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Destructed Collection (#2)

"Destructed: Unveiling the Power of Engravings and Lithos" In a world where art meets chaos

Background imageDestructed 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 imageDestructed 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 imageDestructed Collection: Breaking Up Of The Agamemnon, 1870 (Pencil)

Breaking Up Of The Agamemnon, 1870 (Pencil)
7261289 Breaking Up Of The Agamemnon, 1870 (Pencil) by Haden, Francis Seymour (1818-1910); 47.5x26 cm; Maidstone Museum and Art Gallery, Kent

Background imageDestructed Collection: AN ATTEMPT TO UNDERMINE JOHN BULL or WORKING THROUGH THE GLOBE. 1803 (engraving)

AN ATTEMPT TO UNDERMINE JOHN BULL or WORKING THROUGH THE GLOBE. 1803 (engraving)
7262210 AN ATTEMPT TO UNDERMINE JOHN BULL or WORKING THROUGH THE GLOBE. 1803 (engraving) by Roberts, Piercy (fl.1791-1828); Bromley Museum, Orpington

Background imageDestructed Collection: The Palais Royal and the Theatre de la Porte Saint-Martin before and after the fire of 1871

The Palais Royal and the Theatre de la Porte Saint-Martin before and after the fire of 1871 (colour litho)
XIR232828 The Palais Royal and the Theatre de la Porte Saint-Martin before and after the fire of 1871 (colour litho) by Coindre, Victor (fl.1870) (after); Musee d Art et d Histoire, Saint-Denis

Background imageDestructed Collection: The Suppression of the Zaporogue Sitch (Camp) in 1775, 1889 (oil on canvas)

The Suppression of the Zaporogue Sitch (Camp) in 1775, 1889 (oil on canvas)
FIA5366037 The Suppression of the Zaporogue Sitch (Camp) in 1775, 1889 (oil on canvas) by Slastion, Opanas Georgievich (1855-1933); Kharkov Art Museum, Kharkov

Background imageDestructed Collection: View of the Room of Giants (southern wall), detail with the lighting (fresco)

View of the Room of Giants (southern wall), detail with the lighting (fresco)
7240575 View of the Room of Giants (southern wall), detail with the lighting (fresco) by Romano, Giulio (1492-1546) (workshop of); Palazzo del Te, Mantua

Background imageDestructed Collection: Expectation (litho)

Expectation (litho)
7150297 Expectation (litho) by Barrett, Oswald Charles (BATT) (1892-1945); Private Collection; (add.info.: Expectation. Illustration from the title page of How Should We Rebuild London)

Background imageDestructed Collection: View of the Room of Giants (southern wall) (fresco)

View of the Room of Giants (southern wall) (fresco)
7240572 View of the Room of Giants (southern wall) (fresco) by Romano, Giulio (1492-1546) (workshop of); Palazzo del Te, Mantua

Background imageDestructed Collection: Room of Giants: view of the northern wall (fresco)

Room of Giants: view of the northern wall (fresco)
7240567 Room of Giants: view of the northern wall (fresco) by Romano, Giulio (1492-1546) (workshop of); Palazzo del Te, Mantua

Background imageDestructed Collection: View of the Room of Giants (western wall); detail (fresco)

View of the Room of Giants (western wall); detail (fresco)
7240565 View of the Room of Giants (western wall); detail (fresco) by Romano, Giulio (1492-1546) (workshop of); Palazzo del Te, Mantua

Background imageDestructed Collection: Group of American tourists at the ruins of the Kronprinz Observatory in or near Montfaucon

Group of American tourists at the ruins of the Kronprinz Observatory in or near Montfaucon, France, 1921 (b / w photo)
7078865 Group of American tourists at the ruins of the Kronprinz Observatory in or near Montfaucon, France, 1921 (b/w photo) by Unknown photographer, (20th century); Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam

Background imageDestructed Collection: Countess Maria Franziska, wife of Margrave Leopold Wilhelm of Baden-Baden

Countess Maria Franziska, wife of Margrave Leopold Wilhelm of Baden-Baden
7148100 Countess Maria Franziska, wife of Margrave Leopold Wilhelm of Baden-Baden, leaving her castle after it was burned by the French, Nine Years War, 1689 (engraving) by Zick

Background imageDestructed Collection: Destruction of the Abbey of Hirsau, Germany, by the French army under Ezechiel du Mas

Destruction of the Abbey of Hirsau, Germany, by the French army under Ezechiel du Mas, Comte de Melac, Nine Years War
7148099 Destruction of the Abbey of Hirsau, Germany, by the French army under Ezechiel du Mas, Comte de Melac, Nine Years War, 1692 (engraving) by Closs

Background imageDestructed Collection: How does the new year 1915 begin, amid pain and blood, half of the worlds population at war

How does the new year 1915 begin, amid pain and blood, half of the worlds population at war (colour litho)
2815713 How does the new year 1915 begin, amid pain and blood, half of the worlds population at war (colour litho) by Beltrame

Background imageDestructed Collection: The show recently offered by Ninth Avenue in New York, for a clash of two trains... (colour litho)

The show recently offered by Ninth Avenue in New York, for a clash of two trains... (colour litho)
2809026 The show recently offered by Ninth Avenue in New York, for a clash of two trains... (colour litho) by Salvadori, Riccardo (1866-1927); Private Collection; (add.info)

Background imageDestructed Collection: Triumph of Chritianity. 1585 (fresco)

Triumph of Chritianity. 1585 (fresco)
7232617 Triumph of Chritianity. 1585 (fresco) by Laureti, Tommaso (c.1530-1602); Vatican Museums and Galleries, Vatican City; (add.info.: Triumph of Chritianity)

Background imageDestructed Collection: Huge explosion at the Four Courts, Battle of Dublin, Irish Civil War, 1922 (b / w photo)

Huge explosion at the Four Courts, Battle of Dublin, Irish Civil War, 1922 (b / w photo)
7148723 Huge explosion at the Four Courts, Battle of Dublin, Irish Civil War, 1922 (b/w photo) by Irish Photographer (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Huge explosion at the Four Courts)

Background imageDestructed Collection: Regulus destroying the Carthaginian fleet, Battle of Cape Ecnomus, 256 BC (engraving)

Regulus destroying the Carthaginian fleet, Battle of Cape Ecnomus, 256 BC (engraving)
7150810 Regulus destroying the Carthaginian fleet, Battle of Cape Ecnomus, 256 BC (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Background imageDestructed Collection: The destruction of Babylon by Cyrus (engraving)

The destruction of Babylon by Cyrus (engraving)
7150788 The destruction of Babylon by Cyrus (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The destruction of Babylon by Cyrus the Great and the Persians, 593 BC)

Background imageDestructed Collection: Destruction of Pharoah in the Parting of the Red Sea (engraving)

Destruction of Pharoah in the Parting of the Red Sea (engraving)
7150779 Destruction of Pharoah in the Parting of the Red Sea (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Destruction of Pharoah in the Parting of the Red Sea)

Background imageDestructed Collection: Iconoclasm, Germany, 1520s (engraving)

Iconoclasm, Germany, 1520s (engraving)
7148081 Iconoclasm, Germany, 1520s (engraving) by Diez, Wilhelm Von (1839-1907); Private Collection; (add.info.: Iconoclasm, Germany, 1520s)

Background imageDestructed Collection: Destruction by fire of a gin palace on Oxford Street, London (engraving)

Destruction by fire of a gin palace on Oxford Street, London (engraving)
7153918 Destruction by fire of a gin palace on Oxford Street, London (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Background imageDestructed Collection: Robinson Crusoe: Destruction of the tartar idol (colour litho)

Robinson Crusoe: Destruction of the tartar idol (colour litho)
7182773 Robinson Crusoe: Destruction of the tartar idol (colour litho) by Finnemore, Joseph (1860-1939) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Destruction of the tartar idol)

Background imageDestructed Collection: Mahadeva destroying Tripurasura (engraving)

Mahadeva destroying Tripurasura (engraving)
7182603 Mahadeva destroying Tripurasura (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Mahadeva destroying Tripurasura)

Background imageDestructed Collection: Doom of Babylon (engraving)

Doom of Babylon (engraving)
7172498 Doom of Babylon (engraving) by European School, (17th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Doom of Babylon (Revelation 18)

Background imageDestructed Collection: Hezekiah, King of Judah, restoring the Temple of Jerusalem and destroying the idols (engraving)

Hezekiah, King of Judah, restoring the Temple of Jerusalem and destroying the idols (engraving)
7172383 Hezekiah, King of Judah, restoring the Temple of Jerusalem and destroying the idols (engraving) by European School, (17th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Hezekiah, King of Judah)

Background imageDestructed Collection: 'The great globe itself, yea, all which it inherit, shall dissolve!'(engraving)

"The great globe itself, yea, all which it inherit, shall dissolve!"(engraving)
7177902 " The great globe itself, yea, all which it inherit, shall dissolve!" (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: " The great globe itself)

Background imageDestructed Collection: 'All hail!'(engraving)

"All hail!"(engraving)
7177863 " All hail!" (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: " All hail)

Background imageDestructed Collection: Jeremiah lamenting the ruin of Jerusalem (engraving)

Jeremiah lamenting the ruin of Jerusalem (engraving)
7172398 Jeremiah lamenting the ruin of Jerusalem (engraving) by European School, (17th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Jeremiah lamenting the ruin of Jerusalem (Lamentations)

Background imageDestructed Collection: The trumpets of Joshua bringing down the walls of Jericho (engraving)

The trumpets of Joshua bringing down the walls of Jericho (engraving)
7172321 The trumpets of Joshua bringing down the walls of Jericho (engraving) by European School, (17th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Background imageDestructed Collection: Buildings destroyed during the Battle of Dublin, Irish Civil war, 1922 (b / w photo)

Buildings destroyed during the Battle of Dublin, Irish Civil war, 1922 (b / w photo)
7148724 Buildings destroyed during the Battle of Dublin, Irish Civil war, 1922 (b/w photo) by Irish Photographer (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Background imageDestructed Collection: Four Courts building damaged by shellfire, Battle of Dublin, Irish Civil War, 1922 (b / w photo)

Four Courts building damaged by shellfire, Battle of Dublin, Irish Civil War, 1922 (b / w photo)
7148720 Four Courts building damaged by shellfire, Battle of Dublin, Irish Civil War, 1922 (b/w photo) by Irish Photographer (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Background imageDestructed Collection: This Indenture witnesseth (engraving)

This Indenture witnesseth (engraving)
7177892 This Indenture witnesseth (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: This Indenture witnesseth)

Background imageDestructed Collection: Sardanapale se brule avec tous ses tresors (engraving)

Sardanapale se brule avec tous ses tresors (engraving)
7179595 Sardanapale se brule avec tous ses tresors (engraving) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Sardanapale se brule avec tous ses tresors)

Background imageDestructed Collection: Destruction of Carthage by the Romans, 146 BC (engraving)

Destruction of Carthage by the Romans, 146 BC (engraving)
7173408 Destruction of Carthage by the Romans, 146 BC (engraving) by German School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Destruction of Carthage by the Romans, 146 BC)

Background imageDestructed Collection: Teutonic warrior destroying a Roman legions standard (engraving)

Teutonic warrior destroying a Roman legions standard (engraving)
7173391 Teutonic warrior destroying a Roman legions standard (engraving) by German School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Teutonic warrior destroying a Roman legions standard)

Background imageDestructed Collection: Tank on a battlefield (colour litho)

Tank on a battlefield (colour litho)
7148200 Tank on a battlefield (colour litho) by Shuffrey, J. Allen (1859-1939) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Tank on a battlefield.); © Look and Learn

Background imageDestructed Collection: Depiction of the devil with a three-pronged fork (chromolitho)

Depiction of the devil with a three-pronged fork (chromolitho)
7153512 Depiction of the devil with a three-pronged fork (chromolitho) by European School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Background imageDestructed Collection: Destruction of the Irminsul, sacred pillar of the pagan Saxons

Destruction of the Irminsul, sacred pillar of the pagan Saxons, by the Emperor Charlemagne (engraving)
7147847 Destruction of the Irminsul, sacred pillar of the pagan Saxons, by the Emperor Charlemagne (engraving) by German School

Background imageDestructed Collection: Appropriation Clause (engraving)

Appropriation Clause (engraving)
7177798 Appropriation Clause (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Appropriation Clause)

Background imageDestructed Collection: The abyss and the locusts (engraving)

The abyss and the locusts (engraving)
7172495 The abyss and the locusts (engraving) by European School, (17th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The abyss and the locusts (Revelation 9)

Background imageDestructed Collection: Destruction of the French fleet off Milford Haven (engraving)

Destruction of the French fleet off Milford Haven (engraving)
7192551 Destruction of the French fleet off Milford Haven (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Destruction of the French fleet off Milford Haven)

Background imageDestructed Collection: SELF-IMMOLATION. GOGOL BURNING HIS MANUSCRIPT, 1909 (oil on canvas)

SELF-IMMOLATION. GOGOL BURNING HIS MANUSCRIPT, 1909 (oil on canvas)
7215392 SELF-IMMOLATION. GOGOL BURNING HIS MANUSCRIPT, 1909 (oil on canvas) by Repin, Ilya Efimovich (1844-1930); Tretyakov Gallery, Moscow

Background imageDestructed Collection: Boulevard Saint-Germain (engraving)

Boulevard Saint-Germain (engraving)
7157992 Boulevard Saint-Germain (engraving) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Boulevard Saint-Germain. Rue Taranne et rue des Saints-Peres)

Background imageDestructed Collection: The sounding of the first four of the seven angels trumpets (engraving)

The sounding of the first four of the seven angels trumpets (engraving)
7172493 The sounding of the first four of the seven angels trumpets (engraving) by European School, (17th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Background imageDestructed Collection: Ezekiels vision (engraving)

Ezekiels vision (engraving)
7172399 Ezekiels vision (engraving) by European School, (17th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Ezekiels vision (Ezekiel 1)

Background imageDestructed Collection: Zimri capturing the city of Tirzah and setting its palace on fire (engraving)

Zimri capturing the city of Tirzah and setting its palace on fire (engraving)
7172369 Zimri capturing the city of Tirzah and setting its palace on fire (engraving) by European School, (17th century); Private Collection; (add.info)




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"Destructed: Unveiling the Power of Engravings and Lithos" In a world where art meets chaos, engravings and lithographs have captured moments of destruction throughout history. From ancient tales to modern warfare, these captivating images depict the raw power that can bring civilizations to their knees. The Narsinha Avatara of Vishnu engraving takes us back to Hindu mythology, showcasing the destructive force of Lord Vishnu in his half-man, half-lion form. As he annihilates evil forces, we witness the eternal battle between good and evil. Moving forward through time, The Four Horsemen of the Apocalypse engraving reminds us of biblical prophecies. War, famine, pestilence, and death ride together as harbingers of destruction upon humanity's doorstep. An Angel destroying the Assyrian army depicts divine intervention against an oppressive force. This engraving symbolizes hope amidst despair as heavenly powers intervene to protect those in need. The beast from the abyss killing two witnesses before they ascend to Heaven portrays a chilling scene from Revelation. Here we witness destruction unleashed upon those who bear testimony against darkness itself. Johann Tserclaes' sack of Magdeburg during the Thirty Years War showcases human cruelty at its worst. Imperial General Tilly's ruthless advance leaves nothing but devastation in its wake - a stark reminder that war knows no mercy. Tragedies take flight with fierce eagle battles in Valnerina while protests turn violent as The Crowd Invades And Devastates The Church Of Giussano. These color lithographs capture moments when anger ignites into chaos and destruction becomes a means for change or revenge. From Belgium's fight for independence to Catalonia's victorious advance by Spanish national troops - these color lithos reveal how conflicts shape nations and leave behind trails of ruin on both sides. Fraterni rescues victims amidst Milan raids while episodes unfold during Battle Zuscima - these color lithos remind us of the human cost of war.