Plunder Collection

Plundering a plantation during Shermans March to the Sea
Shermans troops foraging on a Georgia plantation, 1864. Hand-colored woodcut of a 19th-century illustration

Churchill and Montgomery crossing the Rhine, 1945
British Prime Minister, Winston Churchill, on the German-held east bank of the Rhine, with Field Marshall Montgomery (in beret) and Field Marshall Brooke (immediately behind Churchill)

United Irishmen Upon Duty, published by Hannah Humphrey in 1798 (coloured engraving)
TPG171799 United Irishmen Upon Duty, published by Hannah Humphrey in 1798 (coloured engraving) by Gillray, James (1757-1815); Private Collection; English, out of copyright

Captain Henry Morgan sacks Puerto Principe, Cuba, 19th century (engraving)
7337530 Captain Henry Morgan sacks Puerto Principe, Cuba, 19th century (engraving) by Unknown Artist, (19th century); National Maritime Museum, London, UK; (add.info.: Creator: unknown Pirate)

Plunder from Tyre (litho)
8660859 Plunder from Tyre (litho) by Morrow, Edwin A. (1877-1952) ; Private Collection; (add.info.: Plunder from Tyre. During the Roman supremacy in Phoenicia)

French revolution, Mob looping a Castle, c.1792-1793 (medaillion)
8698455 French revolution, Mob looping a Castle, c.1792-1793 (medaillion); Musee de la Ville de Paris, Musee Carnavalet, Paris, France; (add.info.: History. French Revolution. Mob looping a Castle)

Captain Henry Morgan carouses with wine and women, in true pirate fashion, mid 19th century (coloured engraving)
7339194 Captain Henry Morgan carouses with wine and women, in true pirate fashion, mid 19th century (coloured engraving) by Debelle

Raid by Vikings (litho)
8661333 Raid by Vikings (litho) by Randall, Maurice (1865-1950); Private Collection; (add.info.: Raid by Vikings. The Vikings were bands of Norse sea-kings and flourished in the eighth)

The return of the Indian raid, 1892 (oil on canvas)
8724262 The return of the Indian raid, 1892 (oil on canvas) by Della Valle, Angel (1852-1903); (add.info.: By Angel Della Vale Episode in Argentinian Indians revolt.).

Part of the Allies entering Paris, 1814 (coloured engraving)
8650439 Part of the Allies entering Paris, 1814 (coloured engraving) by Grego, Joseph (1843-1908); Private Collection; (add.info.: Part of the Allies entering Paris, 1814)

The Japanese ravage the Coast of China (litho)
8661041 The Japanese ravage the Coast of China (litho) by Wright, Henry Charles Seppings (1850-1937); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Japanese ravage the Coast of China)

William Rufus (colour litho)
8673455 William Rufus (colour litho) by Hassall, John (1868-1948) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: William Rufus. Illustration for My very first little History Book)

An Early Hun Raid (litho)
8661064 An Early Hun Raid (litho) by Wright, Henry Charles Seppings (1850-1937); Private Collection; (add.info.: An Early Hun Raid)

A bear plundering a beehive
5310051 A bear plundering a beehive; (add.info.: Engraving depicting a bear plundering a beehive. Dated 19th century.); Universal History Archive/UIG.

Napoleon Bonaparte and the Revolutionary Army looting artworks and relics in Milan during the Italian Campaign, 1796
FLO4608599 Napoleon Bonaparte and the Revolutionary Army looting artworks and relics in Milan during the Italian Campaign, 1796

"After the Battle", by P. H. Calderon, A.R.A., 1864. Creator: W Thomas. "After the Battle", by P
"After the Battle", by P. H. Calderon, A.R.A., 1864. Engraving of a painting. 'A battle has raged in and around a Flemish village; the English have been victorious

Sack of Rome (390 BC): Brennus putting his sword in the balance, 1866 (Engraving)
ELD4843734 Sack of Rome (390 BC): Brennus putting his sword in the balance, 1866 (Engraving); (add.info.: Sack of Rome (390 BC): In front of the resistance of the Romans

The Burning of Troy with the Flight of Aeneas and Anchises, early-mid 17th century. Creator: Francois de Nome
The Burning of Troy with the Flight of Aeneas and Anchises, early-mid 17th century. The Trojan Horse (centre) was said to have been used by the Greeks during the Trojan War to enter the city of Troy

The Firing and Sacking of the Synagogue, 1857. Creator: Unknown
The Firing and Sacking of the Synagogue, 1857. Scene from "Master Walter, the Physician. A Tale of Old London": "They have fired the Synagogue"...[Muriel] said quietly

A travers le champ de bataille; apres notre reoccupation de Breny (Aisne), un pretre... 1918. Creator: Unknown
A travers le champ de bataille; apres notre reoccupation de Breny (Aisne), un pretre, caporal brancardier, deballe d'une caise de grenades, prete a etre expediee en Allemagne, un ostensoir

A travers le champ de bataille; une ferme de Breny, pres d'Oulchy-le-Chateau, ou les... 1918. Creator: Unknown
A travers le champ de bataille; une ferme de Breny, pres d'Oulchy-le-Chateau, ou les Allemands rassemblaient cuivre, bronze et broderie d'or sous forme de chandeliers d'autels

Chateau-Thierry delivre; une partie du butin entasse par l'ennemi dans l'eglise Saint... 1918. Creator: Unknown
Chateau-Thierry delivre; une partie du butin entasse par l'ennemi dans l'eglise Saint-Crepin et qu'il n'eut pas le temps d'emporter, 1918

Nos villes a sac; Salle a manger et façade d'une maison de la rue d'Essommes. L'etat dans... 1918
Nos villes a sac; Salle a manger et facade d'une maison de la rue d'Essommes. L'etat dans lequel l'ennemi laissa un certain nombre d'habitations a Chateau Thierry

Nos villes a sac; Chambre a coucher et facade d, une maison modeste de la rue Saint-Martin, 1918. Creator: Unknown
Nos villes a sac; Chambre a coucher et facade d, une maison modeste de la rue Saint-Martin, 1918. From "L'Album de la Guerre 1914-1919, Volume 2" [L'Illustration, Paris, 1924]

Nos villes a sac; Une ville de la rue Saint-Martin et l'angle de son salon, 1918. Creator: Unknown
Nos villes a sac; Une ville de la rue Saint-Martin et l'angle de son salon, 1918. From "L'Album de la Guerre 1914-1919, Volume 2" [L'Illustration, Paris, 1924]

Nos villes a sac; Un pavillon de la rue d'Essommes et sa cuisine ou avaient ete empiles... 1918. Creator: Unknown
Nos villes a sac; Un pavillon de la rue d'Essommes et sa cuisine ou avaient ete empiles de la lingerie et des vetements, 1918

Nos villes a sac; Une salle de la bibliotheque des avocats: comment les Allemands se... 1918. Creator: Unknown
Nos villes a sac; Une salle de la bibliotheque des avocats: comment les Allemands se comporterent a Douai avant d'evacuer precipitamment la ville, le 16 october 1918, 1918

Nos villes a sac; L'interieur d'une librairie: comment les Allemands se comporterent a... 1918
Nos villes a sac; L'interieur d'une librairie: comment les Allemands se comporterent a Douai avant d'evacuer precipitamment la ville, le 16 octobre 1918, 1918

Nos villes a sac; La chapelle d'un etablissement religieux de la rue Victor-Hugo, profanee, 1918. Creator: Unknown
Nos villes a sac; La chapelle d'un etablissement religieux de la rue Victor-Hugo, profanee, 1918. From "L'Album de la Guerre 1914-1919, Volume 2" [L'Illustration, Paris, 1924]

Nos villes a sac; Statues, vases et tableaux que les Allemands avaient rassembles dans une... 1918 Creator: Unknown
Nos villes a sac; Statues, vases et tableaux que les Allemands avaient rassembles dans une salle du Musee de Douai pour les enlever et qu'ils durent abandonner, 1918

Sint-Bavo church stormed by Protestants in Haarlem, 1752. Creator: Anon
Sint-Bavo church stormed by Protestants in Haarlem, 1752. De Groote Kerk, in Haarlem, overwhelmed by soldiers, in the year 1578. Church interior of the Great Church in Haarlem, now the St

View of the intake and looting of Bergen op Zoom by the French in 1747, 1747-1799. Creator: Anon
View of the intake and looting of Bergen op Zoom by the French in 1747, 1747-1799

View of the intake and looting of Bergen op Zoom by the French in 1747, 1747-1799. Creator: Anon
View of the intake and looting of Bergen op Zoom by the French in 1747, 1747-1799

King Cyrus Handing over the Treasure Looted from the Temple of Jerusalem, 1655-1669. Creator: Ferdinand Bol
King Cyrus Handing over the Treasure Looted from the Temple of Jerusalem, 1655-1669. Other Title(s): King Cyrus Handing over the Treasure Looted from the Temple of Jerusalem. Solomon Receives Gifts

Les allies a Monastir; Les coffres-forts pilles par les Allemands dans la prefecture... 1916. Creator: Unknown
Les allies a Monastir; Les coffres-forts pilles par les Allemands dans la prefecture incendiee, 1916. From "Collection de la Guerre IV. L'Illustration Tome CXLVIII

Plundering of a Manor House, 1633-1647. Creator: Maerten Stoop
Plundering of a Manor House, 1633-1647

Plundering, 1650-1697. Creator: Abraham Jansz Begeyn
Plundering, 1650-1697

Crimean Heroes and Trophies, at Woolwich - from a photograph by J. Cundall and R. Howlett, 1856. Creator: Unknown
Crimean Heroes and Trophies, at Woolwich - from a photograph by J. Cundall and R. Howlett, 1856....Company Sergeant Christy (sitting), and Sergeant Samuel McGifford, both of the 4th Battalion

Nos Chateaux au Pillage; Quelques aspects du Chateau du Gue a Tresmes, pres de Congis, 1914. Creator: Unknown
'Nos Chateaux au Pillage; Quelques aspects du Chateau du Gue a Tresmes, pres de Congis, apres un court sejour des allemands, 1914. From "L'Album de la Guerre 1914-1919: Volume I"

A Vise, des officiers allemands degustent en plein air les vins requisitionnes, 1914. Creator: Unknown
'Vicissitudes de Guerre; A Vise, des officiers allemands degustent en plein air les vins fins requisitionnes, 1914. From "L'Album de la Guerre 1914-1919

Nos Chateaux au Pillage; Quelques aspects du Chateau du Gue a Tresmes, pres de Congis, 1914. Creator: Unknown
'Nos Chateaux au Pillage; Quelques aspects du Chateau du Gue a Tresmes, pres de Congis, apres un court sejour des allemands, 1914. From "L'Album de la Guerre 1914-1919: Volume I"

Nos Chateaux au Pillage; Quelques aspects du Chateau du Gue a Tresmes, pres de Congis, 1914. Creator: Unknown
'Nos Chateaux au Pillage; Quelques aspects du Chateau du Gue a Tresmes, pres de Congis, apres un court sejour des allemands, 1914. From "L'Album de la Guerre 1914-1919: Volume I"

Les Italiens a Gorizia; Le lion de Saint-Marc. Que les Autrichiens avaient enleve, 1916. Creator: Unknown
Les Italiens a Gorizia; Le lion de Saint-Marc. Que les Autrichiens avaient enleve de la porte du Chateau ou il va etre replace, 1916. From "Collection de la Guerre IV

Les vainqueurs de la Bastille devant l'Hôtel de Ville, le 14 juillet 1789, between 1830 and 1838
Les vainqueurs de la Bastille devant l'Hotel de Ville, le 14 juillet 1789, (between 1830 and 1838). The conquerors of the Bastille at the Hotel de Ville in Paris, 14 July 1789

With Lord Dufferin in Burma - A Loot Auction in the Palace, Mandalay, 1886. Creator: Unknown
With Lord Dufferin in Burma - A Loot Auction in the Palace, Mandalay, 1886. From "The Graphic. An Illustrated Weekly Newspaper Volume 33. January to June, 1886"

The Rioting in the West End of London, February 8th. Looting shops in Piccadilly, 1886. Creator: Unknown
'The Rioting in the West End of London, February 8th. Looting shops in Piccadilly, 1886. From "The Graphic. An Illustrated Weekly Newspaper Volume 33. January to June, 1886"

Skull and Horns of a Wild Buffalo, shot in Central Assam, 1854. Creator: Unknown
Skull and Horns of a Wild Buffalo, shot in Central Assam, 1854. Distance between horns: 6 feet 8½ inches. The Buffalo is found of majestic growth in a wild state in the numerous tree-jungles of Assam

Pillage d'une église pendant la Révolution, c1793. Creator: Jacques François Joseph Swebach-Desfontaines
Pillage d'une eglise pendant la Revolution, c1793

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"Plunder: A Historical Tale of Pillage and Power" Step back in time as we delve into the world of plunder, where conquests and conflicts shaped the course of history. From Sherman's March to the Sea, witness the ruthless plundering of plantations that left a trail of destruction in its wake. In 1945, Churchill and Montgomery crossed the Rhine, their armies seizing victory but also leaving behind scenes of looting and pillaging. The United Irishmen Upon Duty engraving by Hannah Humphrey transports us to 1798, showcasing a vivid portrayal of chaos as plunderers ravaged through Ireland. The Spanish Civil War (1936-1939) reveals another dark chapter with a sacking scene that captures the desperation and brutality faced by innocent civilians caught in the crossfire. Meanwhile, "The Miseries of War" series takes us back to 1633 when farmhouse plundering was depicted on oil-painted copper canvases. Heliodorus expelled from the temple painting showcases an ancient tale where even sacred places were not spared from acts of plunder. Pieter Bruegel's "Everyman, " created around 1558, presents a thought-provoking piece highlighting how greed can lead individuals astray. As we explore further into history, we encounter robbery during Gotha's Seven Years' War (1756-1763), reminding us that war often breeds opportunistic thieves amidst chaos. Caricatures and hidden silhouettes reveal political satire during Lafayette's era in eighteenth-century France. Rich merchants alongside Russian noblemen are seen rummaging through yards filled with rubbish - an intriguing glimpse into their lives beyond opulence. Finally, "Sic transit gloria mundi" serves as a poignant reminder that worldly glory is fleeting; it too shall pass like waves eroding sandcastles on distant shores. Through these captivating glimpses into our past, one thing remains clear.