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Rebel Collection (#7)

"Rebel: Defiance, Courage, and Revolution in History's Tapestry" In the annals of history, rebels have left an indelible mark on society

Background imageRebel Collection: Defiance II

Defiance II
Mosaab Elshamy

Background imageRebel Collection: Alphonse Baudin (1811-51) on the barricade of Faubourg Saint-Antoine December 3, 1851

Alphonse Baudin (1811-51) on the barricade of Faubourg Saint-Antoine December 3, 1851, 1869 (oil on canvas)
905387 Alphonse Baudin (1811-51) on the barricade of Faubourg Saint-Antoine December 3, 1851, 1869 (oil on canvas) by Pichio, Ernest Louis (1840-93); 55.5x80 cm; Musee de la Ville de Paris

Background imageRebel Collection: Punjab Regiment Marching down Nanking Road, Shanghai, 1900 (b/w photo)

Punjab Regiment Marching down Nanking Road, Shanghai, 1900 (b/w photo)
495439 Punjab Regiment Marching down Nanking Road, Shanghai, 1900 (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Background imageRebel Collection: Field Marshal von Waldersee leads a Military Parade of Allied Forces, in Hong Kong

Field Marshal von Waldersee leads a Military Parade of Allied Forces, in Hong Kong, c.1900 (b/w photo)
495453 Field Marshal von Waldersee leads a Military Parade of Allied Forces, in Hong Kong, c.1900 (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Field Marshal)

Background imageRebel Collection: Sikh Regimental Piper, 1900 (b/w photo)

Sikh Regimental Piper, 1900 (b/w photo)
495443 Sikh Regimental Piper, 1900 (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: A military piper from the British Indian Army while serving in China during)

Background imageRebel Collection: Officers in the Baloch Regiment, 1900 (b/w photo)

Officers in the Baloch Regiment, 1900 (b/w photo)
495442 Officers in the Baloch Regiment, 1900 (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Background imageRebel Collection: REBEL 3

REBEL 3
Pictufy Studio III

Background imageRebel Collection: REBEL 4

REBEL 4
Pictufy Studio III

Background imageRebel Collection: Break the rules

Break the rules
Balazs Solti

Background imageRebel Collection: Rebel dog

Rebel dog
Balazs Solti

Background imageRebel Collection: Fidel Castro arrested after Moncada Barracks attack, Cuba

Fidel Castro arrested after Moncada Barracks attack, Cuba
Fidel Castro (left) under arrest after leading a rebel attack against Batista troops at Moncada Barracks, Cuba. Date: 1953

Background imageRebel Collection: Enoch Powell, controversial British politician

Enoch Powell, controversial British politician
(John) Enoch Powell (1912-1998), British politician and Conservative MP from 1950 to 1974. After controversy over his Rivers of Blood speech in 1968

Background imageRebel Collection: Tony Benn, Labour politician, giving a speech

Tony Benn, Labour politician, giving a speech
Tony Benn (Anthony Neil Wedgwood Benn, formerly 2nd Viscount Stansgate, 1925-2014), Labour politician, former Cabinet Minister and currently President of the Stop the War Coalition

Background imageRebel Collection: Tony Benn, Labour politician, sitting at his desk

Tony Benn, Labour politician, sitting at his desk
Tony Benn (Anthony Neil Wedgwood Benn, formerly 2nd Viscount Stansgate, 1925-2014), Labour politician, former Cabinet Minister and currently President of the Stop the War Coalition

Background imageRebel Collection: Tony Benn banned from Labour Party conference

Tony Benn banned from Labour Party conference
Tony Benn (Anthony Neil Wedgwood Benn, formerly 2nd Viscount Stansgate, 1925-2014), Labour politician, former Cabinet Minister and currently President of the Stop the War Coalition

Background imageRebel Collection: Jack Cade's Stone - Heathfield, East Sussex

Jack Cade's Stone - Heathfield, East Sussex
A stone at Heathfield, East Sussex, marking the spot where rebel Jack Cade was slain by Alexander Iden, Sheriff of Kent on 12th July 1450

Background imageRebel Collection: Machine Gun on a Mule, near San Martial; Spanish Civil War

Machine Gun on a Mule, near San Martial; Spanish Civil War
Photograph showing a mule column of the Spanish Foreign Legion carrying supplies and a machine gun up a mountain path near San Martial, during the early stages of the Spanish Civil War, 1936

Background imageRebel Collection: The Romans nearly overpower the army of Julius Civilis through the treachery of a Batavian

The Romans nearly overpower the army of Julius Civilis through the treachery of a Batavian, 1600-13 (oil on panel)
7412457 The Romans nearly overpower the army of Julius Civilis through the treachery of a Batavian, 1600-13 (oil on panel) by Veen, Otto van (otto Venius) (1556-1629); 38--52 cm; Rijksmuseum

Background imageRebel Collection: Father Gapon's demonstration, Russia, 1905 (litho)

Father Gapon's demonstration, Russia, 1905 (litho)
7143175 Father Gapon's demonstration, Russia, 1905 (litho) by French School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: History. Russia. 1905 strike of Saint Petersburg)

Background imageRebel Collection: The storming of the Bastille and the arrest of M. de Launay, 1789 (oil on canvas)

The storming of the Bastille and the arrest of M. de Launay, 1789 (oil on canvas)
JLJ4648852 The storming of the Bastille and the arrest of M. de Launay, 1789 (oil on canvas) by French School, (18th century); 58x73 cm; Chateau de Versailles

Background imageRebel Collection: Kosciuszko at Raclawice, 1888 (oil on canvas)

Kosciuszko at Raclawice, 1888 (oil on canvas)
7371302 Kosciuszko at Raclawice, 1888 (oil on canvas) by Matejko, Jan (1838-93); 465 x 897 cm; National Museum, Krakow, Poland; (add.info)

Background imageRebel Collection: French and Portuguese Officers, Operation Jumelles in Kabylia, Algeria, August 1959 (b/w photo)

French and Portuguese Officers, Operation Jumelles in Kabylia, Algeria, August 1959 (b/w photo)
1741702 French and Portuguese Officers, Operation Jumelles in Kabylia, Algeria, August 1959 (b/w photo) by French Photographer (20th century); (add.info.: Operation "Jumelles" in Kabylia)

Background imageRebel Collection: The Conquerors of the Bastille, France (engraving)

The Conquerors of the Bastille, France (engraving)
3784444 The Conquerors of the Bastille, France (engraving); (add.info.: The Conquerors of the Bastille - after the picture by Francois Flameng)

Background imageRebel Collection: A Chouan priest. Royalist insurrection in Brittany. End of the 19th century (Engraving)

A Chouan priest. Royalist insurrection in Brittany. End of the 19th century (Engraving)
7343428 A Chouan priest. Royalist insurrection in Brittany. End of the 19th century (Engraving) by Ferdinandus, Alexandre (Avenet, Francois called) (1850-1888); (add.info.: A priest Chouan)

Background imageRebel Collection: The Fall of the Rebel Angels, 1554 (oil on panel)

The Fall of the Rebel Angels, 1554 (oil on panel)
471159 The Fall of the Rebel Angels, 1554 (oil on panel) by Floris, Frans (1519-70); 303x220 cm; Koninklijk Museum voor Schone Kunsten, Antwerp, Belgium; © Art in Flanders

Background imageRebel Collection: Hand-to-hand fighting on a barricade, during the Paris Commune, 1870-1871 (engraving)

Hand-to-hand fighting on a barricade, during the Paris Commune, 1870-1871 (engraving)
7315354 Hand-to-hand fighting on a barricade, during the Paris Commune, 1870-1871 (engraving) by Vierge, Daniel Urrabieta (1851-1904); (add.info.: "the terrible year" (1870-1871)

Background imageRebel Collection: Etienne Marcel forced the future Charles V to cap the chaperon des Meutiers (1358)

Etienne Marcel forced the future Charles V to cap the chaperon des Meutiers (1358)
7312238 Etienne Marcel forced the future Charles V to cap the chaperon des Meutiers (1358), at the end of the 19th century (Chromolithography); Private Collection; (add.info.: Hundred Years War)

Background imageRebel Collection: Rioters (maillotins) refusing to pay a tax on food are thrown into the Seine (1382)

Rioters (maillotins) refusing to pay a tax on food are thrown into the Seine (1382), 1896 (Illustration)
7304381 Rioters (maillotins) refusing to pay a tax on food are thrown into the Seine (1382), 1896 (Illustration) by Job, pseudonym for Onfray de Breville

Background imageRebel Collection: July Revolution, 1830 (print)

July Revolution, 1830 (print)
7293228 July Revolution, 1830 (print) by Scheffer, Ary (1795-1858); (add.info.: History. France. July Revolution. " Let's go." Allegory from the revolution of 1830 on the Marseillaise)

Background imageRebel Collection: Thomas Munzer calls on the people of Mulhouse to revolt

Thomas Munzer calls on the people of Mulhouse to revolt
7278877 Thomas Munzer calls on the people of Mulhouse to revolt by Unknown Artist, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Thomas Munzer calls on the people of Mulhouse to revolt, Historical)

Background imageRebel Collection: Uprising of the Christian population against the Turkish troops, 1640

Uprising of the Christian population against the Turkish troops, 1640
7279553 Uprising of the Christian population against the Turkish troops, 1640 by Unknown Artist, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Background imageRebel Collection: The Riots in China, 1887, various types of insurgents

The Riots in China, 1887, various types of insurgents
7278806 The Riots in China, 1887, various types of insurgents by Unknown Artist, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Riots in China, 1887, various types of insurgents, Historical)

Background imageRebel Collection: The Street Riots in Berlin, here in the street Unter den Linden, on 26 February 1892, Historic

The Street Riots in Berlin, here in the street Unter den Linden, on 26 February 1892, Historic
7278802 The Street Riots in Berlin, here in the street Unter den Linden, on 26 February 1892, Historic by Unknown Artist, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Street Riots in Berlin)

Background imageRebel Collection: The Tobacco Uprising in Persia

The Tobacco Uprising in Persia
7279120 The Tobacco Uprising in Persia. by Unknown Artist, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Tobacco Uprising in Persia)

Background imageRebel Collection: REBEL 1

REBEL 1
Pictufy Studio III

Background imageRebel Collection: Fighting in the cemetary of Pere Lachaise in 1871 (oil on canvas)

Fighting in the cemetary of Pere Lachaise in 1871 (oil on canvas)
904748 Fighting in the cemetary of Pere Lachaise in 1871 (oil on canvas) by Philippoteaux, Felix (c.1815-84); Musee d Art et d Histoire, Saint-Denis

Background imageRebel Collection: Napoleonic Wars: The Siege of Zaragoza (Zaragoza, June 15 - August 14, 1808), Spain (engraving)

Napoleonic Wars: The Siege of Zaragoza (Zaragoza, June 15 - August 14, 1808), Spain (engraving)
AIS5351910 Napoleonic Wars: The Siege of Zaragoza (Zaragoza, June 15 - August 14, 1808), Spain (engraving) by Spanish School, (19th century); Biblioteca Nacional, Madrid, Spain; © Iberfoto

Background imageRebel Collection: The Troubles in Crete--Insurgents in a mountain fastness on the look-out for the Turkish troops

The Troubles in Crete--Insurgents in a mountain fastness on the look-out for the Turkish troops, Creator: Unknown
The Troubles in Crete--Insurgents in a mountain fastness on the look-out for the Turkish troops, 1890. From " The Graphic. An Illustrated Weekly Newspaper", Volume 41. January to June, 1890

Background imageRebel Collection: Smith O Brian, between 1855 and 1865. Creator: Unknown

Smith O Brian, between 1855 and 1865. Creator: Unknown
Smith O Brian, between 1855 and 1865. [Possibly a portrait of rebel Irish politician William Smith O Brien]

Background imageRebel Collection: The Bloody Corpus, 1894 (colour litho)

The Bloody Corpus, 1894 (colour litho)
354814 The Bloody Corpus, 1894 (colour litho) by Spanish School, (19th century); (add.info.: Death of the Dalmau de Queralt)

Background imageRebel Collection: Gonzalo de Pizarro (c. 1502-48) Kills Diego de Almagro (1475-1538) (woodcut)

Gonzalo de Pizarro (c. 1502-48) Kills Diego de Almagro (1475-1538) (woodcut)
IND137962 Gonzalo de Pizarro (c.1502-48) Kills Diego de Almagro (1475-1538) (woodcut) by Poma de Ayala, Felipe Huaman (1526-1613); Biblioteca del ICI, Madrid

Background imageRebel Collection: Charles Martel imprisoned by Plectrude

Charles Martel imprisoned by Plectrude
7269244 Charles Martel imprisoned by Plectrude.; Private Collection; (add.info.: Charles Martel imprisoned on the orders of Plectrude to prevent an uprising on his behalf in Austrasia)

Background imageRebel Collection: The uprising in South Africa (Colour Litho)

The uprising in South Africa (Colour Litho)
2809091 The uprising in South Africa (Colour Litho) by Beltrame, Achille (1871-1945); Private Collection; (add.info.: The uprising in South Africa)

Background imageRebel Collection: The Riots in Russia, the Struggle Between Cossacks, Students

The Riots in Russia, the Struggle Between Cossacks, Students and Workers in the Newsky Perspective... (colour litho)
2798420 The Riots in Russia, the Struggle Between Cossacks, Students and Workers in the Newsky Perspective... (colour litho) by Beltrame

Background imageRebel Collection: Anarchy in Paris, illustration from Le Petit Journal, 3rd September 1899 (colour litho)

Anarchy in Paris, illustration from Le Petit Journal, 3rd September 1899 (colour litho)
PCT1163144 Anarchy in Paris, illustration from Le Petit Journal, 3rd September 1899 (colour litho) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection




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"Rebel: Defiance, Courage, and Revolution in History's Tapestry" In the annals of history, rebels have left an indelible mark on society. From epic battles to political uprisings, their stories resonate with defiance and courage. The clash between the USS Monitor and CSS Virginia during the ironclad naval battle showcased rebel innovation that forever changed warfare at sea. The Anti-Mau Mau poster and caricature of a Mau Mau rebel from 1952 shed light on a different kind of rebellion - one against colonial oppression in Kenya. These images serve as reminders of the struggle for independence and the lengths individuals would go to fight for their rights. Gustave Dore's masterpiece "The Fall of the Rebel Angels" captures a celestial rebellion that echoes throughout time. It symbolizes humanity's eternal quest for freedom and self-determination, transcending earthly boundaries. The Tennis Court Oath witnessed during the French Revolution exemplifies how they can unite under a common cause. In this pivotal moment, ordinary citizens transformed into revolutionaries who challenged monarchy and demanded equality. Through his painting "Down-stream, " Rebel Stanton portrays nature as both rebellious force and tranquil sanctuary. This juxtaposition reminds us that even in chaos, there is beauty waiting to be discovered. General Zapata emerges as an emblematic figure leading rebels in Southern Mexico during 1913. His unwavering commitment to justice inspired countless others to rise against tyranny and fight for land reform. Thomas J Clarke stands tall among Irish revolutionaries as one of the signatories of the Irish Republic proclamation. His dedication ignited hope among his compatriots striving for independence from British rule. The 1857 Mutiny by rebel Sepoys shook British colonial power in India like never before. This uprising marked a turning point in Indian resistance against oppressive foreign rule while igniting fervor across regions seeking liberation.