Defending Collection (#6)

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)

Defense du marabout de Sidi Brahim (engraving)
7179584 Defense du marabout de Sidi Brahim (engraving) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Defense du marabout de Sidi Brahim)

Tower defended by dogs, 15th Century (engraving)
7185675 Tower defended by dogs, 15th Century (engraving) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Tower defended by dogs, 15th Century)

Satan Starting from the Touch of Ithuriels Lance, 1779 (oil on canvas)
259398 Satan Starting from the Touch of Ithuriels Lance, 1779 (oil on canvas) by Fuseli, Henry (Fussli, Johann Heinrich) (1741-1825); 212.5--274.5 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: Paradise Lost)

Lieutenant William Forshaw winning the Victoria Cross at Gallipoli, World War I, 1915 (litho)
7157188 Lieutenant William Forshaw winning the Victoria Cross at Gallipoli, World War I, 1915 (litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Pilgrim, an out-and-out fin keel boat built for the defense of the cup in 1893 (b / w photo)
7160282 Pilgrim, an out-and-out fin keel boat built for the defense of the cup in 1893 (b/w photo) by American Photographer, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Pilgrim)

Medieval German castle on a lake (engraving)
7148012 Medieval German castle on a lake (engraving) by Bauernfeind, Gustave (1848-1904); Private Collection; (add.info.: Medieval German castle on a lake)

Horatius Cocles defending the Pons Sublicius against the Etruscans, Rome, 509 BC (engraving)
7173418 Horatius Cocles defending the Pons Sublicius against the Etruscans, Rome, 509 BC (engraving) by German School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Sirs Smith defending the Breach of d Acre against Bonaparte (engraving)
7188186 Sirs Smith defending the Breach of d Acre against Bonaparte (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Aeroplanes illuminated by a searchlight grid at night (colour litho)
7202010 Aeroplanes illuminated by a searchlight grid at night (colour litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Aeroplanes illuminated by a searchlight grid at night)

An Attack, 1891 (w / c & ink on paper)
OVR366212 An Attack, 1891 (w/c & ink on paper) by Kittelsen, Theodor Severin (1857-1914); 30x20 cm; Private Collection; Photo © O. Vaering

Belisaire defendant l entree de Rome (engraving)
7179286 Belisaire defendant l entree de Rome (engraving) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Belisaire defendant l entree de Rome)

Inner courtyard of a medieval castle (engraving)
7148014 Inner courtyard of a medieval castle (engraving) by Knab, Ferdinand (1834-1902); Private Collection; (add.info.: Inner courtyard of a medieval castle)

Stampede by the Blackfeet, c. 1837 (ink, wash, and gouache on dark paper)
5310469 Stampede by the Blackfeet, c.1837 (ink, wash, and gouache on dark paper) by Miller, Alfred Jacob (1810-74); 22x29.9 cm; Joslyn Museum, Omaha, Nebraska

Romans bombarding their enemies with marble statues during the siege of Rome by the Ostrogoths under Vitiges
7147839 Romans bombarding their enemies with marble statues during the siege of Rome by the Ostrogoths under Vitiges, 537-538 (engraving) by German School

The King of Sweden defending himself against the Turks (engraving)
7192728 The King of Sweden defending himself against the Turks (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The King of Sweden defending himself against the Turks)

Defense de Paris (engraving)
7194367 Defense de Paris (engraving) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Defense de Paris. Illustration for Histoire de France en Cent Tableaux by Paul Lehugeur)

The unwelcome visitor (colour litho)
7156969 The unwelcome visitor (colour litho) by Bernard, C. E. B. (fl.1914-29); Private Collection; (add.info.: The unwelcome visitor)

Enceinte d un ring des Avares (engraving)
7179803 Enceinte d un ring des Avares (engraving) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Enceinte d un ring des Avares)

Siege warfare, 15th Century (engraving)
7185691 Siege warfare, 15th Century (engraving) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Siege warfare, 15th Century)

Packs of wolves attacking the crew of a grounded Russian hot air balloon, illustration from La Corriere della Sera
CHT170906 Packs of wolves attacking the crew of a grounded Russian hot air balloon, illustration from La Corriere della Sera, 1935 (colour litho) by Beltrame

Sir Sidney Smith defending Acre (engraving)
7192545 Sir Sidney Smith defending Acre (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Sir Sidney Smith defending Acre)

William Lenthall, Speaker of the House of Commons, defending five MPs from beiing arrested by order of King Charles I
7148538 William Lenthall, Speaker of the House of Commons, defending five MPs from beiing arrested by order of King Charles I, 1642 (colour litho) by Cope

Shepherd protecting his sheep from a bear (chromolitho)
7157089 Shepherd protecting his sheep from a bear (chromolitho) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Shepherd protecting his sheep from a bear)

Colonia, one of the unsuccessful boats of the quartette built in 1893 for the defense of the Cup (b / w photo)
7160288 Colonia, one of the unsuccessful boats of the quartette built in 1893 for the defense of the Cup (b/w photo) by American Photographer, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Colonia)

Dog guarding chickens from a fox (colour litho)
7157229 Dog guarding chickens from a fox (colour litho) by European School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Dog guarding chickens from a fox)

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Common Pheasant - male displaying by flapping its wings, Island of Texel, The Netherlands Date: 11-Feb-19

A Hawk attacking Poultry in a Farmyard (oil on canvas)
7076653 A Hawk attacking Poultry in a Farmyard (oil on canvas) by Casteels, Pieter (1684-1749) (after); 101.7x125.8 cm; Private Collection; Flemish, out of copyright

Wisdom defending Youth against Love (oil on canvas)
7085175 Wisdom defending Youth against Love (oil on canvas) by Meynier, Charles (1768-1832); 242x206 cm; Private Collection; French, out of copyright

Christ and the woman taken in adultery, 1750-57. Creator: Giuseppe Camerata
Christ and the woman taken in adultery, 1750-57. Formerly attributed as being after Bartolomeo Biscaino

Nymph and Faun group, 20th century (silvered bronze on marble base)
1195293 Nymph and Faun group, 20th century (silvered bronze on marble base) by Faguays, Pierre le (1892-1935); 52.1x70.2 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: Faguays)

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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.