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Fortification Collection (#88)

"Discover the Majestic Fortifications Across the United Kingdom and Europe" Conisbrough Castle J910009

Background imageFortification Collection: Barriere des fourneaux Vaugirard in 'les barrieres de Paris'

Barriere des fourneaux Vaugirard in "les barrieres de Paris"
LSE4084748 Barriere des fourneaux Vaugirard in " les barrieres de Paris" photographs by Gouviot, 1859. by French Photographer

Background imageFortification Collection: Vue generale de Vienne prise de l eglise Saint Charles - in '

Vue generale de Vienne prise de l eglise Saint Charles - in "
LSE4091284 Vue generale de Vienne prise de l eglise Saint Charles - in " Voyage picturesque en Austria par le Comte Alexandre de Laborde", Paris, ed. Didot l elder, 1821

Background imageFortification Collection: The Walls of Jericho Falling Down - The Fall of the Walls of Jericho - Engraving in

The Walls of Jericho Falling Down - The Fall of the Walls of Jericho - Engraving in
XEE4160454 The Walls of Jericho Falling Down - The Fall of the Walls of Jericho - - Engraving in " The Bible illustree" by Gustave Dore (1832-1883)

Background imageFortification Collection: Siege de Metz (1552) - Francois de Guise and the works on the ramparts of Metz

Siege de Metz (1552) - Francois de Guise and the works on the ramparts of Metz
XEE4160339 Siege de Metz (1552) - Francois de Guise and the works on the ramparts of Metz - engraving from " The history of France told to my grandchildren" - by Francois Guizot - 1872-1876

Background imageFortification Collection: The siege of Ptolemais during the third crusade 1189 - engraving by Gustave Dore

The siege of Ptolemais during the third crusade 1189 - engraving by Gustave Dore
XEE4161219 The siege of Ptolemais during the third crusade 1189 - engraving by Gustave Dore from History of the Crusades by Joseph-Francois Michaud - Le siege de Saint Jean d Acre (Israel), in 1191

Background imageFortification Collection: The city walls of Babylon surrounding the hanging gardens and the tower of Babel

The city walls of Babylon surrounding the hanging gardens and the tower of Babel
XEE4162434 The city walls of Babylon surrounding the hanging gardens and the tower of Babel - by Unknown Artist, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Background imageFortification Collection: Mayenne is a commune in the West of France in the region of Pays de la Loire - engraving

Mayenne is a commune in the West of France in the region of Pays de la Loire - engraving
XEE4156678 Mayenne is a commune in the West of France in the region of Pays de la Loire - engraving in " La France illustree: geography, history, administration statistique" by V.-A

Background imageFortification Collection: Title page of the 1537 edition of Pantagruel, by Francois Rabelais - The giant Pantagruel

Title page of the 1537 edition of Pantagruel, by Francois Rabelais - The giant Pantagruel
XEE4155731 Title page of the 1537 edition of Pantagruel, by Francois Rabelais - The giant Pantagruel and two of his apostles, from The Disciple de Pantagruel, 1537 by Unknown Artist

Background imageFortification Collection: The Shoulder of Gallardon - feodale tower, dating from the 12th century - engraving in

The Shoulder of Gallardon - feodale tower, dating from the 12th century - engraving in
XEE4154724 The Shoulder of Gallardon - feodale tower, dating from the 12th century - engraving in " Histoire de France" by Victor Duruy (1811-1894) - 1882 by French School

Background imageFortification Collection: Lille city in the North of France - engraving in 'La France illustree: geographie

Lille city in the North of France - engraving in "La France illustree: geographie
XEE4156482 Lille city in the North of France - engraving in " La France illustree: geographie, histoire, administration statistique" by V.A. Malt-Brown

Background imageFortification Collection: Le Vieux Paris - le Grand Chatelet - Engraving in 'Physical

Le Vieux Paris - le Grand Chatelet - Engraving in "Physical
XEE4151244 Le Vieux Paris - le Grand Chatelet - Engraving in " Physical, civil and moral history of Paris: from the earliest historical times to the present day" by Jacques Antoine Dulaure

Background imageFortification Collection: Assyrian: Reception of a victorious general, 1866 (coloured engraving)

Assyrian: Reception of a victorious general, 1866 (coloured engraving)
XEE702569 Assyrian: Reception of a victorious general, 1866 (coloured engraving) by Leutemann, Heinrich (1824-1905); Private Collection; (add.info)

Background imageFortification Collection: Mesopotamia, Assyria : storming a fortress, 1866 (coloured engraving)

Mesopotamia, Assyria : storming a fortress, 1866 (coloured engraving)
XEE702568 Mesopotamia, Assyria : storming a fortress, 1866 (coloured engraving) by Leutemann, Heinrich (1824-1905); Private Collection; (add.info)

Background imageFortification Collection: The Battle of Falkirk, 28 January 1746 (line engraving)

The Battle of Falkirk, 28 January 1746 (line engraving)
5920001 The Battle of Falkirk, 28 January 1746 (line engraving) by Jefferys, Thomas (c.1719-71); National Army Museum, London; (add.info.: The Battle of Falkirk, 28 January 1746)

Background imageFortification Collection: A South View of Fort Royal in the Island of Guadaloupe, 1759 circa (engraving

A South View of Fort Royal in the Island of Guadaloupe, 1759 circa (engraving
5919979 A A South View of Fort Royal in the Island of GuadaloupeA, 1759 circa (engraving, coloured) by Benazech, Charles (1767-94); National Army Museum

Background imageFortification Collection: The North Taku Fort, China, 1860 (b / w photo)

The North Taku Fort, China, 1860 (b / w photo)
5919871 The North Taku Fort, China, 1860 (b/w photo) by Beato, Felice (Felix) (1825-c.1908); National Army Museum, London; (add.info.: The North Taku Fort, China, 1860)

Background imageFortification Collection: Royal Artillery, river crossing, 1854 circa (coloured lithograph)

Royal Artillery, river crossing, 1854 circa (coloured lithograph)
5919870 A Royal ArtilleryA, river crossing, 1854 circa (coloured lithograph) by Campion, George Bryant (1796-1870) (after); National Army Museum, London; (add.info.: A Royal ArtilleryA, 1854 circa)

Background imageFortification Collection: Taku Fort, China, 1860 (b / w photo)

Taku Fort, China, 1860 (b / w photo)
5919839 Taku Fort, China, 1860 (b/w photo) by Unknown photographer, (19th century); National Army Museum, London; (add.info.: Taku Fort, China, 1860. Photograph, 2nd China War (1857-1860), 1860

Background imageFortification Collection: 985993

985993

Background imageFortification Collection: A plan of Fort Montgomery & Fort Clinton, 1774-1779 (hand coloured etching in various

A plan of Fort Montgomery & Fort Clinton, 1774-1779 (hand coloured etching in various
985889 A plan of Fort Montgomery & Fort Clinton, 1774-1779 (hand coloured etching in various watercolour tints) by English School

Background imageFortification Collection: View of the Fort and Town, Calcutta, 1854 (pencil and w / c)

View of the Fort and Town, Calcutta, 1854 (pencil and w / c)
1196937 View of the Fort and Town, Calcutta, 1854 (pencil and w/c) by D Oyly, Major General Sir Charles Walters (1822-1900); 30.9x46.8 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: D Oyly)

Background imageFortification Collection: A Hindu Temple in the Fort of Rohtas, Bihar, (pencil and w / c)

A Hindu Temple in the Fort of Rohtas, Bihar, (pencil and w / c)
1196894 A Hindu Temple in the Fort of Rohtas, Bihar, (pencil and w/c) by Daniell, Thomas (1749-1840) & William (1769-1837); 37.4x53.6 cm; Private Collection; Photo eChristies Images; English

Background imageFortification Collection: Tuna Boat Entering the Port of La Rochelle, Setting; Le Thonier Entrant dans le Port de

Tuna Boat Entering the Port of La Rochelle, Setting; Le Thonier Entrant dans le Port de
656712 Tuna Boat Entering the Port of La Rochelle, Setting; Le Thonier Entrant dans le Port de La Rochelle, Couchant, 1927 (oil on canvas) by Signac

Background imageFortification Collection: The Merina Governor, Rafaralahy, of the Fort at Foule Point, Madagascar (oil on canvas)

The Merina Governor, Rafaralahy, of the Fort at Foule Point, Madagascar (oil on canvas)
828307 The Merina Governor, Rafaralahy, of the Fort at Foule Point, Madagascar (oil on canvas) by Lemaire (19th century); 71.2x63.5 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: The Merina Governor)

Background imageFortification Collection: Portrait of the Baroness Burdett Coutts and her Companion Mrs

Portrait of the Baroness Burdett Coutts and her Companion Mrs
1199594 Portrait of the Baroness Burdett Coutts and her Companion Mrs. Brown, Edinburgh, 1874, (oil on canvas, framed) by Drummond

Background imageFortification Collection: Sunset on the Moor, 1880 (watercolour on paper)

Sunset on the Moor, 1880 (watercolour on paper)
1767701 Sunset on the Moor, 1880 (watercolour on paper) by Moran, Thomas (1837-1926); 33.7x25.4 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: Sunset on the Moor. Thomas Moran (1837-1926). Watercolour on paper

Background imageFortification Collection: Portrait of a Nobleman, identified as James, Duke of Monmouth (oil on canvas)

Portrait of a Nobleman, identified as James, Duke of Monmouth (oil on canvas)
827635 Portrait of a Nobleman, identified as James, Duke of Monmouth (oil on canvas) by Netscher, Caspar (1639-84) & Wyck

Background imageFortification Collection: A Mountainous River Landscape with a Scene from the Life of William Tell, (oil on canvas)

A Mountainous River Landscape with a Scene from the Life of William Tell, (oil on canvas)
659379 A Mountainous River Landscape with a Scene from the Life of William Tell, (oil on canvas) by Brill or Bril, Paul (1554-1626); 94x15.6 cm; Private Collection; (add.info)

Background imageFortification Collection: Alternative Projects for the Hall, Gallery and Drawing - Room at Charleville Castle

Alternative Projects for the Hall, Gallery and Drawing - Room at Charleville Castle
659217 Alternative Projects for the Hall, Gallery and Drawing - Room at Charleville Castle: Sections (pen & ink and w/c on paper) by Bury

Background imageFortification Collection: The Gipsy Fair, 1889 (oil on panel)

The Gipsy Fair, 1889 (oil on panel)
658438 The Gipsy Fair, 1889 (oil on panel) by Gallofre Ximenis, Baldomero (1846-1902); 42x68 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: The Gipsy Fair. Baldomer Galofre Gimenez (1849-1902). Oil on panel

Background imageFortification Collection: The Tower of Francis I at Le Havre, c. 1854 (oil on canvas)

The Tower of Francis I at Le Havre, c. 1854 (oil on canvas)
CH401030 The Tower of Francis I at Le Havre, c.1854 (oil on canvas) by Boudin, Eugene Louis (1824-98); Private Collection; (add.info.: La Tour Francois I au Havre; ); Photo eChristies Images; French

Background imageFortification Collection: Cricceith Castle, (pencil and watercolour heightened with white)

Cricceith Castle, (pencil and watercolour heightened with white)
651889 Cricceith Castle, (pencil and watercolour heightened with white) by Wolfe, George (1834-90); 57.2x106.7 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: Cricceith Castle. George Wolfe (1834-1890)

Background imageFortification Collection: Ludlow Castle (pencil & w / c heightened with scratching out and gum arabic on paper)

Ludlow Castle (pencil & w / c heightened with scratching out and gum arabic on paper)
651898 Ludlow Castle (pencil & w/c heightened with scratching out and gum arabic on paper) by Turner, Joseph Mallord William (1775-1851)

Background imageFortification Collection: Figures on a Lane Before Rochester Castle, (pen and ink and watercolour)

Figures on a Lane Before Rochester Castle, (pen and ink and watercolour)
651883 Figures on a Lane Before Rochester Castle, (pen and ink and watercolour) by Sandby, Paul (1725-1809); 49.5x63.2 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: Figures on a Lane Before Rochester Castle)

Background imageFortification Collection: Arona, Lago Maggiore (w / c)

Arona, Lago Maggiore (w / c)
CH376191 Arona, Lago Maggiore (w/c) by Turner, Joseph Mallord William (1775-1851); Private Collection; Photo eChristies Images; English, out of copyright

Background imageFortification Collection: Conway Castle, North Wales, c. 1800 (pencil & w / c on paper)

Conway Castle, North Wales, c. 1800 (pencil & w / c on paper)
CH376167 Conway Castle, North Wales, c.1800 (pencil & w/c on paper) by Turner, Joseph Mallord William (1775-1851); Private Collection; Photo eChristies Images; English, out of copyright

Background imageFortification Collection: Conway Castle, c. 1802 (pencil & w / c on paper)

Conway Castle, c. 1802 (pencil & w / c on paper)
CH376162 Conway Castle, c.1802 (pencil & w/c on paper) by Turner, Joseph Mallord William (1775-1851); 40x60.9 cm; Private Collection; Photo eChristies Images; English, out of copyright

Background imageFortification Collection: The Acropolis at Corinth, 1846 (tinted lithograph)

The Acropolis at Corinth, 1846 (tinted lithograph)
986315 The Acropolis at Corinth, 1846 (tinted lithograph) by Moncel, Theodose du (1821-84); 44x61 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: The Acropolis at Corinth; Acro-Corinthe (Acropole de Corinthe)

Background imageFortification Collection: Castel Sant Angelo and Ponte Sant Angelo, Rome, (oil on canvas)

Castel Sant Angelo and Ponte Sant Angelo, Rome, (oil on canvas)
990108 Castel Sant Angelo and Ponte Sant Angelo, Rome, (oil on canvas) by Joli, Antonio (1700-77); 77.5x107.5 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: Castel Sant Angelo and Ponte Sant Angelo, Rome)

Background imageFortification Collection: Assemblage of Ghoorkas, 1815 (aquatint, coloured)

Assemblage of Ghoorkas, 1815 (aquatint, coloured)
5929589 A Assemblage of GhoorkasA, 1815 (aquatint, coloured) by Fraser, James Baillie (1783-1856) (after); National Army Museum, London; (add.info.: A Assemblage of GhoorkasA, 1815)

Background imageFortification Collection: Interior of the Redan, Sevastopol, 1855 (photo)

Interior of the Redan, Sevastopol, 1855 (photo)
5929113 Interior of the Redan, Sevastopol, 1855 (photo) by Robertson, James (1813-88); National Army Museum, London; (add.info.: Interior of the Redan, Sevastopol, 1855)

Background imageFortification Collection: Sketch of the Fortress of Ghuznee. Taken by Storm on the 23rd July 1839 (litho)

Sketch of the Fortress of Ghuznee. Taken by Storm on the 23rd July 1839 (litho)
5924149 A Sketch of the Fortress of Ghuznee. Taken by Storm on the 23rd July 1839A (litho) by Wingate, Lieutenant Thomas (fl.1833-42) (after); National Army Museum

Background imageFortification Collection: Plan of the entrenchments at Cawnpore, June 1857 (paper)

Plan of the entrenchments at Cawnpore, June 1857 (paper)
5922913 Plan of the entrenchments at Cawnpore, June 1857 (paper) by Unknown Artist, (19th century); National Army Museum, London; (add.info)

Background imageFortification Collection: Smoothbore muzzleloading wall or prow cannon, taken at Kabul, 1842 (metal and wood)

Smoothbore muzzleloading wall or prow cannon, taken at Kabul, 1842 (metal and wood)
5924255 Smoothbore muzzleloading wall or prow cannon, taken at Kabul, 1842 (metal and wood) by Afghan School, (19th century); National Army Museum

Background imageFortification Collection: A frontier fort, 1878 circa (b / w photo)

A frontier fort, 1878 circa (b / w photo)
5924182 A frontier fort, 1878 circa (b/w photo) by Unknown photographer, (19th century); National Army Museum, London; (add.info.: A frontier fort, 1878 circa)

Background imageFortification Collection: View of the Interior of Fort Stedman, May 1865 (albumen print mounted on wove paper)

View of the Interior of Fort Stedman, May 1865 (albumen print mounted on wove paper)
3951222 View of the Interior of Fort Stedman, May 1865 (albumen print mounted on wove paper) by O Sullivan, Timothy (1840-82); 17.3x22.5 cm; Addison Gallery of American Art, Phillips Academy

Background imageFortification Collection: Quarters of Men in Fort Sedgwick, generally known as Fort Hell

Quarters of Men in Fort Sedgwick, generally known as Fort Hell
3951221 Quarters of Men in Fort Sedgwick, generally known as Fort Hell. May 1865 (albumen print mounted on wove paper) by O Sullivan, Timothy (1840-82); 17.8x22.9 cm; Addison Gallery of American Art

Background imageFortification Collection: Three First Traverses, Fort Fisher, N. C. January 1865

Three First Traverses, Fort Fisher, N. C. January 1865
3951216 Three First Traverses, Fort Fisher, N.C. January 1865 (albumen print mounted on wove paper) by O Sullivan, Timothy (1840-82); 24.9x22.5 cm; Addison Gallery of American Art, Phillips Academy




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