gendarmerie masking artillery at the Battle of Pavia, illustration from Francois Ier: Le Roi Chevalier, by George G. Toudouze, pub

Background imageCharging Collection: Pelopidas leading the Thebans at the Battle of Leuctra (litho)

Pelopidas leading the Thebans at the Battle of Leuctra (litho)
STC416123 Pelopidas leading the Thebans at the Battle of Leuctra (litho) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Pelopidas (d.364 BC)

Background imageCharging Collection: The Battle of Marathon (litho)

The Battle of Marathon (litho)
STC416107 The Battle of Marathon (litho) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Battle of Marathon, 490 BC; ); The Stapleton Collection; English, out of copyright

Background imageCharging Collection: Sergeant B. C. Shea rallying and cheering on the men of his regiment after being seriously

Sergeant B. C. Shea rallying and cheering on the men of his regiment after being seriously
STC412120 Sergeant B.C. Shea rallying and cheering on the men of his regiment after being seriously wounded at Rouges Bancs (litho) by Valda

Background imageCharging Collection: The Battle of Labadia si Sena and St. Abonda, plate 3 from

The Battle of Labadia si Sena and St. Abonda, plate 3 from
BCC393572 The Battle of Labadia si Sena and St. Abonda, plate 3 from The History of the Medici, engraved by Philip Galle (1537-1612), c.1583 (engraving) by Straet




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"Unleashing the Fury: The Power of Charging" From the historic charge of the Scots Greys at Waterloo to the fearless Royal Scots Dragoon Guards in Gulf War tanks, Scotland has a legacy of unyielding courage. With their battle cry echoing through time, "Scotland Forever. " resounds as they fearlessly charge into the face of danger. In an oil on canvas masterpiece capturing Officer of the Hussars in 1814, we witness a moment frozen in time - strength and determination emanating from every brushstroke. The Black Rhinoceros charging by Thomas Baines reminds us that even nature's mightiest creatures possess an unstoppable force when provoked. The Argyll & Sutherland Highlanders stand tall as they form The Thin Red Line at Balaclava in 1854, etching their bravery into history. Alongside them, the 11th Hussars join forces during the Charge of the Light Brigade, exemplifying unwavering loyalty and valor amidst chaos. A male lion charges forward with regal ferocity, showcasing its dominance over its domain. Just as Robert Bruce faced Sir Henry de Bohun head-on during their legendary encounter centuries ago, these majestic animals remind us that sometimes victory lies within summoning our inner strength against all odds. Russian Propaganda Posters depict charging soldiers united under a common cause while American Troops landing on D-Day display unparalleled determination during World War II. These moments encapsulate humanity's relentless pursuit for freedom and justice against formidable adversaries. Yet even nature can surprise us; rhinos launching an attack upon a lion demonstrate that courage knows no bounds regardless of size or species, and is this indomitable spirit that drives individuals to face challenges headfirst – embodying resilience and fortitude when confronted with adversity. Charging represents more than just physical movement; it symbolizes unwavering resolve and unbreakable willpower.