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Defeated Collection (#9)

"Defeated: Tales of Triumph and Resilience Throughout History" Napoleon in the Battle of Waterloo

Background imageDefeated Collection: Giovanni de Medici kills an Opponent in a Duel, plate 5 from The History of the Medici

Giovanni de Medici kills an Opponent in a Duel, plate 5 from The History of the Medici
BCC393569 Giovanni de Medici kills an Opponent in a Duel, plate 5 from The History of the Medici, engraved by Philip Galle (1537-1612), c.1583 (engraving) by Straet

Background imageDefeated Collection: Fresco from the interior of the Via Latina Catacombs, 6th century (fresco)

Fresco from the interior of the Via Latina Catacombs, 6th century (fresco)
703130 Fresco from the interior of the Via Latina Catacombs, 6th century (fresco) by Roman; Catacomb of Via Latina, Rome, Lazio

Background imageDefeated Collection: Aeneas kills Turnus, king of the Rutuli (chromolitho)

Aeneas kills Turnus, king of the Rutuli (chromolitho)
1093975 Aeneas kills Turnus, king of the Rutuli (chromolitho) by European School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Aeneas kills Turnus, king of the Rutuli)

Background imageDefeated Collection: Two women defeating an eagle, back cover illustration from Le Petit Journal, supplement illustre

Two women defeating an eagle, back cover illustration from Le Petit Journal, supplement illustre
661397 Two women defeating an eagle, back cover illustration from Le Petit Journal, supplement illustre, 22nd March 1914 (colour litho) by French School

Background imageDefeated Collection: An Old Woman Wearing a Rosary Cursing a Seated Man; Possibly Queen Margaret Cursing the Duke of

An Old Woman Wearing a Rosary Cursing a Seated Man; Possibly Queen Margaret Cursing the Duke of Gloucester, (pencil)
651822 An Old Woman Wearing a Rosary Cursing a Seated Man; Possibly Queen Margaret Cursing the Duke of Gloucester, (pencil, pen and brown ink, grey wash) by Fuseli, Henry (Fussli)

Background imageDefeated Collection: Matsya, the fish incarnation of Vishnu, c. 1745 (opaque w / c & gold on paper)

Matsya, the fish incarnation of Vishnu, c. 1745 (opaque w / c & gold on paper)
873998 Matsya, the fish incarnation of Vishnu, c.1745 (opaque w/c & gold on paper) by Mahesh (fl.c.1745); 19.4 x28.8 cm; San Diego Museum of Art

Background imageDefeated Collection: Tsar Ivan IV (1530-84) Conquering Kazan in 1552, 1800s (oil on canvas)

Tsar Ivan IV (1530-84) Conquering Kazan in 1552, 1800s (oil on canvas)
BAL266197 Tsar Ivan IV (1530-84) Conquering Kazan in 1552, 1800s (oil on canvas) by Ugryumov, Grigoriy Ivanovich (1764-1823); 107x87 cm; Belorussian National Gallery, Minsk, Belarus

Background imageDefeated Collection: Destruction of the Athenian army in Sicily, illustration from The Illustrated History of

Destruction of the Athenian army in Sicily, illustration from The Illustrated History of the World, published c
LLM438550 Destruction of the Athenian army in Sicily, illustration from The Illustrated History of the World, published c.1880 (digitally enhanced image) by English School

Background imageDefeated Collection: St. Margaret Slaying the Dragon (oil on canvas)

St. Margaret Slaying the Dragon (oil on canvas)
XIR223806 St. Margaret Slaying the Dragon (oil on canvas) by Herbert or Hebert, Antoine Auguste Ernest (1817-1908); Musee Hebert, Paris, France; (add.info.: devil in the form of a dragon; )

Background imageDefeated Collection: Mary Read (d. 1720) from Histoire des Pirates by P. Christian, engraved by A

Mary Read (d. 1720) from Histoire des Pirates by P. Christian, engraved by A. Catel, 1852 (coloured engraving)
CHT175097 Mary Read (d.1720) from Histoire des Pirates by P. Christian, engraved by A. Catel, 1852 (coloured engraving) by Debelle

Background imageDefeated Collection: The Utter Defeat of the Taira Clan in the Great Genpei War at Akama Bay in Nagato... c. 1845

The Utter Defeat of the Taira Clan in the Great Genpei War at Akama Bay in Nagato... c. 1845
The Utter Defeat of the Taira Clan in the Great Genpei War at Akama Bay in Nagato Province (Nagato no Akama no ura ni oite Genpei ogassen Heike ichimon kotogotoku horobiru zu), c. 1845

Background imageDefeated Collection: Defeat of Hyder Ali in the Pass of Singarpetta, c1891. Creator: James Grant

Defeat of Hyder Ali in the Pass of Singarpetta, c1891. Creator: James Grant
Defeat of Hyder Ali in the Pass of Singarpetta, c1891. From " Cassells Illustrated History of India Vol. I.", by James Grant. [Cassell Petter & Galpin, London, Paris and New York]

Background imageDefeated Collection: THE MOCK PHOENIX! Or a vain attempt to RISE AGAIN, 1813 (engraving)

THE MOCK PHOENIX! Or a vain attempt to RISE AGAIN, 1813 (engraving)
7262244 THE MOCK PHOENIX! Or a vain attempt to RISE AGAIN, 1813 (engraving) by Rowlandson, Thomas (1756-1827); Bromley Museum, Orpington, UK; (add.info.: THE MOCK PHOENIX)

Background imageDefeated Collection: THE TWO KINGS OF TERROR, 1813 (engraving)

THE TWO KINGS OF TERROR, 1813 (engraving)
7262215 THE TWO KINGS OF TERROR, 1813 (engraving) by Rowlandson, Thomas (1756-1827); Bromley Museum, Orpington, UK; (add.info.: THE TWO KINGS OF TERROR)

Background imageDefeated Collection: GASCONARDERS OR THE GRAND ARMY RETREATING FROM MOSCOW, 1813 (engraving)

GASCONARDERS OR THE GRAND ARMY RETREATING FROM MOSCOW, 1813 (engraving)
7262211 GASCONARDERS OR THE GRAND ARMY RETREATING FROM MOSCOW, 1813 (engraving) by Williams, C. (19th century); Bromley Museum, Orpington

Background imageDefeated Collection: ENGLAND TRIUMPHANT. Napoleon attempting to rally the imperial Guard at the battle of Waterloo, c

ENGLAND TRIUMPHANT. Napoleon attempting to rally the imperial Guard at the battle of Waterloo, c. 1815 (engraving)
7262238 ENGLAND TRIUMPHANT. Napoleon attempting to rally the imperial Guard at the battle of Waterloo, c. 1815 (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Bromley Museum, Orpington

Background imageDefeated Collection: THE NARROW ESCAPE OF BONAPARTE FROM THE BATTLE OF Leipzig, 1814 (engraving)

THE NARROW ESCAPE OF BONAPARTE FROM THE BATTLE OF Leipzig, 1814 (engraving)
7262234 THE NARROW ESCAPE OF BONAPARTE FROM THE BATTLE OF Leipzig, 1814 (engraving) by Fores, S.W. (fl.1785-1825); Bromley Museum, Orpington

Background imageDefeated Collection: Flight of Bonaparte from the battle of Krasnoi, 1815 (engraving)

Flight of Bonaparte from the battle of Krasnoi, 1815 (engraving)
7262236 Flight of Bonaparte from the battle of Krasnoi, 1815 (engraving) by Heath, William (1795-1840); Bromley Museum, Orpington

Background imageDefeated Collection: Napoleon arriving in Plymouth harbour on board HMS Bellerophon, 1815 (litho)

Napoleon arriving in Plymouth harbour on board HMS Bellerophon, 1815 (litho)
7172607 Napoleon arriving in Plymouth harbour on board HMS Bellerophon, 1815 (litho) by Girardet, Jules (1856-1938); Private Collection; (add.info)

Background imageDefeated Collection: The Rear-Guard in 1812, illustration from Hutchinsons History of the Nations (litho)

The Rear-Guard in 1812, illustration from Hutchinsons History of the Nations (litho)
IL370627 The Rear-Guard in 1812, illustration from Hutchinsons History of the Nations (litho) by Beadle, James Prinsep (1863-1947) (after); Private Collection; (add.info)

Background imageDefeated Collection: A daring raid of our aircraft on the Chiapovano Valley, the enemy camps... (colour litho)

A daring raid of our aircraft on the Chiapovano Valley, the enemy camps... (colour litho)
2815816 A daring raid of our aircraft on the Chiapovano Valley, the enemy camps... (colour litho) by Beltrame, Achille (1871-1945); Private Collection; (add.info)

Background imageDefeated Collection: Brusilov Offensive of June 1916, 1916 (woodcut)

Brusilov Offensive of June 1916, 1916 (woodcut)
698810 Brusilov Offensive of June 1916, 1916 (woodcut) by Hermann, Paul (1864-1940); Private Collection; (add.info.: Aleksei Brusilov (1853-1926); bois grave; ); © Archives Charmet

Background imageDefeated Collection: The Franco-Prussian War, 1870 (colour litho)

The Franco-Prussian War, 1870 (colour litho)
5207766 The Franco-Prussian War, 1870 (colour litho) by Girard, Joseph (fl.1930-50); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Franco-Prussian War, 1870)

Background imageDefeated Collection: Turkish soldiers retreating after the capture of Erzurum by the Russians, World War I

Turkish soldiers retreating after the capture of Erzurum by the Russians, World War I, 1916 (colour litho)
6000398 Turkish soldiers retreating after the capture of Erzurum by the Russians, World War I, 1916 (colour litho) by Jankowski, C. T

Background imageDefeated Collection: The Rebellion in the Soudan (engraving)

The Rebellion in the Soudan (engraving)
1061483 The Rebellion in the Soudan (engraving) by Durand, Godefroy (1832-1896); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Rebellion in the Soudan)

Background imageDefeated Collection: Soldiers of Napoleons defeated Grande Armee returning from Russia, 1812 (engraving)

Soldiers of Napoleons defeated Grande Armee returning from Russia, 1812 (engraving)
7148147 Soldiers of Napoleons defeated Grande Armee returning from Russia, 1812 (engraving) by Kampf, Arthur (1864-1950); Private Collection; (add.info)

Background imageDefeated Collection: King Rudolf I of Germany over the body of King Ottokar II of Bohemia after defeating him at

King Rudolf I of Germany over the body of King Ottokar II of Bohemia after defeating him at the Battle
7147903 King Rudolf I of Germany over the body of King Ottokar II of Bohemia after defeating him at the Battle on the Marchfeld, Austria, 1278 (engraving) by Zick

Background imageDefeated Collection: The fall of Ochakiv Fortress to the Russians, 18th century. 1789 (engraving)

The fall of Ochakiv Fortress to the Russians, 18th century. 1789 (engraving)
7234849 The fall of Ochakiv Fortress to the Russians, 18th century. 1789 (engraving) by Chodowiecki, Daniel Nikolaus (1726-1801); Private Collection; (add.info)

Background imageDefeated Collection: Continence of Alexander the Great (detail), 1743 (fresco)

Continence of Alexander the Great (detail), 1743 (fresco)
5949076 Continence of Alexander the Great (detail), 1743 (fresco) by Tiepolo, Giovanni Battista (Giambattista) (1696-1770); Villa Cordellina, Montecchio Maggiore, Vicenza, Veneto

Background imageDefeated Collection: Continence of Alexander the Great (detail), 1743 (fresco)

Continence of Alexander the Great (detail), 1743 (fresco)
5949075 Continence of Alexander the Great (detail), 1743 (fresco) by Tiepolo, Giovanni Battista (Giambattista) (1696-1770); Villa Cordellina, Montecchio Maggiore, Vicenza, Veneto

Background imageDefeated Collection: Capture of Frederick the Fair, King of Germany, at the Battle of Muhldorf, 1322 (engraving)

Capture of Frederick the Fair, King of Germany, at the Battle of Muhldorf, 1322 (engraving)
7147912 Capture of Frederick the Fair, King of Germany, at the Battle of Muhldorf, 1322 (engraving) by Trubner, Heinrich Wilhelm (1851-1917); Private Collection; (add.info)

Background imageDefeated Collection: Goths retreating after being defeated by the Romans at the Battle of Vesuvius, Gothic War

Goths retreating after being defeated by the Romans at the Battle of Vesuvius, Gothic War, 553 (engraving)
7147843 Goths retreating after being defeated by the Romans at the Battle of Vesuvius, Gothic War, 553 (engraving) by Roeber

Background imageDefeated Collection: Continence of Alexander the Great, 1743 (fresco)

Continence of Alexander the Great, 1743 (fresco)
5949073 Continence of Alexander the Great, 1743 (fresco) by Tiepolo, Giovanni Battista (Giambattista) (1696-1770); Villa Cordellina, Montecchio Maggiore, Vicenza, Veneto

Background imageDefeated Collection: British Conservative politican and party leader Arthur Balfour leaving his consituency office in

British Conservative politican and party leader Arthur Balfour leaving his consituency office in East Manchester after
6014080 British Conservative politican and party leader Arthur Balfour leaving his consituency office in East Manchester after losing his seat in the 1906 General Election (litho) by Michael

Background imageDefeated Collection: The Schleglerbund surrendering to Count Eberhard III of Wurttemberg after he defeated them in

The Schleglerbund surrendering to Count Eberhard III of Wurttemberg after he defeated them in battle near Heimsheim
7148036 The Schleglerbund surrendering to Count Eberhard III of Wurttemberg after he defeated them in battle near Heimsheim, 1395 (engraving) by Closs

Background imageDefeated Collection: The Imperial Divan hears news of the capture of Ochakiv, 1788. 1789 (engraving)

The Imperial Divan hears news of the capture of Ochakiv, 1788. 1789 (engraving)
7234850 The Imperial Divan hears news of the capture of Ochakiv, 1788. 1789 (engraving) by Chodowiecki, Daniel Nikolaus (1726-1801); Private Collection; (add.info)

Background imageDefeated Collection: Continence of Alexander the Great, 1743 (fresco)

Continence of Alexander the Great, 1743 (fresco)
5949074 Continence of Alexander the Great, 1743 (fresco) by Tiepolo, Giovanni Battista (Giambattista) (1696-1770); Villa Cordellina, Montecchio Maggiore, Vicenza, Veneto

Background imageDefeated Collection: Adua, where the Italians were defeated, View from the South (engraving)

Adua, where the Italians were defeated, View from the South (engraving)
1042000 Adua, where the Italians were defeated, View from the South (engraving) by Macpherson, Douglas (1871-1951); Private Collection; (add.info.: Adua, where the Italians were defeated)

Background imageDefeated Collection: Colin Charvis Defeated

Colin Charvis Defeated England V Wales Rugby Union 04 March 2000 Date: 04 March 2000

Background imageDefeated Collection: The skeleton of Death as champion boxer. 1827 (engraving)

The skeleton of Death as champion boxer. 1827 (engraving)
7233003 The skeleton of Death as champion boxer.1827 (engraving) by Dagley, Richard (c.1761-1841); Private Collection; (add.info)

Background imageDefeated Collection: The body of King Richard III carried from the field of his defeat at the Battle of Bosworth

The body of King Richard III carried from the field of his defeat at the Battle of Bosworth, 1485 (engraving)
7149399 The body of King Richard III carried from the field of his defeat at the Battle of Bosworth, 1485 (engraving) by English School

Background imageDefeated Collection: Centaur defeating a Greek warrior, ancient Greek marble sculpture from the Parthenon

Centaur defeating a Greek warrior, ancient Greek marble sculpture from the Parthenon, Athens (engraving)
7148976 Centaur defeating a Greek warrior, ancient Greek marble sculpture from the Parthenon, Athens (engraving) by Corbould

Background imageDefeated Collection: Charles the Bold, Duke of Burgundy, fleeing after his defeat by the Swiss at the Battle of Murten

Charles the Bold, Duke of Burgundy, fleeing after his defeat by the Swiss at the Battle of Murten, 1476 (engraving)
7147933 Charles the Bold, Duke of Burgundy, fleeing after his defeat by the Swiss at the Battle of Murten, 1476 (engraving) by German School

Background imageDefeated Collection: The modern racing car was born when Boillots 7 1 / 2-litre Peugeot defeated Bruce Browns Fiat

The modern racing car was born when Boillots 7 1 / 2-litre Peugeot defeated Bruce Browns Fiat, last of the monsters
7178781 The modern racing car was born when Boillots 7 1/2-litre Peugeot defeated Bruce Browns Fiat, last of the monsters, with a 14-litre engine, in the 1912 Grand Prix (colour litho) by Crosby

Background imageDefeated Collection: The English Bulldog and the Corsican bloodhound - after the Battle of Waterloo, 1895 (illustration)

The English Bulldog and the Corsican bloodhound - after the Battle of Waterloo, 1895 (illustration)
7211551 The English Bulldog and the Corsican bloodhound - after the Battle of Waterloo, 1895 (illustration) by Roberts, Piercy (fl.1791-1828); (add.info)

Background imageDefeated Collection: Diocesan museum (Museo Diocesano). Flemish tapestry. Brussels. Atelier Francois Geubels

Diocesan museum (Museo Diocesano). Flemish tapestry. Brussels. Atelier Francois Geubels. Series Story of Gideon
7209189 Diocesan museum (Museo Diocesano). Flemish tapestry. Brussels. Atelier Francois Geubels. Series Story of Gideon. The defeat of the Midianites (Derrota de los madianitas). Silk and wool




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"Defeated: Tales of Triumph and Resilience Throughout History" Napoleon in the Battle of Waterloo, 1815: Witnessing the fall of an empire as defeat looms large on the horizon. Bismarck & Napoleon III: A clash of titans that ended with one defeated and another rising to power. Siege of Vienna by Turks (1683). Battle of Kahlenberg: The valiant defense against overwhelming odds, turning defeat into victory. Spanish Armada Defeated: The mighty fleet humbled by nature's wrath, a reminder that even the greatest can be brought down. William I the Conqueror: From exile to conqueror, a defeated man who rose above adversity to shape history. Battle of Stirling Bridge: Brave hearts united against oppression, defying defeat and inspiring generations to come. Extirpation of the Plagues of Egypt - Destruction of Revolutionary Crocodiles, 1798: Overcoming ancient curses and revolutionary chaos; triumph over seemingly insurmountable obstacles. Miltiades Bust: A symbol etched in stone commemorating a leader's strategic brilliance amidst imminent defeat turned glorious victory at Marathon. Battle of Solferino: Blood-soaked fields bear witness to sacrifice and heroism; where defeats pave way for grander victories yet to come. Guns at Maiwand: Echoes from a battlefield where bravery clashed with despair; tales emerge from ashes as heroes rise despite their ultimate fate being sealed in defeat. Battle Adowa : Against all odds they stood tall, defeating colonial powers, a testament to resilience. American Indians. Sitting Bull addressing a meeting brave : United under Sitting Bull's leadership they faced countless defeats but never lost hope or their spirit for freedom.