Defending Collection (#5)

The Defence of Rambervillers in 1870, painting by Jules Benoit-Levy depicting a scene from the Franco-Prussian War
6000508 The Defence of Rambervillers in 1870, painting by Jules Benoit-Levy depicting a scene from the Franco-Prussian War (engraving) by Benoit-Levy

Defending her Honour (pencil & w/c on paper)
480764 Defending her Honour (pencil & w/c on paper) by Hill, Leonard Erskine (1866-1952); 16x15 cm; Private Collection; Photo © Christie's Images

Ukrainian Partisan anti-Soviet Poster, 1947-52 (colour litho)
CHT418419 Ukrainian Partisan anti-Soviet Poster, 1947-52 (colour litho) by Khasevytch, Nil (1906-52); Private Collection; (add.info)

The Defence of Rambervillers (colour litho)
2818773 The Defence of Rambervillers (colour litho) by Benoit-Levy, Jules (1866-1952); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Defence of Rambervillers. Painting by Jules Benoit-Levy)

Defense of Tournai by the Princess of Epinoy, Philippe-Auguste Hennequin, Museum of Fine Arts of Tournai, 1824 (?)
7242346 Defense of Tournai by the Princess of Epinoy, Philippe-Auguste Hennequin, Museum of Fine Arts of Tournai, 1824 (?) by Hennequin, Philippe Auguste (1762-1833); Musee des Beaux-Arts, Tournai

Defense of Tournai by the Princess of Epinoy, Philippe-Auguste Hennequin, Museum of Fine Arts of Tournai
7242349 Defense of Tournai by the Princess of Epinoy, Philippe-Auguste Hennequin, Museum of Fine Arts of Tournai, 1824 (painting) by Hennequin, Philippe Auguste (1762-1833); Musee des Beaux-Arts

Defense of Tournai by the Princess of Epinoy, Philippe-Auguste Hennequin, Museum of Fine Arts of Tournai
7242347 Defense of Tournai by the Princess of Epinoy, Philippe-Auguste Hennequin, Museum of Fine Arts of Tournai, 1824 (painting) by Hennequin, Philippe Auguste (1762-1833); Musee des Beaux-Arts

Taking of the Strategic hill during the Siege of Sevastopol and death of General Brancion, 7 June 1855
904764 Taking of the Strategic hill during the Siege of Sevastopol and death of General Brancion, 7 June 1855, 1855-57 (oil on canvas) by Protais

"When you give me back my leg, I'll give you my place back" Pierre Daumesnil (1814), 1896 (illustration)
7304529 "When you give me back my leg, I'll give you my place back" Pierre Daumesnil (1814), 1896 (illustration) by Job, pseudonym for Onfray de Breville

Wounded French soldiers getting up to repel a German attack on their trench, World War I, 1915 (litho)
6000310 Wounded French soldiers getting up to repel a German attack on their trench, World War I, 1915 (litho) by Damblans

Battle scene from the time of the Battle of Muehldorf, also called Battle of Ampfing
7280036 Battle scene from the time of the Battle of Muehldorf, also called Battle of Ampfing by Unknown Artist, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Frederick the Great, Frederick II 1712-1786 is received in the Wernburg Regiment, Historical
7279642 Frederick the Great, Frederick II 1712-1786 is received in the Wernburg Regiment, Historical by Unknown Artist, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Frederick the Great)

The Minneburg, ivory mirror capsule from the Reun Monastery
7279788 The Minneburg, ivory mirror capsule from the Reun Monastery by Unknown Artist, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Minneburg, ivory mirror capsule from the Reun Monastery)

The Key of the situation. How the Prussians took Paris, January 29, 1871 (engraving)
904743 The Key of the situation. How the Prussians took Paris, January 29, 1871 (engraving) by Faustin (Faustin Betbeder) (1847-1914); Musee d Art et d Histoire, Saint-Denis

Death or Liberty... Or Britannia & the Virtues of the Constitution in danger of Violation from the great Political
527779 Death or Liberty... Or Britannia & the Virtues of the Constitution in danger of Violation from the great Political Libertine

A final appeal (litho)
7201244 A final appeal (litho) by Keene, Charles (1823-91); Private Collection; (add.info.: A final appeal: a barrister representing his client in court.); © Look and Learn

Jeanne Hachette defending Beauvais in 1472 or the siege of Beauvais, 1799 (oil on canvas)
904881 Jeanne Hachette defending Beauvais in 1472 or the siege of Beauvais, 1799 (oil on canvas) by Watteau, Francois Louis Joseph (1758-1823); 92x120 cm; Musee des Beaux-Arts, Valenciennes

The Broken Fan. Sexual seduction. 18th century
6317658 The Broken Fan. Sexual seduction. 18th century. by French School, (18th century); (add.info.: The Broken Fan. A man is trying to seduce a lady)

Demise of a burglar (colour litho)
3099187 Demise of a burglar (colour litho) by Meaulle, Fortune Louis (1844-1901); Private Collection; (add.info.: Demise of a burglar. Fin tragique d un cambrioleur)

The Epic Fight At Col Della Berretta (colour litho)
2808645 The Epic Fight At Col Della Berretta (colour litho) by Beltrame, Achille (1871-1945); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Epic Fight At Col Della Berretta)

A woman defended by her dog (colour litho)
2807826 A woman defended by her dog (colour litho) by French School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: A woman defended by her Newfoundland dog. Defendue par son chien)

The victorious French coup at Verdun, the assault of the colonial troops on the Douaumont fort (colour litho)
2777596 The victorious French coup at Verdun, the assault of the colonial troops on the Douaumont fort (colour litho) by Beltrame

Battle of the day 8 July for the capture of Misrata, the square of the Alpine that resists... (colour litho)
2808497 Battle of the day 8 July for the capture of Misrata, the square of the Alpine that resists... (colour litho) by Beltrame

The war of the Romanians, a lieutenant and a few men conquer two Bavarian batteries and turn them against the enemy
2777598 The war of the Romanians, a lieutenant and a few men conquer two Bavarian batteries and turn them against the enemy (colour litho) by Beltrame

Yesterday morning the opponent managed to break into the reduced of the Tooth (Pasubio)... (colour litho)
2777593 Yesterday morning the opponent managed to break into the reduced of the Tooth (Pasubio)... (colour litho) by Beltrame

The Taking of the Tuileries (10 August 1792) (colour litho)
2818316 The Taking of the Tuileries (10 August 1792) (colour litho) by Motte, Henri-Paul (1846-1922) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Taking of the Tuileries (10 August 1792)

Battle scene between archers and cavalry, with castle and ships, c. 1495-1500 (gouache and gold paint on vellum)
986282 Battle scene between archers and cavalry, with castle and ships, c.1495-1500 (gouache and gold paint on vellum) by French School

The 2nd May 1808, Madrid or The Battle of the Mamelukes (detail of the lower right), 1814 (oil on canvas)
900649 The 2nd May 1808, Madrid or The Battle of the Mamelukes (detail of the lower right), 1814 (oil on canvas) by Goya y Lucientes, Francisco Jose de (1746-1828); Prado, Madrid

DDE-90039455
Prothonotary Warbler (Prothonotaria citrea) male on breeding territory, Texas, USA. Date: 07/05/2013

DDE-90039454
Prothonotary Warbler (Prothonotaria citrea) male on breeding territory, Texas, USA. Date: 07/05/2013

French Cruiser Lamotte-Picquet arriving in Singapore, June 1939 (b / w photo)
1729018 French Cruiser Lamotte-Picquet arriving in Singapore, June 1939 (b/w photo) by French Photographer (20th century); (add.info.: French cruiser Lamotte-Picquet (La Motte Picquet)

Mountaineers of the North-West Firing on the British, c1891. Creator: James Grant
Mountaineers of the North-West Firing on the British, c1891. From " Cassells Illustrated History of India Vol. II.", by James Grant. [Cassell Petter & Galpin, London, Paris and New York]

Skirmish During the Hungarian Revolution of 1848-1849, 1881 (oil on canvas)
1195776 Skirmish During the Hungarian Revolution of 1848-1849, 1881 (oil on canvas) by Villevalde, Alexander (1857-after 1906); 116x156 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: Villevalde)

Jurgen Wullenwever, Mayor of Lubeck, defending himself against accusations of being a traitor and an Anabaptist
7148056 Jurgen Wullenwever, Mayor of Lubeck, defending himself against accusations of being a traitor and an Anabaptist, 1537 (engraving) by Zick

Private Meston attacking, single-handed, several of the enemy who were advancing
STC412097 Private Meston attacking, single-handed, several of the enemy who were advancing, after capturing a British Trench (colour litho) by Stewart

Revolutionary Tribunal of Madame Roland during the French Revolution, 1793 (b / w photo)
7200493 Revolutionary Tribunal of Madame Roland during the French Revolution, 1793 (b/w photo) by Brichaut, Albert (died c 1901); Private Collection; (add.info)

Private Meston attacking, single-handed, several of the enemy who were advancing, after capturing a British Trench
IL352837 Private Meston attacking, single-handed, several of the enemy who were advancing, after capturing a British Trench, illustration from Deeds that Thrill the Empire

Crusoe and Friday Shoot the Savages, illustration for Robinson Crusoe by Daniel Defoe (1660-1731) (colour litho)
IL193466 Crusoe and Friday Shoot the Savages, illustration for Robinson Crusoe by Daniel Defoe (1660-1731) (colour litho) by Davie, Howard (fl.1914-44); Private Collection; English, out of copyright

Men of the FTP scrub of Guemene-sur-Scorff, 1942 (b / w photo)
7241252 Men of the FTP scrub of Guemene-sur-Scorff, 1942 (b/w photo) by Unknown photographer, (20th century); Musee de la Resistance en Bretagne, Saint Marcel

Criminal appearing before a Court (b / w photo)
7200498 Criminal appearing before a Court (b/w photo) by Brichaut, Albert (died c 1901); Private Collection; (add.info.: Criminal appearing before a Court)

I dare thee but to breathe upon my love, Two Gentlemen of Verona, Act V Scene 4
STC308580 I dare thee but to breathe upon my love, Two Gentlemen of Verona, Act V Scene 4, illustration from Tales from Shakespeare by Charles and Mary Lamb, 1905 (colour litho) by Price

Caernarfon Castle
7243392 Caernarfon Castle by Newnes, George (1851-1910); Private Collection; (add.info.: Caernarfon Castle, aka Carnarvon Castle or Caernarvon Castle, Caernarfon, Gwynedd, north-west Wales)

The Spartans defending the Pass of the "Hot Gates"(colour litho)
6009766 The Spartans defending the Pass of the " Hot Gates" (colour litho) by Prout, Victor William (1862-1950); Private Collection; (add.info)

Sergeant Edward Clarke directing the defence of Chateau Herentage during the First Battle of Ypres
976458 Sergeant Edward Clarke directing the defence of Chateau Herentage during the First Battle of Ypres, November 1914 (litho) by Stewart

Paul Casey Defending Champion On The 12th Hole Bmw PGA Championship 2010 Bmw PGA Championship 2010 Wentworth Club, Surrey, England 20 May 2010 Date: 20 May 2010

Antonio Canova: Socrates defending himself before his Judges (engraving)
7168878 Antonio Canova: Socrates defending himself before his Judges (engraving) by Canova, Antonio (1757-1822) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Socrates defending himself before his Judges)

Coast Patrol Duty in 1792 (colour litho)
7181617 Coast Patrol Duty in 1792 (colour litho) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Coast Patrol Duty in 1792)

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"Defending: A Tale of Courage, Strategy, and Resilience" In the heart of the Zulu War at Rorke's Drift, brave soldiers stood tall against adversity, defending their position with unwavering determination. Just like the Scaredy Cat Plant - Coleus canina Hybr. - that drives away cats and dogs, these defenders showcased their fierce spirit in protecting what they hold dear. Leon-Maxime Faivre's masterpiece "Deux meres (Two Mothers), 1888" captures the essence of a mother's instinct to defend her children at all costs – a timeless symbol of love and protection. With sword held high in Kendo martial arts, fighters embody discipline and skill as they defend themselves from any attack that may come their way. Ulster 1914 patriotic postcard reminds us of the strength found within unity when communities rally together to defend their shared values and beliefs. Davy Crockett, an American folk hero known for his bravery during battles, exemplifies the indomitable spirit required to defend one's principles even in times of great peril. Like chess pieces on a board, strategic moves are made by those who understand that defense is just as important as offense when it comes to achieving victory in life's challenges. Bamburgh Castle stands proudly on England's coast – a testament to centuries-long efforts to protect its inhabitants from external threats; reminding us that sometimes defending means fortifying our foundations against potential harm. Witnessing murmuration of common starlings with Peregrine falcon soaring above showcases nature’s delicate balance between predator and prey – where each species must fiercely defend its own survival instincts while respecting others' roles in this intricate dance called life. A female Common Eider duck fearlessly defends her nest from an Arctic fox; showcasing maternal instinct combined with unwavering courage against formidable odds – proving once again that mothers will go to extraordinary lengths for the safety of their young.