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Charging Collection (#9)

"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: Charge of the French Cavalry, illustration for Glorious Battles of English

Charge of the French Cavalry, illustration for Glorious Battles of English
IL193438 Charge of the French Cavalry, illustration for Glorious Battles of English History by Major C.H. Wylly, 1920s (colour litho) by Payne, Henry A

Background imageCharging Collection: Tcherkersseians on a Raid near the Black Sea, plate 4, from a book on the Caucasus

Tcherkersseians on a Raid near the Black Sea, plate 4, from a book on the Caucasus
STC188697 Tcherkersseians on a Raid near the Black Sea, plate 4, from a book on the Caucasus, engraved by Eugene Ciceri (1813-90) and Adolphe Jean-Baptiste Bayot (1810-66)

Background imageCharging Collection: As at the Battle of Valmy in 1792, French infantry making a bayonet charge while singing la

As at the Battle of Valmy in 1792, French infantry making a bayonet charge while singing la Marseillaise, near Ypres
6000312 As at the Battle of Valmy in 1792, French infantry making a bayonet charge while singing la Marseillaise, near Ypres, World War I, 1915 (colour litho) by Bombled

Background imageCharging Collection: Battle of Wissembourg, Franco-Prussian War, 4 August 1870 (colour litho)

Battle of Wissembourg, Franco-Prussian War, 4 August 1870 (colour litho)
6001556 Battle of Wissembourg, Franco-Prussian War, 4 August 1870 (colour litho) by Beuzon, Joseph Charles (fl.1892) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Battle of Wissembourg)

Background imageCharging Collection: Egyptian troops fighting Mahdist warriors (engraving)

Egyptian troops fighting Mahdist warriors (engraving)
6000640 Egyptian troops fighting Mahdist warriors (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Egyptian troops fighting Mahdist warriors)

Background imageCharging Collection: Aylmer de Valence, Earl of Pembroke (1265?-1324), 1315, engraved by W

Aylmer de Valence, Earl of Pembroke (1265?-1324), 1315, engraved by W
STC136928 Aylmer de Valence, Earl of Pembroke (1265?-1324), 1315, engraved by W. Maddocks, from Ancient Armour by Samuel Rush Meyrick, 1824 (colour litho) by English School

Background imageCharging Collection: Charge of the 5th Lancers at the Battle of Elandslaagte (litho)

Charge of the 5th Lancers at the Battle of Elandslaagte (litho)
STC363408 Charge of the 5th Lancers at the Battle of Elandslaagte (litho) by Woodville, Richard Caton II (1856-1927) (after); Private Collection; (add.info)

Background imageCharging Collection: Advance of the British Force in the Ashanti Campaign, 1873 (litho)

Advance of the British Force in the Ashanti Campaign, 1873 (litho)
STC373380 Advance of the British Force in the Ashanti Campaign, 1873 (litho) by Woodville, Richard Caton II (1856-1927) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Third Anglo-Ashanti War)

Background imageCharging Collection: The Battle of Alma (litho)

The Battle of Alma (litho)
STC373316 The Battle of Alma (litho) by Woodville, Richard Caton II (1856-1927) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Battle of the Alma (20th September 1854)

Background imageCharging Collection: The manufacture of gas (engraving)

The manufacture of gas (engraving)
582995 The manufacture of gas (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The manufacture of gas)

Background imageCharging Collection: Princess Patricias Canadian Light Infantry repel a German attack at St. Floi, near Ypres

Princess Patricias Canadian Light Infantry repel a German attack at St. Floi, near Ypres
700996 Princess Patricias Canadian Light Infantry repel a German attack at St. Floi, near Ypres, March 1915 (colour litho) (detail) by Wollen

Background imageCharging Collection: Duke William leads his knights into battle, Bayeux Tapestry (wool embroidery on linen)

Duke William leads his knights into battle, Bayeux Tapestry (wool embroidery on linen)
619964 Duke William leads his knights into battle, Bayeux Tapestry (wool embroidery on linen) by Unknown Artist, (11th century); Musee de la Tapisserie, Bayeux

Background imageCharging Collection: Cossacks, 1803 (etching)

Cossacks, 1803 (etching)
STC149098 Cossacks, 1803 (etching) by Atkinson, John Augustus (1775-1831); Private Collection; The Stapleton Collection; English, out of copyright

Background imageCharging Collection: The Battle of Pavia. The Advance of Charles V (1500-58) (tapestry

The Battle of Pavia. The Advance of Charles V (1500-58) (tapestry
XIR156716 The Battle of Pavia. The Advance of Charles V (1500-58) (tapestry) (see 1481147 for detail) by Orley, Bernard van (c.1488-1541) (after); Museo di Capodimonte, Naples, Campania

Background imageCharging Collection: The Triumphant Britons, published by Hannah Humphrey in 1780 (hand-coloured etching)

The Triumphant Britons, published by Hannah Humphrey in 1780 (hand-coloured etching)
NCO193154 The Triumphant Britons, published by Hannah Humphrey in 1780 (hand-coloured etching) by Gillray, James (1757-1815); Courtesy of the Warden and Scholars of New College

Background imageCharging Collection: The Taking of Puebla, Mexico by the French, 1863 (coloured engraving)

The Taking of Puebla, Mexico by the French, 1863 (coloured engraving)
CHT199427 The Taking of Puebla, Mexico by the French, 1863 (coloured engraving) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Background imageCharging Collection: Southwark Cavalry Volunteer, plate 6 from Loyal Volunteers of London

Southwark Cavalry Volunteer, plate 6 from Loyal Volunteers of London
STC174266 Southwark Cavalry Volunteer, plate 6 from Loyal Volunteers of London and Environs, published 1798 (colour litho) by Rowlandson

Background imageCharging Collection: Portrait of Military Commander, 1676 (oil on canvas)

Portrait of Military Commander, 1676 (oil on canvas)
BFM286647 Portrait of Military Commander, 1676 (oil on canvas) by German School, (17th century); 32x30.3 cm; Schlossmuseum, Schloss Friedenstein, Gotha

Background imageCharging Collection: Harolds (c. 1022-66) Last Stand, illustration from

Harolds (c. 1022-66) Last Stand, illustration from
IL243505 Harolds (c.1022-66) Last Stand, illustration from British Battles on Land and Sea edited by Sir Evelyn Wood (1838-1919) first published 1915 (colour litho) by Woodville

Background imageCharging Collection: The Charge of the Drury Lowes Cavalry at Kassassin, August 28th, 1882

The Charge of the Drury Lowes Cavalry at Kassassin, August 28th, 1882
IL243501 The Charge of the Drury Lowes Cavalry at Kassassin, August 28th, 1882, illustration from British Battles on Land and Sea edited by Sir Evelyn Wood (1838-1919) 1915 (colour litho) by Clark

Background imageCharging Collection: Rustam defeating Afrasiyab, from a Shahnama, Mughal dynasty (opaque w / c & gold on paper)

Rustam defeating Afrasiyab, from a Shahnama, Mughal dynasty (opaque w / c & gold on paper)
FSG325509 Rustam defeating Afrasiyab, from a Shahnama, Mughal dynasty (opaque w/c & gold on paper) by Indian School, (18th century); 38.5x25.4 cm; Freer Gallery of Art, Smithsonian Institution

Background imageCharging Collection: Lord Wellington (1769-1852) entering Salamanca, illustration for a narrative poem by Dr

Lord Wellington (1769-1852) entering Salamanca, illustration for a narrative poem by Dr
NAM250536 Lord Wellington (1769-1852) entering Salamanca, illustration for a narrative poem by Dr. Syntax, 1818 (coloured aquatint) by Heath, William (1795-1840) (after); National Army Museum

Background imageCharging Collection: The Decisive Charge of the Life Guards at Waterloo in 1815, engraved by William Bromley

The Decisive Charge of the Life Guards at Waterloo in 1815, engraved by William Bromley
NAM250524 The Decisive Charge of the Life Guards at Waterloo in 1815, engraved by William Bromley, 1821 (hand-coloured engraving) by Clennell, Luke (1781-1840) (after); National Army Museum

Background imageCharging Collection: Kozietulski at the Battle of Somosierra in 1808, 1855 (oil on canvas)

Kozietulski at the Battle of Somosierra in 1808, 1855 (oil on canvas)
AGR251746 Kozietulski at the Battle of Somosierra in 1808, 1855 (oil on canvas) by Pillati, Henryk (1832-94); 41x51 cm; Private Collection; (add.info)

Background imageCharging Collection: Equestrian statue of Bishop Absalon (1128-1201) 1902 (bronze)

Equestrian statue of Bishop Absalon (1128-1201) 1902 (bronze)
KW260419 Equestrian statue of Bishop Absalon (1128-1201) 1902 (bronze) by Bissen, Christien Gottlieb Vilhelm (1836-1913); Hojbro Plads, Copenhagen, Denmark; (add.info.: Danish archbishop; ); Danish

Background imageCharging Collection: Illustration of a Knight Templar, after a 14th century manuscript (coloured engraving)

Illustration of a Knight Templar, after a 14th century manuscript (coloured engraving)
CHT173775 Illustration of a Knight Templar, after a 14th century manuscript (coloured engraving) by French School, (19th century); Bibliotheque des Arts Decoratifs, Paris

Background imageCharging Collection: Landrecies, 25th August 1914, 1915 (oil on canvas)

Landrecies, 25th August 1914, 1915 (oil on canvas)
NAM254100 Landrecies, 25th August 1914, 1915 (oil on canvas) by Wollen, William Barnes (1857-1936); National Army Museum, London; (add.info)

Background imageCharging Collection: Tirailleur Francais et Chevau leger de l Armee de Pacha de Rhodes

Tirailleur Francais et Chevau leger de l Armee de Pacha de Rhodes
NCO256301 Tirailleur Francais et Chevau leger de l Armee de Pacha de Rhodes, published by Hannah Humphrey, 1799 (coloured engraving) by Gillray

Background imageCharging Collection: Charging knight of the 12th and 13th century

Charging knight of the 12th and 13th century in chainmail hawberk, flat helmet, lance, heater shield, shin armour jambesons, war saddle. Copperplate engraving by J

Background imageCharging Collection: The first charge at Hastings: Taillefer the minstrel sword-juggler rode from the ranks

The first charge at Hastings: Taillefer the minstrel sword-juggler rode from the ranks
STC293121 The first charge at Hastings: Taillefer the minstrel sword-juggler rode from the ranks singing and tossing his sword in the air, 1066

Background imageCharging Collection: The Battle of Ellandun, 825 AD, illustration from Hutchinson

The Battle of Ellandun, 825 AD, illustration from Hutchinson
STC292408 The Battle of Ellandun, 825 AD, illustration from Hutchinsons Story of the British Nation, c.1920 (litho) by Rowlandson

Background imageCharging Collection: General Sheriden at the Battle of Five Forks, Virginia, 1st April, 1865 (colour litho)

General Sheriden at the Battle of Five Forks, Virginia, 1st April, 1865 (colour litho)
KW271370 General Sheriden at the Battle of Five Forks, Virginia, 1st April, 1865 (colour litho) by Ogden, Henry Alexander (1856-1936) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Union General Philip H)

Background imageCharging Collection: The Brave Rough Riders, song sheet cover, printed by Bartsch Music Publishing

The Brave Rough Riders, song sheet cover, printed by Bartsch Music Publishing
PNP312176 The Brave Rough Riders, song sheet cover, printed by Bartsch Music Publishing Co, New York, 1898 (litho) by American School

Background imageCharging Collection: Matador making a reverse pass with the cloak

Matador making a reverse pass with the cloak in front of a charging bull. Chromolithograph by E. Calle after an illustration by Daniel Perea from Bullfight, Corrida del Toros, Madrid

Background imageCharging Collection: Picador on horseback stabbing a charging bull with a lance

Picador on horseback stabbing a charging bull with a lance while a matador with cloak runs beside them. Chromolithograph by J

Background imageCharging Collection: Death of Brigadier-General Cureton in the skirmish near Ramnugger, 1849 (engraving)

Death of Brigadier-General Cureton in the skirmish near Ramnugger, 1849 (engraving)
3744556 Death of Brigadier-General Cureton in the skirmish near Ramnugger, 1849 (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Illustrated London News)

Background imageCharging Collection: The charge of the Black Hussars at the Battle of Heilsberg, East Prussia

The charge of the Black Hussars at the Battle of Heilsberg, East Prussia, 10 June 1807 (colour litho)
3621053 The charge of the Black Hussars at the Battle of Heilsberg, East Prussia, 10 June 1807 (colour litho) by Knotel, Richard (1857-1914); Private Collection; (add.info)

Background imageCharging Collection: Prussian infantry attacking at the Battle of Eylau, 7-8 February 1807 (colour litho)

Prussian infantry attacking at the Battle of Eylau, 7-8 February 1807 (colour litho)
3621050 Prussian infantry attacking at the Battle of Eylau, 7-8 February 1807 (colour litho) by Rochling, Carl (1855-1920); Private Collection; (add.info)

Background imageCharging Collection: Accidents during a tactical maneuver on the Euganean Hills, cavalry of the Milan Lancers regiment

Accidents during a tactical maneuver on the Euganean Hills, cavalry of the Milan Lancers regiment against riflemen
2815710 Accidents during a tactical maneuver on the Euganean Hills, cavalry of the Milan Lancers regiment against riflemen (colour litho) by Beltrame

Background imageCharging Collection: Unexpected visit, a military governor general from Toul forced to defend himself against a raging

Unexpected visit, a military governor general from Toul forced to defend himself against a raging bull (Colour Litho)
2815248 Unexpected visit, a military governor general from Toul forced to defend himself against a raging bull (Colour Litho) by Beltrame

Background imageCharging Collection: The war on Morocco, the killing of Commander Provost during a reconnaissance east of Casa Blanca

The war on Morocco, the killing of Commander Provost during a reconnaissance east of Casa Blanca (colour litho)
2815045 The war on Morocco, the killing of Commander Provost during a reconnaissance east of Casa Blanca (colour litho) by Beltrame

Background imageCharging Collection: Frederick Barbarossa at the assault on the town of Iconium, 3rd Crusade, 1188 (chromolitho)

Frederick Barbarossa at the assault on the town of Iconium, 3rd Crusade, 1188 (chromolitho)
2817160 Frederick Barbarossa at the assault on the town of Iconium, 3rd Crusade, 1188 (chromolitho) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Background imageCharging Collection: The charge of aviation (colour litho)

The charge of aviation (colour litho)
2778524 The charge of aviation (colour litho) by Beltrame, Achille (1871-1945); Private Collection; (add.info.: The charge of aviation)

Background imageCharging Collection: To the glory of French Cuirassiers (1803-1906) (colour litho)

To the glory of French Cuirassiers (1803-1906) (colour litho)
2779255 To the glory of French Cuirassiers (1803-1906) (colour litho) by Morot, Aime Nicolas (1850-1913) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: To the glory of French Cuirassiers (1803-1906)

Background imageCharging Collection: Day and night the Austrian Command threw against the new Italian line, which was just

Day and night the Austrian Command threw against the new Italian line, which was just... (colour litho)
2777591 Day and night the Austrian Command threw against the new Italian line, which was just... (colour litho) by Beltrame




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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.