Civil Unrest Collection (#3)

The Conscription Riots in Catalonia, Troops clearing Government Square, Barcelona (engraving)
2772189 The Conscription Riots in Catalonia, Troops clearing Government Square, Barcelona (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Attempted Carlist rising at Cataluyud, Catalonia, under the Direction of the Priests (engraving)
2772157 Attempted Carlist rising at Cataluyud, Catalonia, under the Direction of the Priests (engraving) by English School

Anti-Militia Riots at Verviers, Belgium, the Police and Gendarmes dispersing the Mob (engraving)
2773757 Anti-Militia Riots at Verviers, Belgium, the Police and Gendarmes dispersing the Mob (engraving) by English School

The Coup d Etat at Madrid, a Conflict in the Calle Mayor (engraving)
2772320 The Coup d Etat at Madrid, a Conflict in the Calle Mayor (engraving) by Janet, Gustave (b. 1829); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Coup d Etat at Madrid, a Conflict in the Calle Mayor)

The late Conscription Riots in Catalonia, Rioters attacking a Train on the Barcelona and Saragossa Railway (engraving)
2772188 The late Conscription Riots in Catalonia, Rioters attacking a Train on the Barcelona and Saragossa Railway (engraving) by English School

The Cuban Insurrection, Engagement between Insurgents and Spanish Troops in the River Hondo (engraving)
2772175 The Cuban Insurrection, Engagement between Insurgents and Spanish Troops in the River Hondo (engraving) by English School

The Revolution in Naples (engraving)
1607188 The Revolution in Naples (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Revolution in Naples. Illustration for The Illustrated London News, 3 June 1848)

Trial of the Rioters (1 October) in the Court-House at Trinidad (engraving)
1611918 Trial of the Rioters (1 October) in the Court-House at Trinidad (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Armenian Refugees now encamped on the Hill of Colonus, near Athens (engraving)
1605973 Armenian Refugees now encamped on the Hill of Colonus, near Athens (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

The Trouble in Crete, the Chief Pass, Sphakia, the Mountain Retreat of the Revolutionists (engraving)
1605688 The Trouble in Crete, the Chief Pass, Sphakia, the Mountain Retreat of the Revolutionists (engraving) by Loye, Charles Auguste (Montbard) (1841-1905); Private Collection; (add.info)

The Arsenal at Berlin, Seizure of Arms by the People (engraving)
1607223 The Arsenal at Berlin, Seizure of Arms by the People (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Arsenal at Berlin, Seizure of Arms by the People)

Procession of Liberated Poles, at Berlin (engraving)
1607103 Procession of Liberated Poles, at Berlin (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Procession of Liberated Poles, at Berlin)

French Revolution of 1848 (engraving)
1607072 French Revolution of 1848 (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: French Revolution of 1848)

Riots in Paris (engraving)
1618205 Riots in Paris (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Riots in Paris. Illustration for The Illustrated London News, 23 June 1849)

The Insurrection in Cologne (engraving)
1617280 The Insurrection in Cologne (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Insurrection in Cologne)

Young Ireland in County Kilkenny (engraving)
1617575 Young Ireland in County Kilkenny (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Young Ireland in County Kilkenny)

Riot at Montreal (engraving)
1618134 Riot at Montreal (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Riot at Montreal. Illustration for The Illustrated London News, 19 May 1849)

The Riots in Italy, Street Scenes in Milan (litho)
1615587 The Riots in Italy, Street Scenes in Milan (litho) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Riots in Italy, Street Scenes in Milan)

The Brussels Riots, the Maison du Peuple, the Centre of the Agitation (b / w photo)
1629582 The Brussels Riots, the Maison du Peuple, the Centre of the Agitation (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Brussels Riots)

The Universal Suffrage Riots in Brussels (engraving)
1629579 The Universal Suffrage Riots in Brussels (engraving) by Amato, G.S. (fl.1897-1914) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Universal Suffrage Riots in Brussels)

The Collieries Strikes and Riots (engraving)
1627404 The Collieries Strikes and Riots (engraving) by Prior, Melton (1845-1910) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Collieries Strikes and Riots)

The Emin Pasha Relief Expedition, Mutiny of Emin Pashas Men at Labore, Beginning of the Rebellion (engraving)
1627199 The Emin Pasha Relief Expedition, Mutiny of Emin Pashas Men at Labore, Beginning of the Rebellion (engraving) by Overend

The Riots in Vienna, Hussars chasing Mob in the Lerchenfelder-Strasse (engraving)
1626947 The Riots in Vienna, Hussars chasing Mob in the Lerchenfelder-Strasse (engraving) by Schonberg, Johann Nepomuk (1780-1863) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Riots in Vienna)

Anti-Rent Insurrection, Attack on the Sheriff of Albany (engraving)
1625137 Anti-Rent Insurrection, Attack on the Sheriff of Albany (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Anti-Rent Insurrection, Attack on the Sheriff of Albany)

The State of Ireland, Demonstration on Mr Parnells Estate, Avondale, Wicklow, Friends ploughing his Land (engraving)
1624134 The State of Ireland, Demonstration on Mr Parnells Estate, Avondale, Wicklow, Friends ploughing his Land (engraving) by O Kelly

The Insurrection in Herzegovina (engraving)
1623915 The Insurrection in Herzegovina (engraving) by Schonberg, Johann Nepomuk (1780-1863) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Insurrection in Herzegovina)

The Riots in London on Sunday, 13 November, Defence of Trafalgar-Square (engraving)
1591533 The Riots in London on Sunday, 13 November, Defence of Trafalgar-Square (engraving) by Almond, William Douglas (1866-1916); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Riots in London on Sunday)

The State of Ireland, Police Patrol challenging a Suspected Person (engraving)
1590578 The State of Ireland, Police Patrol challenging a Suspected Person (engraving) by O Kelly, Aloysius (1853-1941) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: The State of Ireland)

Disturbed Ireland, a Visit from "Rory of the Hills"(engraving)
1590511 Disturbed Ireland, a Visit from " Rory of the Hills" (engraving) by Woodville, Richard Caton II (1856-1927) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Disturbed Ireland)

The Insurrection in the Republic of Chile (engraving)
1602815 The Insurrection in the Republic of Chile (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Insurrection in the Republic of Chile)

The Rectorial Election at Aberdeen University, the Fight for the Standard in the Quadrangle of Marischal College (litho)
1601223 The Rectorial Election at Aberdeen University, the Fight for the Standard in the Quadrangle of Marischal College (litho) by Wright

Our Special Artist in the Transvaal (engraving)
1605071 Our Special Artist in the Transvaal (engraving) by Prior, Melton (1845-1910) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Our Special Artist in the Transvaal)

The Insurrection in Cuba, Spanish Troops falling into an Ambuscade (litho)
1605021 The Insurrection in Cuba, Spanish Troops falling into an Ambuscade (litho) by Wollen, William Barnes (1857-1936) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Insurrection in Cuba)

The Eastern Crisis (litho)
1597284 The Eastern Crisis (litho) by Prior, Melton (1845-1910) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Eastern Crisis, Mutiny of the Mussulman Gendarmes in Canea)

Polish Insurgents (engraving)
1101761 Polish Insurgents (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Polish Insurgents)

The Conflict at Ballinhassig (engraving)
1101321 The Conflict at Ballinhassig (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Conflict at Ballinhassig)

Disturbance in front of the Theatre Royal, Jersey (engraving)
1601492 Disturbance in front of the Theatre Royal, Jersey (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Disturbance in front of the Theatre Royal, Jersey)

The Rising in Morocco, Kabyle Tribesmen refusing Tribute to the Sultans Tax-Gatherer (litho)
1601437 The Rising in Morocco, Kabyle Tribesmen refusing Tribute to the Sultans Tax-Gatherer (litho) by Woodville, Richard Caton II (1856-1927) (after); Private Collection; (add.info)

The Welsh Rioters (engraving)
1616820 The Welsh Rioters (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Welsh Rioters. Illustration for The Illustrated London News, 11 February 1843)

The Trouble in Crete, Distribution of Bread to Christian Refugees at Canea (litho)
1605747 The Trouble in Crete, Distribution of Bread to Christian Refugees at Canea (litho) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Trouble in Crete)

The Matabili Insurrection, on the Track of the Rebels, Murderous Work (litho)
1605566 The Matabili Insurrection, on the Track of the Rebels, Murderous Work (litho) by Woodville, Richard Caton II (1856-1927) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Matabili Insurrection)

The Cuban Insurrection, Engagement between the Spaniards and Insurgents near Camajuani (engraving)
1605286 The Cuban Insurrection, Engagement between the Spaniards and Insurgents near Camajuani (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Cuban Insurrection)

Revolution in Prussia (engraving)
1607094 Revolution in Prussia (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Revolution in Prussia. Illustration for The Illustrated London News, 1 April 1848)

The Disturbances in China, after the Shasi Riots (engraving)
1606289 The Disturbances in China, after the Shasi Riots (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Disturbances in China, after the Shasi Riots)

The Insurrection in the Philippines (engraving)
1605842 The Insurrection in the Philippines (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Insurrection in the Philippines)

The Matabili and Mashona Revolt, Greys Scouts charging the Rebels in the Thick Bush at the Fight at Thaba Imbamba
1605614 The Matabili and Mashona Revolt, Greys Scouts charging the Rebels in the Thick Bush at the Fight at Thaba Imbamba (engraving) by Woodville

The Insurrection in Cuba (b / w photo)
1605151 The Insurrection in Cuba (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Insurrection in Cuba)

The Revolution in Spain, hanging out the Flag of the Revolution at the Public Offices in the Puerta del Sol
1611403 The Revolution in Spain, hanging out the Flag of the Revolution at the Public Offices in the Puerta del Sol, Madrid (engraving) by Robinson

For sale as Licensed Images

Choose your image, Select your licence and Download the media

"Civil Unrest: A Glimpse into History's Turmoil" Riots in Paris (engraving): The echoes of discontent reverberate through the streets of Paris, as enraged citizens clash with authority, demanding justice and equality. The Riot at Stockport (engraving): In the heart of England, a storm brews as working-class frustrations erupt into violence, leaving a scar on the town's history and raising questions about social inequality. Draft riots in New York: Amidst the chaos of war-torn America, simmering anger explodes onto the streets of New York City as ordinary people revolt against conscription policies that tear families apart. Conflict between military and rioters in First-Avenue, 1863 (litho): On the blood-stained pavements of First Avenue, a battle unfolds between armed forces and defiant protestors who refuse to be silenced by oppression. The Warsaw Massacre (engraving): Witnessing an unfathomable tragedy unfold before their eyes, this haunting engraving captures the brutal suppression of Polish resistance during a time when hope seemed lost. Two fighting Irishmen with axes, 1874 (engraving): In an era marked by political tension and cultural clashes, two Irishmen stand defiantly wielding axes—a stark symbol representing deep-rooted grievances amidst societal unrest. Rejoicings in London on account of Strafford's execution: A chilling illustration from Cassells Illustrated History reminds us how public sentiment can sway violently; jubilation fills London's streets following one man's execution for perceived tyranny. Sketches at Canton (engraving): Far beyond Western shores lies Canton—a city embroiled in turmoil—where these sketches bear witness to protests against foreign influence while capturing both resilience and defiance within its people. Hanging a negro in Clarkson Street, New York.