Colonel Collection (#7)

Mariano Antonio Guadalupe Escobedo de la Pena
3253067 Mariano Antonio Guadalupe Escobedo de la Pena; (add.info.: Mariano Antonio Guadalupe Escobedo de la Pena, 1826-1902. Mexican Army general and former Governor of Nuevo Leon, Mexico)

Thomas Graham, Baron Lynedoch (1750 - 1843)
2603693 Thomas Graham, Baron Lynedoch (1750 - 1843); (add.info.: Thomas Graham, Baron Lynedoch (1750 - 1843) Scottish general who fought in the Napoleonic Wars

Union Army Major-General Edward Sprigg Canby
NWI4919865 Union Army Major-General Edward Sprigg Canby.; (add.info.: Union Army Major-General Edward Sprigg Canby.); Photo © North Wind Pictures

Portrait of Li Hongzhang
3521157 Portrait of Li Hongzhang; (add.info.: Portrait of Li Hongzhang (1823-1901) a Chinese politician, general and diplomat of the late Qing dynasty

Portrait of Ludwig von Benedek
3523971 Portrait of Ludwig von Benedek; (add.info.: Portrait of Ludwig von Benedek (1804-1881) an Austrian general. Dated 19th Century); Universal History Archive/UIG

An overall view of Antwerp, Belgium in the 19th century, from L'Univers Illustre pub. 1867
3506153 An overall view of Antwerp, Belgium in the 19th century, from L'Univers Illustre pub. 1867; (add.info.: An overall view of Antwerp, Belgium in the 19th century)

General appearance of a fortified mediaeval town, from The National Encylopaedia published by William Mackenzie
3501415 General appearance of a fortified mediaeval town, from The National Encylopaedia published by William Mackenzie, London

President Abraham Lincoln, Allan Pinkerton and John Alexander McClernand at Antietam during the American Civil War
3507305 President Abraham Lincoln, Allan Pinkerton and John Alexander McClernand at Antietam during the American Civil War

French General Emile Regis Voyron, 1900
3480968 French General Emile Regis Voyron, 1900; (add.info.: French General Emile Regis Voyron, became commander of the French Expeditionary Corps in China in 1900 during the Boxer Rebellion)

Manuel Antonio Flores
2910765 Manuel Antonio Flores; (add.info.: Portrait of Manuel Antonio Flores (1720-1799) Manuel Antonio Flores Maldonado Martinez Angulo y Bodquin was a general in the Spanish navy

General Jose de Palafox y Melci
2910938 General Jose de Palafox y Melci; (add.info.: 1808 Engraving depicting General Jose de Palafox y Melci (1780-1847) Duke of Saragossa was an Aragonese general who fought in the Peninsular War

General Jose de Palafox y Melci
2910839 General Jose de Palafox y Melci; (add.info.: 1808 Engraving depicting General Jose de Palafox y Melci (1780-1847) Duke of Saragossa was an Aragonese general who fought in the Peninsular War

Portrait of Greenwich Pensioner, seated with clay pipe and tankard (aquatint)
7342011 Portrait of Greenwich Pensioner, seated with clay pipe and tankard (aquatint) by Dawe, Henry (1790-1848) (after); 16.2x12.1 cm; National Maritime Museum, London

Uniforms of the Royal Navy no 6: Clerk, Second Master and A.B. Seaman, 1849 (coloured aquatint)
7341784 Uniforms of the Royal Navy no 6: Clerk, Second Master and A.B. Seaman, 1849 (coloured aquatint) by Ubsdell, Richard (fl.1828-63); 41x27.9 cm; National Maritime Museum, London

Sir Thomas Foley (1757-1833), Admiral of the White, c.1800 (watercolour)
7339246 Sir Thomas Foley (1757-1833), Admiral of the White, c.1800 (watercolour) by Bowyer, Robert (19th century); 6.5x5.2 cm; National Maritime Museum, London

A Dutch Naval Captain, circa 1690-1704, oil on canvas, by the Netherlandish School, 1690 (oil on canvas)
7338097 A Dutch Naval Captain, circa 1690-1704, oil on canvas, by the Netherlandish School, 1690 (oil on canvas) by Unknown Artist, (17th century); 56.5x44.5 cm; National Maritime Museum, London

Captain Sir Alexander Schomberg (1720-1804), 1763 (oil on canvas)
7338051 Captain Sir Alexander Schomberg (1720-1804), 1763 (oil on canvas) by Hogarth, William (1697-1764); 61x48.5 cm; National Maritime Museum, London

Captain Peter Heywood (1773-1831), 1822 (oil on canvas)
7337935 Captain Peter Heywood (1773-1831), 1822 (oil on canvas) by Simpson, John (1782-1847); 76.2x63.5 cm; National Maritime Museum, London

Admiral Sir William Hargood (1762-1839), early 19th century (oil painting)
7337928 Admiral Sir William Hargood (1762-1839), early 19th century (oil painting) by Say, Frederick Richard (fl.1825-54); 127.1x101.3 cm; National Maritime Museum, London

James, Duke of York (1633-1701), 1672-73 (oil on canvas)
7337943 James, Duke of York (1633-1701), 1672-73 (oil on canvas) by Gascar, Henri (1634/5-1701); 228.6x162.5 cm; National Maritime Museum, London

Edward Augustus Inglefield (1820-1894), 1894 (photo)
7340619 Edward Augustus Inglefield (1820-1894), 1894 (photo) by Unknown Artist, (19th century); National Maritime Museum, London

Rear-Admiral Sir Horatio Nelson (1758-1805), c.late 19th century (watercolour, ivory, silver, pearl, emerald, leather)
7340096 Rear-Admiral Sir Horatio Nelson (1758-1805), c.late 19th century (watercolour, ivory, silver, pearl, emerald, leather) by Unknown Artist, (19th century); 5.1x4.3 cm; National Maritime Museum

Rear-Admiral Sir Horatio Nelson (1758-1805), c.1801 (watercolour, ivory, gold, pearl)
7340094 Rear-Admiral Sir Horatio Nelson (1758-1805), c.1801 (watercolour, ivory, gold, pearl) by Hoppner, John (1758-1810) (after); 4.6x4 cm; National Maritime Museum, London

Photograph of Captain Thomson with people from the Admiralty Islands. Scientific discovery expedition of HMS Challenger
7342587 Photograph of Captain Thomson with people from the Admiralty Islands. Scientific discovery expedition of HMS Challenger (1858) 1872-76

Antonio de Ulloa y de la Torre-Giral, 1716 - 1795. Spanish general of the navy, explorer, scientist, author
UIG5419929 Antonio de Ulloa y de la Torre-Giral, 1716 - 1795. Spanish general of the navy, explorer, scientist, author, astronomer, colonial administrator and the first Spanish governor of Louisiana

Fernando Alvarez de Toledo y Pimentel, 1507 - 1582, 3rd Duke of Alba de Tormes, 4th Marquis of Coria
UIG5419959 Fernando Alvarez de Toledo y Pimentel, 1507 - 1582, 3rd Duke of Alba de Tormes, 4th Marquis of Coria, 3rd Count of Salvatierra de Tormes, 2nd Count of Piedrahita, 8th Lord of Valdecorneja

Tecumseh rebukes General Proctor for retreating during The Battle of the Thames aka the Battle of Moraviantown which
UIG5419591 Tecumseh rebukes General Proctor for retreating during The Battle of the Thames aka the Battle of Moraviantown which was part of The War of 1812. Tecumseh, 1768 -1813

Sir James Young Simpson, 1st Baronet, 1811 - 1870. Scottish obstetrician who discovered the anesthetic properties of
UIG5419572 Sir James Young Simpson, 1st Baronet, 1811 - 1870. Scottish obstetrician who discovered the anesthetic properties of chloroform and successfully introduced it for general medical use

Baldomero Espartero (1793-, 1879). Engraving
UIG5416143 Baldomero Espartero (1793-, 1879). Engraving; (add.info.: Spanish military.); PHAS/UIG

King Albert I and Field Marshal Ferdinand Foch in Flanders during the First World War, Belgium
UIG5415711 King Albert I and Field Marshal Ferdinand Foch in Flanders during the First World War, Belgium; UIG

Field Marshal Garnet Joseph Wolseley, 1St Viscount Wolseley, 1833 To 1913. British Army Officer
UIG5420141 Field Marshal Garnet Joseph Wolseley, 1St Viscount Wolseley, 1833 To 1913. British Army Officer. Illustration Shows Him As A General

Horatio Nelson Esqr.. 1797 (coloured engraving)
7341651 Horatio Nelson Esqr.. 1797 (coloured engraving) by Rigaud, John Francis (1742-1810) (after); 18.9x13.8 cm; National Maritime Museum, London

Horatio Nelson (1758-1805) (etching)
7341649 Horatio Nelson (1758-1805) (etching) by Grignion, Charles (1717-1810); 28.6x22.4 cm; National Maritime Museum, London, UK; (add.info.: Creator: Charles Grignion (artist) Earl Nelson [sic]

Robert Dudley, 1st Earl of Leicester (1532-1588), 17th century (engraving)
7341619 Robert Dudley, 1st Earl of Leicester (1532-1588), 17th century (engraving) by Sichem, Christoffel van the Elder (1546-1624); 18.8x14.4 cm; National Maritime Museum, London

Portrait of John Adams, alias John Wilkinson, Petty Officer, aged 78 (watercolour)
7342079 Portrait of John Adams, alias John Wilkinson, Petty Officer, aged 78 (watercolour) by Cruikshank, Frederic (1800-68); 44.7x32.4 cm; National Maritime Museum, London

A master and commander with a sloop of war, 1777 (coloured etching)
7341789 A master and commander with a sloop of war, 1777 (coloured etching) by Unknown artist, (18th century); 30.1x24.2 cm; National Maritime Museum, London, UK; (add.info.: Creator: D)

The Royal Navy. No 3. Doctor. Boatswain. Master, 1849 (coloured aquatint)
7341781 The Royal Navy. No 3. Doctor. Boatswain. Master, 1849 (coloured aquatint) by Ubsdell, Richard (fl.1828-63); 48.9x33.5 cm; National Maritime Museum, London, UK; (add.info.: Creator: R.H.C)

Captain George Westcott, late 18th to early 19th century (mezzotint)
7341764 Captain George Westcott, late 18th to early 19th century (mezzotint) by Bell, E. (18th century); 31.1x23 cm; National Maritime Museum, London, UK; (add.info.: Creator: E)

Captain Henry Morgan carouses with wine and women, in true pirate fashion, mid 19th century (coloured engraving)
7339194 Captain Henry Morgan carouses with wine and women, in true pirate fashion, mid 19th century (coloured engraving) by Debelle

Portrait of a royalist, c.1643 (oil on canvas)
7338095 Portrait of a royalist, c.1643 (oil on canvas) by Dobson, William (1611-46); 96.5x77.5 cm; National Maritime Museum, London

Captain Joseph Sydney Yorke (1768-1831), c.1787-95 (oil on canvas)
7338085 Captain Joseph Sydney Yorke (1768-1831), c.1787-95 (oil on canvas) by Danloux, Henri-Pierre (1753-1809); 76.2x63.5 cm; National Maritime Museum, London

Commander John Parson (1770-1841) of the East India Company, 19th century (oil on canvas)
7338016 Commander John Parson (1770-1841) of the East India Company, 19th century (oil on canvas) by British School, (19th century); 43x35.5 cm; National Maritime Museum, London

Rear-Admiral Sir Thomas Pasley (1734-1808), 1795 (oil on canvas)
7338013 Rear-Admiral Sir Thomas Pasley (1734-1808), 1795 (oil on canvas) by Abbott, Lemuel Francis (c.1760-1803); 76.5x63.8 cm; National Maritime Museum, London

Admiral William Parry (1705-1779), 1777 (oil on canvas)
7338012 Admiral William Parry (1705-1779), 1777 (oil on canvas) by Rigaud, John Francis (1742-1810); 127x101.6 cm; National Maritime Museum, London

Rear-Admiral Horatio Nelson, 1st Viscount Nelson (1758-1805), c.1800 (oil on canvas)
7337997 Rear-Admiral Horatio Nelson, 1st Viscount Nelson (1758-1805), c.1800 (oil on canvas) by Head, Guy (1753-1800) (attr)

Rear-Admiral Horatio Nelson, 1st Viscount Nelson (1758-1805), 1800 (oil on canvas)
7337986 Rear-Admiral Horatio Nelson, 1st Viscount Nelson (1758-1805), 1800 (oil on canvas) by Abbott, Lemuel Francis (c.1760-1803); 76.2x63.5 cm; National Maritime Museum, London

Admiral Sir Alexander Milne (1808-1896), 19th century (oil painting)
7337969 Admiral Sir Alexander Milne (1808-1896), 19th century (oil painting) by Ouless, Walter William (1847-1933); 128x102.5 cm; National Maritime Museum, London

Captain William Locker (1731-1800), c.1785 (oil on canvas)
7337962 Captain William Locker (1731-1800), c.1785 (oil on canvas) by Stuart, Gilbert (1755-1828); 76.2x63.5 cm; National Maritime Museum, London

For sale as Licensed Images

Choose your image, Select your licence and Download the media

"Colonel: A Legacy of Courage, Leadership, and Adventure" From the Last Absolution of the Munsters by Matania to Colonel David Stirling leading a patrol in the unforgiving desert, history is adorned with remarkable individuals who have held the esteemed rank of colonel. Whether it was Colonel Norton defying gravity at 28, 000 ft on Everest in 1924 or T. E. Lawrence (Lawrence of Arabia) traversing vast landscapes alongside his loyal camels, these men epitomized bravery. In Bruce Bairnsfather's "Things That Matter, " we discover that a true colonel understands that honor and integrity are paramount. This sentiment resonates through time as exemplified by Stauffenberg's unwavering determination during critical moments. The roar of engines fills the air as a B-25 Mitchell Bomber takes off from Hornet during World War II - an emblematic image capturing the audacity and strategic brilliance often associated with colonels. Even amidst treacherous mountain peaks like Everest in 1924, where lives hang precariously in balance within an intrepid group led by Colonel Crockett; or during historic battles such as Rorke's Drift in the Zulu War or Cowpens in 1781 - British Military hero Frederick Roberts embodied resilience and tactical prowess befitting a true colonel. These glimpses into history remind us that behind every great military achievement lies a leader who inspires others to rise above adversity. Colonels throughout time have left indelible marks on our collective memory - their stories etched forever into the annals of valor and sacrifice.