Defile Collection (#2)

The Darial Defile on the Russia / Georgia border, 1895
The Darial Defile on the Russia/Georgia border, 1895. From The Universal Geography with Illustrations and Maps, division XII, written by Elisee Reclus and published by Virtue & Co

The Iron Gate defile on the Karshi-Derbent Route, Afghanistan, 1895. From The Universal Geography with Illustrations and Maps, division XII, written by Elisee Reclus and published by Virtue & Co

Paris, France - Boulevards - Le Regiment qui Passe"
Paris, France - Boulevards - " Le Regiment qui Passe". Date: circa 1890

Halt: Horse Artillery Taking up Position at the Mouth of a Defile in Northern India

Authorities attending the defile of the troops - Lille
Authorities attending the defile of the troops - Parade at Lille, France - October, 1918. The unmistakable chin of Liberator Field Marshal William Riddell Birdwood

Defile de la Cm. d aerostiers 187... Drawing shows a parade with one of the balloons used in the Siege of Paris (1870-71) and a group from the Compagnie des aerostiers militaires

French Troops Retreat
Beaten back by the German offensive, French troops retire : the people of Reims watch as their troops defile through the place du Palais- de-Justice and rue de Vesle

Deroi at Lovers
Lieutenant-general Deroi defeats the Austrians at the battle of Lovers, dislodging them from an almost impregnable position in a mountain defile

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"Captivating Moments of Historical Defile: From Napoleon's Triumph to Joan of Arc's Heroic Entrance" Step back in time and witness the grandeur and spectacle of historical defiles that have left an indelible mark on our collective memory. These captivating moments, captured through art and engravings, transport us to pivotal events where leaders, warriors, and dignitaries paraded through iconic landmarks or treacherous passages. In 1806, the Brandenburg Gate stood witness as Napoleon I led his formidable army into Berlin. The oil painting vividly portrays the awe-inspiring sight of the Emperor at the helm, his guard marching resolutely behind him. A symbol of power and conquest etched into history. Centuries earlier, another remarkable defile unfolded in Orleans on May 8th, 1429. Joan of Arc emerged victorious from her valiant battles against English forces. With a halo-like aura surrounding her figure in this oil masterpiece, she triumphantly enters Orleans amidst jubilant crowds who heralded her as a savior. Traveling eastward to China in 1882 brings us face-to-face with a cortege fit for royalty. A Mandarin visiting a village commands attention as he passes through narrow streets adorned with curious onlookers. Ferdinandus' intricate engraving captures both the opulence and curiosity evoked by this cultural encounter. Closer to home but no less majestic is Henry II's entrance into Rouen on January 10th, 1550. The city bursts with joyous celebration as King Henry II and Queen Catherine de Medici are honored with a magnificent feast organized by their adoring subjects. Defiles were not limited to human endeavors alone; nature itself could create challenging passageways fraught with danger. In Gilgit Valley or Buluwayo’s rugged terrain depicted in lithographs or engravings respectively.