Razing Collection

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

Demolition of building by the Cathedral, Truro, Cornwall. Early 1900s
Wood, slate, bricks and other rubble can be seen at the base of the building. Photographer: Unknown

Demolishing the YMCA JLP01_08_087590a
Central London YMCA, Great Russell Street, Camden, Greater London. An elevated view from the north-east showing demolition of the former YMCA building before construction of the new Central London

New England white settlers attack the Pequot Indian fort during the Pequot War of 1637
PNP375490 New England white settlers attack the Pequot Indian fort during the Pequot War of 1637 (engraving) by English School; Private Collection; Peter Newark American Pictures; English

Russian bride presenting a whip to her husband 22, cossack with lance riding at gallop 23
6338045 Russian bride presenting a whip to her husband 22, cossack with lance riding at gallop 23, and the razing of Moscow by the Russians in 1812 to defeat Napoleon 24 by English School

Nipmuc Indians attack the settlement of Brookfield, Massachusetts in August 1675
PNP375496 Nipmuc Indians attack the settlement of Brookfield, Massachusetts in August 1675 (coloured engraving) by English School; Private Collection; Peter Newark American Pictures; English

Lysander orders the walls of Athen to be torn down (engraving)
3647029 Lysander orders the walls of Athen to be torn down (engraving) by German School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Lysander orders the walls of Athen to be torn down)

Razing a Factory Chimney (b / w photo)
1064147 Razing a Factory Chimney (b/w photo) by English photographer, (19th century) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Razing a Factory Chimney)

Afghanistan, fortifying a Position, Elephants razing Outbuildings (engraving)
1045479 Afghanistan, fortifying a Position, Elephants razing Outbuildings (engraving) by Johnston, Harry Hamilton (1858-1927) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Afghanistan)

Destruction! (colour litho)
2783734 Destruction! (colour litho) by Beltrame, Achille (1871-1945); Private Collection; (add.info.: Destruction! The spectacle of the ruins in all the towns of Asturias abandoned by the enemy is)

Hostile Indians attack the settlement of Brookfield, Massachusetts in August 1675 (litho)
PNP375497 Hostile Indians attack the settlement of Brookfield, Massachusetts in August 1675 (litho) by English School; Private Collection; Peter Newark Pictures; English, out of copyright

Farmer Watches Reaping Date: 1950

The Surrounding of Vienna by the Turks in 1683 (gouache on canvas)
XIR158181 The Surrounding of Vienna by the Turks in 1683 (gouache on canvas) by Austrian School, (17th century); Vojenske Historicke Muzeum, Prague, Czech Republic; Austrian, out of copyright

The Pillage and Destruction of Chateaux and the Emigration of Princes and Courtiers in July 1789
XIR158193 The Pillage and Destruction of Chateaux and the Emigration of Princes and Courtiers in July 1789 (colour engraving) by French School, (18th century); Musee de la Ville de Paris

The Retreat, published 1775 (engraving) (b / w photo)
XJF174865 The Retreat, published 1775 (engraving) (b/w photo) by American School, (18th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

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"Unleashing Destruction: A Historical Journey through Razing" Step into the past with "United Irishmen Upon Duty, " a vividly colored engraving published by Hannah Humphrey in 1798. Witness the fervor and determination of those who fought for their cause, leaving no stone unturned. Fast forward to the early 1900s in Truro, Cornwall, where the demolition of a building by the Cathedral takes center stage. The echoes of crashing walls and crumbling foundations reverberate through time, as progress paves its way. In another scene captured in "Demolishing the YMCA JLP01_08_087590a, " witness how structures once filled with life are reduced to mere rubble. The relentless force behind this act leaves us pondering its purpose and significance. Travel back further to 1572 when Admiral Gaspard II de Coligny met his tragic demise during the St. Bartholomew's Massacre. Through an engraved black-and-white photo, we glimpse at a dark chapter stained with bloodshed and destruction. Contrasting this somber image is "The Jacques destroying castles in 1358. " This black-and-white photo captures a moment of rebellion as fortified strongholds crumble under revolutionary might – a testament to human resilience against oppressive forces. Switching gears yet again, explore vibrant hues in "Death of Admiral Gaspard II de Coligny (1519-72) at the time of St. Bartholomew's Massacre. " This colored engraving transports us into history's canvas, depicting chaos amidst vivid shades that symbolize both tragedy and defiance. Delve deeper into Europe's tumultuous past with "The St. Bartholomew's Day Massacre" woodcut from Germany dating back to 1572. Feel the intensity as lines etched on paper depict violence unleashed upon innocent lives - an indelible mark on humanity's collective memory.