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Gun Smoke Collection

"Gun Smoke: A Captivating Tale of History and Drama" Step back in time to the wild west as we delve into the iconic television series, Gunsmoke

Background imageGun Smoke Collection: GUNSMOKE, c1960. Cast members Milburn Stone, Amanda Blake, and Dennis Weaver in a publicity

GUNSMOKE, c1960. Cast members Milburn Stone, Amanda Blake, and Dennis Weaver in a publicity photograph for the television series Gunsmoke, c1960

Background imageGun Smoke Collection: LINCOLN ASSASSINATION. The assassination of Abraham Lincoln by John Wilkes Booth at Fords Theatre

LINCOLN ASSASSINATION. The assassination of Abraham Lincoln by John Wilkes Booth at Fords Theatre, Washington D. C
LINCOLN ASSASSINATION. The assassination of Abraham Lincoln by John Wilkes Booth at Fords Theatre, Washington D.C. 14 April 1865. Contemporary lithograph

Background imageGun Smoke Collection: The Second Battle of Ypres, 1917 (oil on canvas)

The Second Battle of Ypres, 1917 (oil on canvas)
CIV214399 The Second Battle of Ypres, 1917 (oil on canvas) by Jack, Richard (1866-1952); Canadian War Museum, Ottawa, Canada; (add.info.: 22nd April - 25th May 1915; ); © Canadian War Museum

Background imageGun Smoke Collection: Battle of Gettysburg, pub. L Prang & Co. 1886 (colour litho)

Battle of Gettysburg, pub. L Prang & Co. 1886 (colour litho)
2655391 Battle of Gettysburg, pub. L Prang & Co. 1886 (colour litho) by Thulstrup, Thure de (1848-1930); Private Collection; (add.info.: Shows Major General Winfield S)

Background imageGun Smoke Collection: Admirals All, illustration from Drakes Drum and Other Songs of the Sea

Admirals All, illustration from Drakes Drum and Other Songs of the Sea
3283549 Admirals All, illustration from Drakes Drum and Other Songs of the Sea by Henry Newbolt (1862-1938) pub. 1905 (colour litho) by McCormick

Background imageGun Smoke Collection: The Battle of Alexandria, 21st-22nd March 1801, c. 1805 (oil on canvas)

The Battle of Alexandria, 21st-22nd March 1801, c. 1805 (oil on canvas)
NAM237600 The Battle of Alexandria, 21st-22nd March 1801, c.1805 (oil on canvas) by Loutherbourg, Philippe de (1740-1812) (after); 87x229 cm; National Army Museum

Background imageGun Smoke Collection: Admirals All, illustration from Drakes Drum and Other Songs of the Sea

Admirals All, illustration from Drakes Drum and Other Songs of the Sea
IL250653 Admirals All, illustration from Drakes Drum and Other Songs of the Sea by Henry Newbolt (1862-1938) (colour litho) by McCormick, Arthur David (1860-1943); Private Collection; English

Background imageGun Smoke Collection: The Grand charge of the Guards on the Heights of the Alma during the Crimean War

The Grand charge of the Guards on the Heights of the Alma during the Crimean War
NAM250525 The Grand charge of the Guards on the Heights of the Alma during the Crimean War, 1854 (coloured litho) by Huard, L

Background imageGun Smoke Collection: The Siege of Sevastopol during the Crimean War (1854-56) (colour litho)

The Siege of Sevastopol during the Crimean War (1854-56) (colour litho)
NAM195665 The Siege of Sevastopol during the Crimean War (1854-56) (colour litho) by Brooks, Vincent (1814-85); National Army Museum, London; eNational Army Museum; English, out of copyright

Background imageGun Smoke Collection: Naval Engagement between USS Wasp and HMS Frolic, c. 1815 (oil on canvas)

Naval Engagement between USS Wasp and HMS Frolic, c. 1815 (oil on canvas)
PEM216893 Naval Engagement between USS Wasp and HMS Frolic, c.1815 (oil on canvas) by Birch, Thomas (1779-1851) (attr. to); Peabody Essex Museum, Salem, Massachusetts

Background imageGun Smoke Collection: Battle of Trafalgar, October 21st 1805, from The Naval Achievements of Great

Battle of Trafalgar, October 21st 1805, from The Naval Achievements of Great
STC217050 Battle of Trafalgar, October 21st 1805, from The Naval Achievements of Great Britain by James Jenkins, engraved by Thomas Sutherland (b.c.1785) published 1816 (hand-coloured aquatint)

Background imageGun Smoke Collection: Naval engagement between the U.s Frigate Constitution and H. M Frigate Java (w / c on paper)

Naval engagement between the U.s Frigate Constitution and H. M Frigate Java (w / c on paper)
PEM216885 Naval engagement between the U.S Frigate Constitution and H.M Frigate Java (w/c on paper) by Montardier (fl.1814-1823); 43.2x54.6 cm; Peabody Essex Museum, Salem, Massachusetts

Background imageGun Smoke Collection: South East View of Windsor Castle, from Windsor and its Surrounding Scenery

South East View of Windsor Castle, from Windsor and its Surrounding Scenery
STC169785 South East View of Windsor Castle, from Windsor and its Surrounding Scenery, 1838 (chromolitho) by Pyne, James Baker (1800-70) (after)

Background imageGun Smoke Collection: The Battle of Alexandria, with General Abercrombie sitting wounded, 21st March 1801

The Battle of Alexandria, with General Abercrombie sitting wounded, 21st March 1801
AQS254165 The Battle of Alexandria, with General Abercrombie sitting wounded, 21st March 1801, engraved by A. Cardon, 1806 (stipple engraving) by Loutherbourg

Background imageGun Smoke Collection: The Battle of Minden in Westphalia in 1759 (colour litho)

The Battle of Minden in Westphalia in 1759 (colour litho)
CHT212749 The Battle of Minden in Westphalia in 1759 (colour litho) by English School, (18th century); Bibliotheque Nationale, Paris

Background imageGun Smoke Collection: Battle of Castalla in Valencia, 13th April 1813, engraved by Dubourg

Battle of Castalla in Valencia, 13th April 1813, engraved by Dubourg
NAM254170 Battle of Castalla in Valencia, 13th April 1813, engraved by Dubourg, 1814 (coloured aquatint) by Clark, John Heaviside (1770-1863) (after); National Army Museum

Background imageGun Smoke Collection: Souvernirs des Grandes Manoeuvres, 1879 (oil on canvas)

Souvernirs des Grandes Manoeuvres, 1879 (oil on canvas)
615715 Souvernirs des Grandes Manoeuvres, 1879 (oil on canvas) by Detaille, Jean-Baptiste Edouard (1848-1912); 80.6x130.8 cm; Private Collection; Photo eChristies Images; French, out of copyright

Background imageGun Smoke Collection: The Duke of York (1763-1827) defeating the French near Cateau, April 26th 1794

The Duke of York (1763-1827) defeating the French near Cateau, April 26th 1794
NAM254166 The Duke of York (1763-1827) defeating the French near Cateau, April 26th 1794, from a set of Seven Years War scenes published by F

Background imageGun Smoke Collection: Battle of Allatoona Pass, pub. L Prang & Co. 1886 (colour litho)

Battle of Allatoona Pass, pub. L Prang & Co. 1886 (colour litho)
2655388 Battle of Allatoona Pass, pub. L Prang & Co. 1886 (colour litho) by Thulstrup, Thure de (1848-1930); Private Collection; (add.info)

Background imageGun Smoke Collection: Capture of the US Frigate Essex by B. M Frigate Phoebe and sloop

Capture of the US Frigate Essex by B. M Frigate Phoebe and sloop
PEM216843 Capture of the US Frigate Essex by B.M Frigate Phoebe and sloop Cherub in the bay of Valparaiso, Chile (oil on canvas) by Ropes, George (1788-1819); Peabody Essex Museum, Salem

Background imageGun Smoke Collection: Soldiers at the Battle of Inkerman during the Crimean War, 5th November 1854

Soldiers at the Battle of Inkerman during the Crimean War, 5th November 1854
NAM250526 Soldiers at the Battle of Inkerman during the Crimean War, 5th November 1854, 1855 (colour litho) by English School, (19th century); National Army Museum

Background imageGun Smoke Collection: The Battle of Chancellorsville, Virginia, 1863 (colour litho)

The Battle of Chancellorsville, Virginia, 1863 (colour litho)
NBY259439 The Battle of Chancellorsville, Virginia, 1863 (colour litho) by American School, (19th century); Newberry Library, Chicago, Illinois, USA; eNewberry Library; American, out of copyright

Background imageGun Smoke Collection: The Battle of Neumark, Silesia 5th December, 1757 (colour litho)

The Battle of Neumark, Silesia 5th December, 1757 (colour litho)
CHT212747 The Battle of Neumark, Silesia 5th December, 1757 (colour litho) by English School, (18th century); Bibliotheque Nationale, Paris

Background imageGun Smoke Collection: New Ironsides versus Fort Wagner, September 1863 (b / w photo)

New Ironsides versus Fort Wagner, September 1863 (b / w photo)
867764 New Ironsides versus Fort Wagner, September 1863 (b/w photo) by Hs and Peale (fl.1839-57); Private Collection; (add.info)

Background imageGun Smoke Collection: The Battle of Waterloo (colour litho)

The Battle of Waterloo (colour litho)
620149 The Battle of Waterloo (colour litho) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Battle of Waterloo was fought on Sunday)

Background imageGun Smoke Collection: The Death of General Abercrombie at the Battle of Alexandria, 21st March 1801

The Death of General Abercrombie at the Battle of Alexandria, 21st March 1801
NAM254172 The Death of General Abercrombie at the Battle of Alexandria, 21st March 1801, engraved by J. Vendramini, published 1804 (coloured engraving) by Porter

Background imageGun Smoke Collection: The 2nd Day of the Battle of Ferozshah, 22nd December 1845 (colour aquatint)

The 2nd Day of the Battle of Ferozshah, 22nd December 1845 (colour aquatint)
NAM195677 The 2nd Day of the Battle of Ferozshah, 22nd December 1845 (colour aquatint) by White, Major G.F. (fl.1845) (after); National Army Museum, London; eNational Army Museum; English

Background imageGun Smoke Collection: Admirals All, illustration from Drakes Drum and Other Songs of the Sea 1905

Admirals All, illustration from Drakes Drum and Other Songs of the Sea 1905
Admirals All - He clapped the glass to his sightless eye And I m damned if I see it he said. Illustration relating to Vice Admiral Horatio Nelson (1758-1805)

Background imageGun Smoke Collection: Lincoln Assassination

Lincoln Assassination
LINCOLN ASSASSINATION. The assassination of President Abraham Lincoln by John Wilkes Booth at Fords Theatre, Washington, D.C. 14 April 1865. Lithograph, 1865, by Currier & Ives

Background imageGun Smoke Collection: Boarding the Chesapeake (w / c on paper)

Boarding the Chesapeake (w / c on paper)
BAL5835 Boarding the Chesapeake (w/c on paper) by Schetsky, John Christian (1778-1874); Private Collection; (add.info.: the HMS Shannon defeats the USS Chesapeake, June 1813; ); English

Background imageGun Smoke Collection: The capture of Forts Jackson amd St. Philip during the American Civil War, Louisiana 1862

The capture of Forts Jackson amd St. Philip during the American Civil War, Louisiana 1862
KW254607 The capture of Forts Jackson amd St. Philip during the American Civil War, Louisiana 1862 (litho) by American School, (19th century); Private Collection; Ken Welsh; American, out of copyright

Background imageGun Smoke Collection: Bombardment and capture of Forts Walker and Beauregard, Port Royal, South Carolina

Bombardment and capture of Forts Walker and Beauregard, Port Royal, South Carolina
KW254605 Bombardment and capture of Forts Walker and Beauregard, Port Royal, South Carolina, on 7th November 1861 (litho) by American School, (19th century); Private Collection; Ken Welsh; American

Background imageGun Smoke Collection: Combat between the Confederate CSS Virginia (left) and the Union USS Monitor (right)

Combat between the Confederate CSS Virginia (left) and the Union USS Monitor (right)
KW254609 Combat between the Confederate CSS Virginia (left) and the Union USS Monitor (right) on March 9th 1862 at Hampton Roads, Virginia (litho) (detail of 254608) by American School

Background imageGun Smoke Collection: General George Washington leading the early morning attack on Trenton, New Jersey, 26 December 1776

General George Washington leading the early morning attack on Trenton, New Jersey, 26 December 1776
BATTLE OF TRENTON, 1776. General George Washington leading the early morning attack on Trenton, New Jersey, 26 December 1776. Line engraving, American, 1829

Background imageGun Smoke Collection: General George Washington leading the early morning attack on Trenton, New Jersey, 26 December 1776

General George Washington leading the early morning attack on Trenton, New Jersey, 26 December 1776
BATTLE OF TRENTON, 1776. General George Washington leading the early morning attack on Trenton, New Jersey, 26 December 1776. Line engraving, American, 1829

Background imageGun Smoke Collection: CIVIL WAR: GETTYSBURG. Union artillery on Cemetery Hill at the Battle of Gettysburg, 1-3 July 1863

CIVIL WAR: GETTYSBURG. Union artillery on Cemetery Hill at the Battle of Gettysburg, 1-3 July 1863. Contemporary pencil drawing by Alfred R. Waud

Background imageGun Smoke Collection: Metropolitan police dog handler training dog in field

Metropolitan police dog handler training dog in field
A Metropolitan Police dog handler training an Alsatian dog in a field. The handler is in civilian clothes, playing the role of a criminal, and has just fired a gun near the dogs head

Background imageGun Smoke Collection: Metropolitan Police officer on horseback in a field

Metropolitan Police officer on horseback in a field
A Metropolitan Police officer on horseback in a field, undergoing training. Another policeman fires a gun, to familiarise the horse with the loud noise. Date: 20th century

Background imageGun Smoke Collection: STATUE OF LIBERTY, 1886. The unveiling of the Statue of Liberty in New York Harbor, 28 October 1886

STATUE OF LIBERTY, 1886. The unveiling of the Statue of Liberty in New York Harbor, 28 October 1886. Oil on canvas, 1886, by Edward Moran (1829-1901)



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"Gun Smoke: A Captivating Tale of History and Drama" Step back in time to the wild west as we delve into the iconic television series, Gunsmoke. In this captivating publicity photograph from 1960, cast members Milburn Stone, Amanda Blake, and Dennis Weaver exude the rugged charm that made this show a timeless classic. But gun smoke isn't just limited to fictional tales. Take a glimpse into history with a lithograph capturing the chilling moment of Abraham Lincoln's assassination by John Wilkes Booth at Ford's Theatre in Washington D. C. On April 14th, 1865. The lingering gun smoke serves as a haunting reminder of one of America's darkest days. Moving forward to World War I, an oil painting depicting The Second Battle of Ypres transports us to the harrowing trenches where soldiers fought amidst billowing clouds of gun smoke. This powerful artwork captures both the chaos and bravery witnessed during this historic conflict. Meanwhile, an exquisite color lithograph titled Battle of Gettysburg brings us back to another pivotal moment in American history – the Civil War. Published by L Prang & Co. In 1886, it vividly portrays soldiers engulfed in gun smoke as they valiantly fight for their cause on those hallowed grounds. From land battles to naval encounters, it has played its part throughout history. Admirals All showcases an illustration from Drakes Drum and Other Songs of the Sea; it depicts brave sailors navigating treacherous waters amidst swirling mists created by cannon fire. The Battle of Alexandria takes us even further back in time – March 21st-22nd, 1801 – where thick clouds obscure our view but cannot hide the heroism displayed during this intense clash between British forces and Napoleon's army. Crimean War enthusiasts will be captivated by two artworks: The Grand charge of Guards on Heights of Alma and The Siege of Sevastopol.