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Fort Collection (#87)

"Exploring the Rich History and Majestic Beauty of Forts Around the World" Immerse yourself in the ancient Iron-age British Camp hill fort

Background imageFort Collection: Tantallon Castle, East Lothian (oil on panel)

Tantallon Castle, East Lothian (oil on panel)
TW426508 Tantallon Castle, East Lothian (oil on panel) by Ewbank, John Wilson (1779-1847); 15x28.3 cm; Shipley Art Gallery, Gateshead, Tyne & Wear, UK; eTyne & Wear Archives & Museums; English

Background imageFort Collection: Tunis, the Capture of Sfax (engraving)

Tunis, the Capture of Sfax (engraving)
1054499 Tunis, the Capture of Sfax (engraving) by Warry (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Tunis, the Capture of Sfax)

Background imageFort Collection: The French Occupation of Tunis, the Bombardment of Sfax (engraving)

The French Occupation of Tunis, the Bombardment of Sfax (engraving)
1054476 The French Occupation of Tunis, the Bombardment of Sfax (engraving) by Wyllie, William Lionel (1851-1931) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: The French Occupation of Tunis)

Background imageFort Collection: The Afghan Campaign, the Ruins of the British Residency, Cabul (engraving)

The Afghan Campaign, the Ruins of the British Residency, Cabul (engraving)
1054310 The Afghan Campaign, the Ruins of the British Residency, Cabul (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Afghan Campaign)

Background imageFort Collection: Jodhpur, General View of the Fort (colour litho)

Jodhpur, General View of the Fort (colour litho)
2810643 Jodhpur, General View of the Fort (colour litho) by Murray, Alexander Henry Hallam (1854-1934); Private Collection; (add.info.: Jodhpur, General View of the Fort)

Background imageFort Collection: The victorious military action in Libya (colour litho)

The victorious military action in Libya (colour litho)
2809266 The victorious military action in Libya (colour litho) by Beltrame, Achille (1871-1945); Private Collection; (add.info.: The victorious military action in Libya)

Background imageFort Collection: Azizias re-occupation in Tripolitania (colour litho)

Azizias re-occupation in Tripolitania (colour litho)
2808805 Azizias re-occupation in Tripolitania (colour litho) by Beltrame, Achille (1871-1945); Private Collection; (add.info.: The re-occupation of Azizia in Tripolitania)

Background imageFort Collection: The disloyal of the war, Turkish soldiers who deceive the Arabs by showing them old uniforms

The disloyal of the war, Turkish soldiers who deceive the Arabs by showing them old uniforms... (colour litho)
2808491 The disloyal of the war, Turkish soldiers who deceive the Arabs by showing them old uniforms... (colour litho) by Beltrame

Background imageFort Collection: The Anglo-French fleet destroys the Dardanelles forts at a distance to force the straits

The Anglo-French fleet destroys the Dardanelles forts at a distance to force the straits... (colour litho)
2815733 The Anglo-French fleet destroys the Dardanelles forts at a distance to force the straits... (colour litho) by Beltrame

Background imageFort Collection: Esseillon Fort, commanding the Route to Mount Cenis, in the Savoy Pass (engraving)

Esseillon Fort, commanding the Route to Mount Cenis, in the Savoy Pass (engraving)
2772962 Esseillon Fort, commanding the Route to Mount Cenis, in the Savoy Pass (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Esseillon Fort)

Background imageFort Collection: A Fort in Cumberland (litho)

A Fort in Cumberland (litho)
2794629 A Fort in Cumberland (litho) by Forestier, Amedee (1854-1930) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: A Fort in Cumberland)

Background imageFort Collection: Scenes and portraits from Madagascar (engraving)

Scenes and portraits from Madagascar (engraving)
2789391 Scenes and portraits from Madagascar (engraving) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Scenes and portraits from Madagascar)

Background imageFort Collection: Attack on the French fort of Timimoun in Algeria (colour litho)

Attack on the French fort of Timimoun in Algeria (colour litho)
2782180 Attack on the French fort of Timimoun in Algeria (colour litho) by French School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Attack on the French fort of Timimoun in Algeria)

Background imageFort Collection: Julius Caesar laying siege to Alesia, Gaul, 52 BC (engraving)

Julius Caesar laying siege to Alesia, Gaul, 52 BC (engraving)
6029371 Julius Caesar laying siege to Alesia, Gaul, 52 BC (engraving) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Julius Caesar laying siege to Alesia, Gaul, 52 BC)

Background imageFort Collection: Capture of the fort of Gawilghur by the British under the command of Arthur Wellesley

Capture of the fort of Gawilghur by the British under the command of Arthur Wellesley, Second Anglo-Marashtra War
6032222 Capture of the fort of Gawilghur by the British under the command of Arthur Wellesley, Second Anglo-Marashtra War, India, 1803 (engraving) by Duplessi-Bertaux

Background imageFort Collection: Henry VIII Gateway at Windsor Castle, Berkshire (colour litho)

Henry VIII Gateway at Windsor Castle, Berkshire (colour litho)
6031727 Henry VIII Gateway at Windsor Castle, Berkshire (colour litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Henry VIII Gateway at Windsor Castle, Berkshire)

Background imageFort Collection: A needlework picture depicting King Ahasuerus seated beneath a canopy

A needlework picture depicting King Ahasuerus seated beneath a canopy
1767231 A needlework picture depicting King Ahasuerus seated beneath a canopy, holding out his sceptre to Esther (silk thread) by English School

Background imageFort Collection: An illustration from the Hamir Hath, early 19th century (gouache and gold paint on paper)

An illustration from the Hamir Hath, early 19th century (gouache and gold paint on paper)
1196954 An illustration from the Hamir Hath, early 19th century (gouache and gold paint on paper) by Indian School, (19th century); 20.4x28.6 cm; Private Collection; Photo eChristies Images; Indian

Background imageFort Collection: Gorodok, 1899 (pyrogravure and oil on panel)

Gorodok, 1899 (pyrogravure and oil on panel)
1195838 Gorodok, 1899 (pyrogravure and oil on panel) by Iakunchikova, Maria (1870-1902); 37.5x46 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: Iakunchikova)

Background imageFort Collection: Traveling in Persia, 1895 (oil on canvas)

Traveling in Persia, 1895 (oil on canvas)
1769849 Traveling in Persia, 1895 (oil on canvas) by Weeks, Edwin Lord (1849-1903); 101x80.6 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: Traveling in Persia. Edwin Lord Weeks (1849-1903). Oil on canvas

Background imageFort Collection: Teck and its Dukes (litho)

Teck and its Dukes (litho)
1627683 Teck and its Dukes (litho) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Teck and its Dukes. Illustration for The Illustrated London News, 10 July 1893)

Background imageFort Collection: Sketches in British East Africa (engraving)

Sketches in British East Africa (engraving)
1627141 Sketches in British East Africa (engraving) by Wright, Henry Charles Seppings (1850-1937); Private Collection; (add.info.: Sketches in British East Africa)

Background imageFort Collection: Sketches from Gaeta, the Positions of the National Army seen from the Batteries of the Citadel of

Sketches from Gaeta, the Positions of the National Army seen from the Batteries of the Citadel of Gaeta (engraving)
1612821 Sketches from Gaeta, the Positions of the National Army seen from the Batteries of the Citadel of Gaeta (engraving) by English School

Background imageFort Collection: Steel Embrasure for the Fortifications of Cronstadt, manufactured at Millwall (engraving)

Steel Embrasure for the Fortifications of Cronstadt, manufactured at Millwall (engraving)
1613339 Steel Embrasure for the Fortifications of Cronstadt, manufactured at Millwall (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Background imageFort Collection: On the Castle at Scutari, Albania (engraving)

On the Castle at Scutari, Albania (engraving)
1614481 On the Castle at Scutari, Albania (engraving) by Woodville, Richard Caton II (1856-1927) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: On the Castle at Scutari, Albania)

Background imageFort Collection: HMS Bacchante off Port George, Grenada (engraving)

HMS Bacchante off Port George, Grenada (engraving)
1614064 HMS Bacchante off Port George, Grenada (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: HMS Bacchante off Port George, Grenada)

Background imageFort Collection: The French Attack on Rome (engraving)

The French Attack on Rome (engraving)
1618213 The French Attack on Rome (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The French Attack on Rome. Illustration for The Illustrated London News, 23 June 1849)

Background imageFort Collection: The Spanish-American Crisis, Views of the Islands of Grand Canary and Teneriffe

The Spanish-American Crisis, Views of the Islands of Grand Canary and Teneriffe
1615488 The Spanish-American Crisis, Views of the Islands of Grand Canary and Teneriffe, now being stocked with Military Stores by Spain (engraving) by English School

Background imageFort Collection: Panoramic View of Sinope, sketched after the Battle (engraving)

Panoramic View of Sinope, sketched after the Battle (engraving)
1619135 Panoramic View of Sinope, sketched after the Battle (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Panoramic View of Sinope, sketched after the Battle)

Background imageFort Collection: Meeting of the Royal Archaeological Institute at Exeter, Places to be visited (engraving)

Meeting of the Royal Archaeological Institute at Exeter, Places to be visited (engraving)
1620846 Meeting of the Royal Archaeological Institute at Exeter, Places to be visited (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Background imageFort Collection: Rambling Sketches, Canterbury (litho)

Rambling Sketches, Canterbury (litho)
1596439 Rambling Sketches, Canterbury (litho) by Quinton, Alfred Robert (1853-1934); Private Collection; (add.info.: Rambling Sketches, Canterbury)

Background imageFort Collection: The Nile Expedition, Royal Engineers building a Fort at Korti (engraving)

The Nile Expedition, Royal Engineers building a Fort at Korti (engraving)
1590937 The Nile Expedition, Royal Engineers building a Fort at Korti (engraving) by Wollen, William Barnes (1857-1936) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Nile Expedition)

Background imageFort Collection: The Isle and Fort of St Marguerite (engraving)

The Isle and Fort of St Marguerite (engraving)
1589228 The Isle and Fort of St Marguerite (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Isle and Fort of St Marguerite)

Background imageFort Collection: Sketches of Belfast (engraving)

Sketches of Belfast (engraving)
1589220 Sketches of Belfast (engraving) by Read, Samuel (1816-83); Private Collection; (add.info.: Sketches of Belfast. Illustration for The Illustrated London News, 22 August 1874)

Background imageFort Collection: The Tower in the Fifteenth Century (engraving)

The Tower in the Fifteenth Century (engraving)
1587242 The Tower in the Fifteenth Century (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Tower in the Fifteenth Century)

Background imageFort Collection: The Town and Fort of Mooltan (engraving)

The Town and Fort of Mooltan (engraving)
1617606 The Town and Fort of Mooltan (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Town and Fort of Mooltan)

Background imageFort Collection: View of New Amsterdam, 1626-28 (copper engraving)

View of New Amsterdam, 1626-28 (copper engraving)
MNY90168 View of New Amsterdam, 1626-28 (copper engraving) by Hartgers, Joost (17th century); Museum of the City of New York, USA; eMuseum of the City of New York; Netherlandish, out of copyright

Background imageFort Collection: Ad 134 Frontispiece, from Voyage dans les Pouilles by Nagius

Ad 134 Frontispiece, from Voyage dans les Pouilles by Nagius
EDI41317 Ad 134 Frontispiece, from Voyage dans les Pouilles by Nagius by French School, (16th century); Bibliotheque Nationale, Paris

Background imageFort Collection: Landscape with a castle, 1716-18 (red chalk on buff laid paper

Landscape with a castle, 1716-18 (red chalk on buff laid paper
2971547 Landscape with a castle, 1716-18 (red chalk on buff laid paper, laid down on cream laid card) by Watteau, Jean Antoine (1684-1721); 22.4x33.8 cm; The Art Institute of Chicago, IL

Background imageFort Collection: Kor?ula, Croatia, pub. c. 1890 - 1900 (chromolithograph)

Kor?ula, Croatia, pub. c. 1890 - 1900 (chromolithograph)
2962432 Kor?ula, Croatia, pub. c.1890 - 1900 (chromolithograph) by English Photographer, (19th century); Private Collection; The Stapleton Collection; English, out of copyright

Background imageFort Collection: Surrender of the Garrison of Fort St. Philip, Minorca, to the United Forces of France and Spain

Surrender of the Garrison of Fort St. Philip, Minorca, to the United Forces of France and Spain (engraving)
654635 Surrender of the Garrison of Fort St. Philip, Minorca, to the United Forces of France and Spain (engraving) by English School

Background imageFort Collection: Early Marklin US market fort, c. 1895-1908 (handpainted tinplate)

Early Marklin US market fort, c. 1895-1908 (handpainted tinplate)
653632 Early MAarklin US market fort, c.1895-1908 (handpainted tinplate) by German School; Private Collection; (add.info.: Cat. ref)

Background imageFort Collection: British Officers in San Felipe, Minorca (oil on canvas)

British Officers in San Felipe, Minorca (oil on canvas)
RAF86503 British Officers in San Felipe, Minorca (oil on canvas) by Pullicino, Alberto (1719-65); Private Collection; Photo eRafael Valls Gallery, London, UK; Maltese, out of copyright

Background imageFort Collection: The Tower of London, engraved by J. C. Stadler (fl. 1780-1812), published 1795 (engraving)

The Tower of London, engraved by J. C. Stadler (fl. 1780-1812), published 1795 (engraving)
STC64846 The Tower of London, engraved by J. C. Stadler (fl.1780-1812), published 1795 (engraving) by Farington, Joseph (1747-1821) (after); Private Collection; The Stapleton Collection; English

Background imageFort Collection: Conway Castle, 1809 (oil on board)

Conway Castle, 1809 (oil on board)
XYC157894 Conway Castle, 1809 (oil on board) by Beaumont, George Howland (1753-1827); 73x56 cm; Yale Center for British Art, Paul Mellon Collection, USA; English, out of copyright

Background imageFort Collection: Pembroke Castle (w / c on paper)

Pembroke Castle (w / c on paper)
BAC155163 Pembroke Castle (w/c on paper) by Cox, David (1783-1859); 44.8x60.3 cm; Private Collection; English, out of copyright

Background imageFort Collection: Design for the decor of the 1928 production of Rimsky-Korsakovs opera

Design for the decor of the 1928 production of Rimsky-Korsakovs opera
AMO162493 Design for the decor of the 1928 production of Rimsky-Korsakovs opera Grad Kitezh in Paris, 1928 (w/c on paper) by Bilibin, Ivan (1876-1942); Ashmolean Museum, University of Oxford




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"Exploring the Rich History and Majestic Beauty of Forts Around the World" Immerse yourself in the ancient Iron-age British Camp hill fort, nestled among the vibrant autumn colors of the Malvern Hills in Great Malvern, Worcestershire. Journey to Dunnottar Castle outside Stonehaven, Aberdeenshire, Scotland for a glimpse into medieval times amidst breathtaking coastal scenery. Step back in time as you board a steam train on Swanage Railway, passing by Corfe Castle in Dorset, England - an enchanting sight straight out of a fairytale. Discover the rugged beauty of Carreg Cennen Castle near Llandeilo within Brecon Beacons National Park, Carmarthenshire, Wales - an awe-inspiring fortress surrounded by stunning landscapes. Lose yourself in history at Corfe Castle in Corfe village, Dorset; its imposing ruins tell tales of battles fought and legends lived within its walls. Marvel at the panoramic view from atop Old Town City's fortified walls in Dubrovnik - a UNESCO World Heritage Site that transports you to another era. Cross Monnow Bridge and Gate over River Monnow to experience medieval charm firsthand while exploring Monmouthshire's historic past in Wales' United Kingdom. Ascend Hambledon Hill above Blackmore Vale to witness prehistoric ramparts that stand as silent sentinels guarding secrets from centuries ago. Embark on a journey to Jaffna, Sri Lanka where remnants of colonial forts whisper stories of conquests and cultural fusion dating back to 1671. Visit Arlington's Fort Myer Chapel in Virginia, USA for solace amidst military history and pay tribute to those who have served their country with honor and bravery. Witness history come alive through engravings depicting The sinking of Mary Rose during Battle Solent 1545-1778, a poignant reminder of the perils faced by seafarers.