Salute Collection (#10)

The head of the Moroccan embassy to France saluting the French flag (colour litho)
2819199 The head of the Moroccan embassy to France saluting the French flag (colour litho) by French School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

French heroines: Marie Schellinck (colour litho)
2818561 French heroines: Marie Schellinck (colour litho) by Royer, Lionel (1852-1926) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: French heroines: Marie Schellinck)

Santa Maria della Salute, church, Venice, Italy
Vintage 19th century photograph: Santa Maria della Salute, church, Venice, Italy

Santa Maria della Salute, Venice, Italy, c. 1880 s
Santa Maria della Salute, Venice, Italy, c.1880 s

Santa Maria della Salute, Venice, Italy, c. 1880s
Santa Maria della Salute, Venice, Italy, c.1880s

Inspection of the ships of the French Mediterranean Fleet (colour litho)
3097601 Inspection of the ships of the French Mediterranean Fleet (colour litho) by French School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Comic postcard, Women Soldiers in the British Army, WW2. Date: circa 1940s

The Mouth of the Grand Canal (oil on canvas)
3115275 The Mouth of the Grand Canal (oil on canvas) by Canaletto, Antonio (1697-1768) (after); 66.6x91.2 cm; Culzean Castle, Maybole

WW2 - After announcing the Victory, General de Gaulle is acclaimed by the crowd and salutes the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier. Date: 1945

The Queens Birthday (b / w photo)
1604805 The Queens Birthday (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Queens Birthday. Illustration for The Illustrated London News, 2 June 1894)

Salute to a Dead Chief in the Far North-West (litho)
1592502 Salute to a Dead Chief in the Far North-West (litho) by Frenzeny, Paul (1840-1902); Private Collection; (add.info.: Salute to a Dead Chief in the Far North-West)

The Royal Visit to the Military Tournament at the Agricultural Hall (litho)
1593789 The Royal Visit to the Military Tournament at the Agricultural Hall (litho) by Wright, Henry Charles Seppings (1850-1937); Private Collection; (add.info)

Venice: The Dogana and S. Maria della Salute from the Molo di Terranova
1216777 Venice: The Dogana and S. Maria della Salute from the Molo di Terranova (pen and brown ink over black chalk) by Canaletto

Benito Mussolini (1883-1945) 1930s (b / w photo)
CHT247729 Benito Mussolini (1883-1945) 1930s (b/w photo) by Italian Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; eArchives Charmet; Italian, out of copyright

The Founding of Australia by Capt. Arthur Phillip, 26th January 1788
BAL5814 The Founding of Australia by Capt. Arthur Phillip, 26th January 1788 by Talmage, Algernon Mayow (1871-1939); Commonwealth Club, London, UK; English, out of copyright

At your service
BAL34323 At your service by Lomax, John Arthur (1857-1923); Josef Mensing Gallery, Hamm-Rhynern, Germany; English, out of copyright

Venice, 1840
SC26324 Venice, 1840 by Turner, Joseph Mallord William (1775-1851); 60.9x91.4 cm; Victoria & Albert Museum, London, UK; English, out of copyright

Gulliver in Lilliput, early 20th century (engraving)
7110179 Gulliver in Lilliput, early 20th century (engraving) by Timar, Emeric (1898-1950); Private Collection; (add.info.: Gulliver a Lilliput)

The lions court - Fables by La Fontaine, 19th century (engraving)
DUV4214763 The lions court - Fables by La Fontaine, 19th century (engraving) by Grandville (Jean Ignace Isidore Gerard) (1803-47); Private Collection; (add.info)

Portrait of Richard von Krafft Ebing (1840-1902), German neuropsychiatrist
XEE557274 Portrait of Richard von Krafft Ebing (1840-1902), German neuropsychiatrist. by French Photographer, (19th century); Private Collection; Stefano Bianchetti; French, out of copyright

Portrait of Stephane Tarnier (Docteur Tarnier) (1828-1897), French obstetrician
XEE555825 Portrait of Stephane Tarnier (Docteur Tarnier) (1828-1897), French obstetrician. by French Photographer, (19th century); Private Collection; Stefano Bianchetti; French, out of copyright

Portrait of Paul Camille Hippolyte Brouardel (Docteur Brouardel) (1837-1906)
XEE555774 Portrait of Paul Camille Hippolyte Brouardel (Docteur Brouardel) (1837-1906), French physician and pathologist. by French Photographer

Portrait of Leon Labbe (1832-1916), French surgeon and politician
XEE555704 Portrait of Leon Labbe (1832-1916), French surgeon and politician. by French Photographer, (19th century); Private Collection; Stefano Bianchetti; French, out of copyright

Santa Maria della Salute, Entrance of the Grand Canal, constructed by Longhena (engraving)
5995247 Santa Maria della Salute, Entrance of the Grand Canal, constructed by Longhena (engraving) by European School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Santa Maria della Salute)

The Aquatic Excursion of the British Association, the Admirals Ship firing a Salute (engraving)
5230602 The Aquatic Excursion of the British Association, the Admirals Ship firing a Salute (engraving) by English School

Fashion design showing three female models holding up garments on hangers
991076 Fashion design showing three female models holding up garments on hangers, with a steamer in the background, (pencil and gouache) by Deutsch-Dryden

Portrait of George Washington taking the Salute at Trenton, (oil on canvas)
990423 Portrait of George Washington taking the Salute at Trenton, (oil on canvas) by Faed, John (1820-1902); 142x105.5 cm; Private Collection; (add.info)

Preparations for Crimean War, The Baltic Fleet - HMS Miranda
Naval preparations for the Crimean War, The Baltic Fleet under Sir Charles Napier - The steam-sloop HMS Miranda, pictured saluting Kronberg Castle, Helsingor (Elsinore, Elsineur), Denmark. Date: 1854

British soldiers smiling as they leave for France, Sept 1939
British soldiers photographed smiling as they leave their home for the Western Front, a few weeks into the Second World War

Civilian Saluting with Members of American Armed Forces, 1943 (screen print)
3035633 Civilian Saluting with Members of American Armed Forces, 1943 (screen print) by American School, (20th century); (add.info.: Vintage illustration of a patriotic civilian man saluting)

Queen Victoria at the first presentation fo the Victoria Cross
STC393214 Queen Victoria at the first presentation fo the Victoria Cross, illustration from Cassells Illustrated History of England (engraving) (sepia photo) by English School

King George Laid to Rest, with King Edward VIII and Queen Mary Mounting the Chapel Steps
STC360943 King George Laid to Rest, with King Edward VIII and Queen Mary Mounting the Chapel Steps, 1936 (b/w photo) by English Photographer

A battery of the Royal Horse Artillery firing a royal salute in Hyde Park when the bells proclaimed the opening of
607448 A battery of the Royal Horse Artillery firing a royal salute in Hyde Park when the bells proclaimed the opening of the Imperial Institute (engraving) by English School

Jemoet die Town Hall skit, from The Leaguer of Ladysmith, 1900 (colour litho)
BAL143058 Jemoet die Town Hall skit, from The Leaguer of Ladysmith, 1900 (colour litho) by Captain Clive Dixon (fl.1900); Private Collection; British, out of copyright

Republican propaganda in support of the foundation of the Third Republic, c
CHT177256 Republican propaganda in support of the foundation of the Third Republic, c.1881 (coloured engraving) (see also 162979 and 162980) by French School

A view of the Santa Maria della Salute, Venice, 1929 Date: 1929

British Man-o -War off the coast
GG80966 British Man-o -War off the coast by Webster, George (fl.1797-1832); Private Collection; Photo eGavin Graham Gallery, London, UK; English, out of copyright

Preparation for a tournament, 13th century. The king at arms holds the knights banners, the knights salute each other, while bagpiper, horn players and drummers with blazons

Young gentleman walking and saluting passerby on the street, 18th century. Copperplate engraving from The Polite Academy, or Instructions for a Genteel Behaviour and Polite Address in Masters

Benito Mussolini (1883-1945) acclaimed by the people, from
CHT187719 Benito Mussolini (1883-1945) acclaimed by the people, from La Domenica del Corriere, 14th October 1934 (colour litho) by Beltrame

The standing and marching salute exercises. Taken from William Hogarths illustrations for John Blackwells Account of the Artillery Company

The standing salute exercises. Taken from William Hogarths illustrations for John Blackwells Account of the Artillery Company

Costumes of the Berber officials of Tunisia, 1828. The Bey of Tunis in mufti 1, Salekat or grand head of the government 2, minister in a thick leather kaftan 3, Seus Botartur 4

First arrival at the Portuguese settlement at Dille, Timor, now Dili, East Timor. French crew of Louis de Freycinet disembarking at Dili to a cannon salute, 1818

Chinese youth alighting from his carriage to salute a friend of his father s, Qing Dynasty. Handcoloured copperplate engraving by Andrea Freschi after Antoine Cardon from Henri-Leonard-Jean-Baptiste

Peace procession of Indian troops saluting the Unknown Warrior at the Cenotaph, Whitehall
STC466126 Peace procession of Indian troops saluting the Unknown Warrior at the Cenotaph, Whitehall, 19th July 1919 (b/w photo) by English Photographer

Customary Greeting in Turkey, 1907 (colour litho)
473016 Customary Greeting in Turkey, 1907 (colour litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Wolf Cub, 1923 (colour litho)
473025 Wolf Cub, 1923 (colour litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Wolf Cubs (also known as Cub Scouts) are young scouts aged between 7 and 11

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"Salute: A Powerful Symbol of Solidarity, Triumph, and Revolution" In the annals of history, the act has transcended mere gestures to become a profound symbol of unity, defiance, and celebration. From iconic moments at the Olympic Games to pivotal events in world politics and warfare, these salutes have left an indelible mark on our collective consciousness. The year was 1968 when American runners Tommie Smith and John Carlos made an unforgettable statement during the medal ceremonies at the Olympic Games in Mexico City. With clenched fists raised high in a Black Power salute, they boldly protested racial inequality while Australian Peter Norman stood beside them wearing an OPHR badge as a sign of solidarity. Decades earlier, British Prime Minister Winston Churchill popularized another form - his V for victory sign during World War II. This simple gesture became synonymous with hope and resilience against Nazi aggression. Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II herself has graced us with numerous salutes throughout her reign. Whether it be during Trooping the Colour or other ceremonial occasions, her regal wave embodies grace and respect for tradition. But they are not limited to royalty alone; they extend into various realms. The Avro Vulcan B2 aircraft once performed a breathtaking birthday salute to Barnes Wallace – a tribute that soared through the skies as a testament to engineering marvels and human ingenuity. Revolutionary art also finds its place within this narrative. In Havana's Museum of the Revolution stands artwork depicting powerful figures raising their arms in defiance against oppression – reminding us that sometimes change comes from unexpected places. History is replete with instances where ordinary people rise up together against injustice. The Kronstadt Mutiny in 1921 saw rebel forces aboard battleship Petropavlovsk take command at Soviet naval base Kronstadt – their unified stance demanding change amidst turbulent times. Even Scottish troops took part in victorious parades after World War I, their salute a testament to the sacrifices made and the triumph of freedom.