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Site Of Battle Collection (#5)

"The Unforgettable Sites of Battle: From Rorkes Drift to the War of Revolution" Step back in time and witness the historic sites where brave soldiers clashed

Background imageSite Of Battle Collection: After the battle of Zanzur, Gen Frugoni with other senior officers visits the conquered

After the battle of Zanzur, Gen Frugoni with other senior officers visits the conquered... (colour litho)
2808489 After the battle of Zanzur, Gen Frugoni with other senior officers visits the conquered... (colour litho) by Beltrame

Background imageSite Of Battle Collection: Aware of the importance of the game, Germany launches its most precious reserves at the Battle of

Aware of the importance of the game, Germany launches its most precious reserves at the Battle of Flanders
2808611 Aware of the importance of the game, Germany launches its most precious reserves at the Battle of Flanders (colour litho) by Beltrame

Background imageSite Of Battle Collection: The Victorious French Offensive (Colour Litho)

The Victorious French Offensive (Colour Litho)
2808580 The Victorious French Offensive (Colour Litho) by Beltrame, Achille (1871-1945); Private Collection; (add.info.: The victorious French offensive)

Background imageSite Of Battle Collection: The war of the five peoples, between Bulgarians and Turkish soldiers who came from Asia

The war of the five peoples, between Bulgarians and Turkish soldiers who came from Asia the struggle around
2808530 The war of the five peoples, between Bulgarians and Turkish soldiers who came from Asia the struggle around... (colour litho) by Beltrame

Background imageSite Of Battle Collection: Philopoemen, Greek general and statesman (engraving)

Philopoemen, Greek general and statesman (engraving)
2788659 Philopoemen, Greek general and statesman (engraving) by English School, (18th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Philopoemen (253-183 BC), Greek general and statesman

Background imageSite Of Battle Collection: Battle Scene, c. 1645-6 (oil on panel)

Battle Scene, c. 1645-6 (oil on panel)
4073390 Battle Scene, c.1645-6 (oil on panel) by Wouwermans or Wouwerman, Philips (1619-68); 48x82.2 cm; National Gallery of Art, Washington DC

Background imageSite Of Battle Collection: In the name of freedom, in the name of the future of the Motherland

In the name of freedom, in the name of the future of the Motherland, in the name of an honest and stable peace
2808603 In the name of freedom, in the name of the future of the Motherland, in the name of an honest and stable peace... (colour litho) by Beltrame

Background imageSite Of Battle Collection: Combat near Freiburg, 1643, engraved by Jean Baptiste Morret (fl. 1790-1820), 1787 (coloured litho)

Combat near Freiburg, 1643, engraved by Jean Baptiste Morret (fl. 1790-1820), 1787 (coloured litho)
STC169723 Combat near Freiburg, 1643, engraved by Jean Baptiste Morret (fl.1790-1820), 1787 (coloured litho) by Sergent-Marceau

Background imageSite Of Battle Collection: Scene of a Battle (oil on canvas)

Scene of a Battle (oil on canvas)
XIR417031 Scene of a Battle (oil on canvas) by Huchtenburgh, Jan van (1647-1733); 69x89 cm; Musee des Beaux-Arts, Dunkirk, France; (add.info.: Battle Scene; )

Background imageSite Of Battle Collection: In vain they sought his dead body among the slain, illustration from A History of Germany by H. E

In vain they sought his dead body among the slain, illustration from A History of Germany by H. E
STC232155 In vain they sought his dead body among the slain, illustration from A History of Germany by H.E. Marshall, 1913 (colour litho) by Michael, Arthur C

Background imageSite Of Battle Collection: The Death of Gustavus Adolphus at Lutzen, an illustration from The Lion of the North

The Death of Gustavus Adolphus at Lutzen, an illustration from The Lion of the North
STC311036 The Death of Gustavus Adolphus at Lutzen, an illustration from The Lion of the North: A Tale of the Times of Gustavus Adolphus and the Wars of Religion by G.A. Henty, pub

Background imageSite Of Battle Collection: The Charge of the 4th Canadian Battalion at Ypres, from The Year 1915

The Charge of the 4th Canadian Battalion at Ypres, from The Year 1915: a Record of Notable Achievements and Events
STC306849 The Charge of the 4th Canadian Battalion at Ypres, from The Year 1915: a Record of Notable Achievements and Events, 1915 (litho) by Clark

Background imageSite Of Battle Collection: Storming of the Heights of Cerro Gordo, 1847 (colour litho)

Storming of the Heights of Cerro Gordo, 1847 (colour litho)
NYH189010 Storming of the Heights of Cerro Gordo, 1847 (colour litho) by Currier, Nathaniel (1813-88); Collection of the New-York Historical Society, USA; © New York Historical Society

Background imageSite Of Battle Collection: Uniform of a Sargeant and Privates of the 87th or Prince of Waless own Irish Regiment on Service

Uniform of a Sargeant and Privates of the 87th or Prince of Waless own Irish Regiment on Service
708932 Uniform of a Sargeant and Privates of the 87th or Prince of Waless own Irish Regiment on Service, from Costume of the British Empire, according to the Last Regulations

Background imageSite Of Battle Collection: Jacques Marie Gaston Onfroy de Breville dit JOB (1858-1931) - Hussard during the Egyptian Campaign

Jacques Marie Gaston Onfroy de Breville dit JOB (1858-1931) - Hussard during the Egyptian Campaign (1798-1801)
JLJ4641535 Jacques Marie Gaston Onfroy de Breville dit JOB (1858-1931) - Hussard during the Egyptian Campaign (1798-1801) under Napoleon Bonaparte, Private Collection by Job

Background imageSite Of Battle Collection: The death of Count Seinsheim at the Battle of Borodino in 1812, 1862 (oil on canvas)

The death of Count Seinsheim at the Battle of Borodino in 1812, 1862 (oil on canvas)
XPH335474 The death of Count Seinsheim at the Battle of Borodino in 1812, 1862 (oil on canvas) by Albrecht, Adam (1786-1862); 111x37 cm; Stadtmuseum, Noerdlingen, Bavaria, Germany

Background imageSite Of Battle Collection: The Capture of the German trenches at Neuve Chapelle (litho)

The Capture of the German trenches at Neuve Chapelle (litho)
STC311000 The Capture of the German trenches at Neuve Chapelle (litho) by Sheldon, Charles Mills (1866-1928) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Battle of Neuve Chapelle and Artois)

Background imageSite Of Battle Collection: Captain F. O. Grenfell, VC, leading the charge of the 9th Lancers to retake captured guns near

Captain F. O. Grenfell, VC, leading the charge of the 9th Lancers to retake captured guns near Doubon
KW294100 Captain F.O. Grenfell, VC, leading the charge of the 9th Lancers to retake captured guns near Doubon, 24th August 1914, from The War Illustrated Album de Luxe, published in London

Background imageSite Of Battle Collection: The burning of Troy (oil on canvas)

The burning of Troy (oil on canvas)
XOT362337 The burning of Troy (oil on canvas) by Tiarini, Alessandro (1577-1668); 230x273 cm; Palazzo Barberini, Gallerie Nazionali Barberini Corsini, Rome, Italy

Background imageSite Of Battle Collection: When the French and English Fought at Agincourt, illustration Newnes Pictorial Book of Knowledge

When the French and English Fought at Agincourt, illustration Newnes Pictorial Book of Knowledge, c. 1920 (litho)
IL314877 When the French and English Fought at Agincourt, illustration Newnes Pictorial Book of Knowledge, c.1920 (litho) by Paget

Background imageSite Of Battle Collection: The Capture of Ping Yang, illustration from Hutchinsons History of the Nations, c. 1910 (litho)

The Capture of Ping Yang, illustration from Hutchinsons History of the Nations, c. 1910 (litho)
IL314827 The Capture of Ping Yang, illustration from Hutchinsons History of the Nations, c.1910 (litho) by Woodville, Richard Caton (1825-55); Private Collection; (add.info)

Background imageSite Of Battle Collection: The Battle of Cosa, (black chalk, pen and brown ink. )

The Battle of Cosa, (black chalk, pen and brown ink. )
990023 The Battle of Cosa, (black chalk, pen and brown ink.) by Zuccari, Taddeo (1529-66); 42.9x32 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: The Battle of Cosa. Taddeo Zuccaro (1529-1566)

Background imageSite Of Battle Collection: David carrying in his hand the giants head (engraving)

David carrying in his hand the giants head (engraving)
976544 David carrying in his hand the giants head (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: David carrying in his hand the giants head)

Background imageSite Of Battle Collection: Aftermath of the Battle of Ivry (1590), engraved by Jean Baptiste Morret (fl)

Aftermath of the Battle of Ivry (1590), engraved by Jean Baptiste Morret (fl. 1790-1820), 1788 (coloured litho)
STC169721 Aftermath of the Battle of Ivry (1590), engraved by Jean Baptiste Morret (fl.1790-1820), 1788 (coloured litho) by Sergent-Marceau

Background imageSite Of Battle Collection: Gaston de Foix (1488-1512) Slain at the Battle of Ravenna, engraved by Roger

Gaston de Foix (1488-1512) Slain at the Battle of Ravenna, engraved by Roger, 1788 (coloured engraving)
STC134662 Gaston de Foix (1488-1512) Slain at the Battle of Ravenna, engraved by Roger, 1788 (coloured engraving) by Sergent-Marceau

Background imageSite Of Battle Collection: Storming the Trenches, illustration from Glorious Battles of English History by Major C. H

Storming the Trenches, illustration from Glorious Battles of English History by Major C. H. Wylly, 1920s (colour litho)
IL193446 Storming the Trenches, illustration from Glorious Battles of English History by Major C.H. Wylly, 1920s (colour litho) by Payne, Henry A

Background imageSite Of Battle Collection: Major General Judson Kilpatrick (1836-81) (engraving)

Major General Judson Kilpatrick (1836-81) (engraving)
PNP261621 Major General Judson Kilpatrick (1836-81) (engraving) by American School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Background imageSite Of Battle Collection: The Attack on Sir Ralph Abercrombie by the French Dragoons, illustration from British Battles

The Attack on Sir Ralph Abercrombie by the French Dragoons, illustration from British Battles on Land and Sea
IL323219 The Attack on Sir Ralph Abercrombie by the French Dragoons, illustration from British Battles on Land and Sea, published by Cassell, London, c.1910 (litho) by Woodville

Background imageSite Of Battle Collection: Ascension of the Poilu, 1922 (oil on canvas)

Ascension of the Poilu, 1922 (oil on canvas)
XIR293868 Ascension of the Poilu, 1922 (oil on canvas) by Desvallieres, Georges (1861-1950); Musee National d Art Moderne, Centre Pompidou, Paris, France; (add.info.: The Ascension of the Hairy; )

Background imageSite Of Battle Collection: Death comes to the Soldier, engraved by Georg Scharffenberg, from Der Todten Tanz

Death comes to the Soldier, engraved by Georg Scharffenberg, from Der Todten Tanz, published Basel, 1843 (litho)
KW278030 Death comes to the Soldier, engraved by Georg Scharffenberg, from Der Todten Tanz, published Basel, 1843 (litho) by Holbein the Younger

Background imageSite Of Battle Collection: Joseph Bara, French Revolutionary child soldier (chromolitho)

Joseph Bara, French Revolutionary child soldier (chromolitho)
977012 Joseph Bara, French Revolutionary child soldier (chromolitho) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Joseph Bara (1779-1793), French Revolutionary child soldier

Background imageSite Of Battle Collection: Battle Scene, c. 1890 (oil on canvas)

Battle Scene, c. 1890 (oil on canvas)
PNH468083 Battle Scene, c.1890 (oil on canvas) by Royer, Lionel Noel (1852-1926); 70x80 cm; Private Collection; Photo © Peter Nahum at The Leicester Galleries, London

Background imageSite Of Battle Collection: Study for Siege of a Flemish Town (oil on canvas)

Study for Siege of a Flemish Town (oil on canvas)
XIR170488 Study for Siege of a Flemish Town (oil on canvas) by Meulen, Adam Frans van der (1632-90); 83x120 cm; Musee des Beaux-Arts, Dunkirk, France

Background imageSite Of Battle Collection: The Battle of Friedland, 14th June 1807 (coloured engraving)

The Battle of Friedland, 14th June 1807 (coloured engraving)
XIR166560 The Battle of Friedland, 14th June 1807 (coloured engraving) by French School, (19th century); Bibliotheque Nationale, Paris, France; (add.info.: East Prussia)




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"The Unforgettable Sites of Battle: From Rorkes Drift to the War of Revolution" Step back in time and witness the historic sites where brave soldiers clashed, shaping the course of history. One such site is Rorkes Drift in South Africa during the Zulu War of 1879. The South Wales Borderers stood firm, defending their position against overwhelming odds. In another corner of history, we find ourselves amidst the chaos of the English Civil War at Naseby. Royalist cavalry charges forward, their colorful litho capturing a moment frozen in time from 1645. Traveling further east, we encounter Emperor Charlemagne leading his forces into battle against the Saxons in 772. This feather drawing from "Historische Memorabilian des In-und Auslandes" depicts an intense clash between two mighty powers. Fast forward to more recent conflicts; let us not forget The Battle of Adwa where Negus Menelik fought valiantly with vibrant colors illuminating this pivotal moment in Ethiopian history. Venturing across continents, we arrive at Pea Ridge, Arkansas in 1889. A vivid color litho showcases soldiers engaged in fierce combat during this significant American Civil War battle. Tel el Kebir stands as a testament to British military prowess during Egypt's tumultuous times. The Black Watch storms through its defenses with unwavering determination and bravery depicted on canvas for eternity. The Battle of Quatre Bras takes us back to Napoleon's era; a gravure captures this clash that shaped Europe's destiny forevermore on that fateful day in 1815. As our journey continues through time, King Sebastian I finds himself captured at Alcacer-Quibir (Ksar el-Kebir) during Morocco's Battle of Three Kings on August 4th, 1578—a turning point for Portugal and its monarchy. Delving deeper into ancient rituals and beliefs brings us to an engraving from "Les mysteres de science.