Surrender Collection (page 2)

Napoleon on board Bellerophon, 1885 (etching)
7341570 Napoleon on board Bellerophon, 1885 (etching) by Orchardson, William Quiller (1832-1910) (after); 69x96.5 cm; National Maritime Museum, London

USA History: Surrender of Santiago. The American flag is hoisted on the governor's palace in the presence of
5313606 USA History: Surrender of Santiago. The American flag is hoisted on the governor's palace in the presence of General Schafter.; SeM Studio/UIG

Two wounded Irish dragoons hold off the enemy at a farmhouse after the retreat from Mons (litho)
3252908 Two wounded Irish dragoons hold off the enemy at a farmhouse after the retreat from Mons (litho); Private Collection; (add.info)

The surrender of the French fleet anchored in Cadiz
2910876 The surrender of the French fleet anchored in Cadiz; (add.info.: 1808 Engraving depicts the surrender of the French fleet anchored in Cadiz, during the Peninsular War)

The surrender of the French fleet anchored in Cadiz
2910875 The surrender of the French fleet anchored in Cadiz; (add.info.: 1808 Engraving depicts the surrender of the French fleet anchored in Cadiz, during the Peninsular War)

The blindfolded Austrian officer (Prince Maurice Liechtenstein) forced to capitulate to Napoleon Bonaparte at
FLO4608502 The blindfolded Austrian officer (Prince Maurice Liechtenstein) forced to capitulate to Napoleon Bonaparte at the Battle of Ulm, 1805

Peter Stuyvesant tearing up the letter demanding the surrender of New Amsterdam
5312094 Peter Stuyvesant tearing up the letter demanding the surrender of New Amsterdam; (add.info.: Engraving depicting Peter Stuyvesant tearing up the letter demanding the surrender of New)

Battle of Cadiz, 1596, Anglo-Spanish War
6117016 Battle of Cadiz, 1596, Anglo-Spanish War; (add.info.: Defeat of the Spanish fleet and the fall of Cadiz, on July 1)

Hungry German soldiers surrender to an inferior British force during WWI (litho)
3252907 Hungry German soldiers surrender to an inferior British force during WWI (litho); Private Collection; (add.info.: Hungry German soldiers surrender to an inferior British force during WWI)

The Old Nelson House, Yorktown From 1890's Drawing
3031786 The Old Nelson House, Yorktown From 1890's Drawing; Private Collection; (add.info.: The Old Nelson House, which served as General Cornwallis's headquarters during the siege of)

The surrender of Zaragoza
2910937 The surrender of Zaragoza; (add.info.: 1812 Engraving depicting the surrender of Zaragoza during the Peninsular War (1807-1814)

Napoleon surrendering to Captain Frederick Lewis Maitland on 15 July 1815, c.1815 (etching)
7341964 Napoleon surrendering to Captain Frederick Lewis Maitland on 15 July 1815, c.1815 (etching) by Baugean, Jean Jerome (1764-1819); 41.6x53.7 cm; National Maritime Museum, London

Surrender of General Cornwallis, 1781
1575196 Surrender of General Cornwallis, 1781; (add.info.: Surrender of General Cornwallis, at Yorktown Virginia, USA in 1781. Creator N. Currier c1846)

Napoleon Bonaparte on board the Bellerophon in Plymouth Sound, 1815 (oil on canvas)
7337976 Napoleon Bonaparte on board the Bellerophon in Plymouth Sound, 1815 (oil on canvas) by Eastlake, Charles Lock (1793-1865); 259.1x179 cm; National Maritime Museum, London

Image series Conquest of Mexico, Entry into the Conquered Country in August 1521, Liebig painting
7277894 Image series Conquest of Mexico, Entry into the Conquered Country in August 1521, Liebig painting; Private Collection; (add.info.: Image series Conquest of Mexico)

The bourgeois of Calais take hostage to Edward of England (1312-1377), during the siege of Calais (1346)
FLO4607638 The bourgeois of Calais take hostage to Edward of England (1312-1377), during the siege of Calais (1346) - Surrender of Calais to King Edward III, 1346. Copperplate engraving by J

HMS Cardiff leading the German fleet to surrender, 1918, 1919 (paper, watercolour)
7342504 HMS Cardiff leading the German fleet to surrender, 1918, 1919 (paper, watercolour) by Dixon, Charles Edward (1872-1934); 37.3x52 cm; National Maritime Museum, London

General US Grant (left) negotiating terms with General John Clifford Pemberton (1814-1881) Confederate (southern)
533301 General US Grant (left) negotiating terms with General John Clifford Pemberton (1814-1881) Confederate (southern) commander for surrender of Vicksburg. American Civil War 1861-1865

The Surrender of Lord Charles Cornwallis at the Siege of Yorktown in 1781
3742789 The Surrender of Lord Charles Cornwallis at the Siege of Yorktown in 1781, from the book Short History of the English People by J.R. Green, pub

The surrender of Santiago de Cuba by General Toral to General Shafter in 1898 during the Spanish-American war
492374 The surrender of Santiago de Cuba by General Toral to General Shafter in 1898 during the Spanish-American war. From Famous Men and Great Events of the 19th century. ; Private Collection

Surrender of Napoleon III to Prussians after Battle of Sedan with Wilhelm I (lithograph)
7243354 Surrender of Napoleon III to Prussians after Battle of Sedan with Wilhelm I (lithograph); Private Collection; (add.info)

Franco Prussian war, 1870
1583479 Franco Prussian war, 1870; (add.info.: Strasburg, the day after surrender.); Windmill/Robert Hunt Library/UIG

Battle of Camperdown, 1797 (mezzotint)
1579737 Battle of Camperdown, 1797 (mezzotint); (add.info.: Mezzotint of the Battle of Camperdown. Duncan receiving the surrender of De Winter. Print by James Ward)

Russo-Japanese War 1904-1905: Japanese allowing General Stoessel and the Russian defenders of Port Arthur honorable
530184 Russo-Japanese War 1904-1905: Japanese allowing General Stoessel and the Russian defenders of Port Arthur honorable surrender

Surrendered German battleships in the Firth of Forth, 1918 (watercolour, with graphite)
7341753 Surrendered German battleships in the Firth of Forth, 1918 (watercolour, with graphite) by Wyllie, William Lionel (1851-1931); 21.9x32 cm; National Maritime Museum, London

The Register of the Capitulations of Santa Fe (Granada) of Christopher Columbus with the Catholic Monarchs, 1492
3521805 The Register of the Capitulations of Santa Fe (Granada) of Christopher Columbus with the Catholic Monarchs, 1492; Archivo de la Corona de Aragon, Barcelona

President McKinley capitulating to special interests and political patronage, 1897
1576795 President McKinley capitulating to special interests and political patronage, 1897; (add.info.: Unconditional surrender President McKinley capitulating to special interests)

Fictional depiction of Queen Purea (Oberea) offering a plantain leaf in surrender to sailors of the Dolphin, 1767
FLO4624471 Fictional depiction of Queen Purea (Oberea) offering a plantain leaf in surrender to sailors of the Dolphin, 1767

General Burgoyne addressing the Indians. General John Burgoyne, 1723-1792. British General and playwright
3052876 General Burgoyne addressing the Indians. General John Burgoyne, 1723-1792. British General and playwright. From a 19th century print engraved by J C Armytage after H Warren; Private Collection

Emperor Moctezuma attacked by rebels
3846963 Emperor Moctezuma attacked by rebels; (add.info.: Emperor Moctezuma attacked by rebels - the fall of the Aztec Empire)

The Dutch surrender New Amsterdam, America, to the English, September 8th, 1664
2907827 The Dutch surrender New Amsterdam, America, to the English, September 8th, 1664.; Private Collection; (add.info.: From The History of Our Country, published 1899)

The Surrender of General John Burgoyne at the Battle of Saratoga, 7th October 1777 (engraving)
CUL4862337 The Surrender of General John Burgoyne at the Battle of Saratoga, 7th October 1777 (engraving); Biblioteca Nacional, Madrid, Spain; (add.info.: GATES, Horatio (1727-1806)

The Japanese Army occupied Vragaeschensk, 1919. Creator: Unknown
The Japanese Army occupied Vragaeschensk, 1919. The Japanese army marching through Blagoveshchensk, Russia, with airplanes overhead

The Japanese army occupied Habalofsk [i.e.Khabarovsk], Amur Fleet surrendered, c1919. Creator: Unknown
The Japanese army occupied Habalofsk [i.e.Khabarovsk], Amur Fleet surrendered, c1919

Our cavalry's occupied Khabarovsk, and march past took place in front of the enemy's gun... c1919
Our cavalry's occupied Khabarovsk, and march past took place in front of the enemy's gun-boats, c1919

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

La Capitulation Allemande; A Rethondes; le décor de la capitulation allemande, en foret... 1918. Creator: Unknown
La Capitulation Allemande; A Rethondes; le decor de la capitulation allemande, en foret de Compiegne, 1918. From "L'Album de la Guerre 1914-1919, Volume 2" [L'Illustration, Paris

A Surrender, early 20th century. Creator: Unknown
A Surrender, early 20th century

Babhruvahana Surrenders the Sacrificial Horse Syamakarna to His Father... c1850. Creator: Unknown
Babhruvahana Surrenders the Sacrificial Horse Syamakarna to His Father Arjuna (verso), Scenes from the Story of Babhruvahana, Folio from a Mahabharata ([War of the] Great Bharatas), c1850

Babhruvahana Surrenders the Sacrificial Horse Syamakarna... c1850. Creator: Unknown
Babhruvahana Surrenders the Sacrificial Horse Syamakarna to His Father Arjuna (verso), Scenes from the Story of Babhruvahana, Folio from a Mahabharata ([War of the] Great Bharatas), c1850

In Champagne: a surprise attack; While part of the group held back to clear the ground... 1917. Creator: Unknown
In Champagne: a surprise attack; While part of the group held back to clear the ground taken in the first wave, the forward line marched to the second enemy line whose survivors had surrendered

Bunya no Watamaro and Surrendering Rebels in Oshu, 1880. Creator: Tsukioka Yoshitoshi
Bunya no Watamaro and Surrendering Rebels in Oshu, 1880. From A Mirror of Great Warriors of Japan

Frederick Henry at the Surrender of Maastricht, 22 August 1632, 1633-1680. Creator: Pieter Wouwerman
Frederick Henry at the Surrender of Maastricht, 22 August 1632, 1633-1680

Christ's descent Christ into limbo, c.1655. Creator: Alonso Cano
Christ's descent Christ into limbo, c.1655

Surrender of the Neapolitan troops at Soveria, Calabria... 1860. Creator: Unknown
Surrender of the Neapolitan troops at Soveria, Calabria - from a sketch by our special artist in Italy, Frank Vizetelly, 1860

Notre offensive du 15 decembre 1916; Deux Allemands sortent d'un abri depasse par notre premiere va Creator
Notre offensive du 15 decembre 1916; Deux Allemands sortent d'un abri depasse par notre premiere vague et courent vers nos L'gnes d'arriere pour constituer prisonniers, 1916

Les surprises de l'amalgame; quelle langue employer pour se rendre!….: quand un Allemand... 1918. Creator: Unknown
Les surprises de l'amalgame; quelle langue employer pour se rendre!....: quand un Allemand a jete ses armes et sort de son trou, il ne sait plus, desormais

Dans Cantigny; un des derniers Allemands trouves dans les caves du village se degage... 1918. Creator: Unknown
Dans Cantigny; un des derniers Allemands trouves dans les caves du village se degage des decombres apres avoir jete ses armes; a droite, un soldat francais porteur d'un lance-flammes, 1918

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"Surrender: A Reflection of Defeat, Resilience, and Hope" In the annals of history, moments have left an indelible mark on our collective consciousness. From the last stand of the Imperial Guards at Waterloo to Lee's surrender to Grant at Appomattox Court House in 1865, these pivotal events embody a complex tapestry of emotions. One such depiction is Thomas Nast's painting capturing General Lee's surrender to General Grant - a poignant symbol of reconciliation and peace amidst the ravages of war. The image serves as a reminder that even in defeat, there can be hope for unity and healing. Similarly, the Surrender of Granada in 1492 portrays another turning point where power shifted hands. This oil on canvas masterpiece transports us back to a time when empires crumbled and new beginnings emerged from ashes. The sea otter with its forelegs raised evokes a different kind - one rooted in vulnerability rather than military conquest. Sitka Sound witnesses this captivating moment as nature surrenders itself to human observation, reminding us that even creatures find solace in letting go. Yet not all they are passive; some are defiant acts against oppression. The Women Communards during the Paris Commune exemplify this spirit as they bravely stood their ground against societal norms and fought for equality amidst chaos. Meanwhile, "The Summons to Surrender" depicts an incident during the Spanish Armada where choices had dire consequences. It reminds us that sometimes surrender is forced upon us by circumstances beyond our control but also offers opportunities for growth and resilience. From crusaders capturing Antioch in Turkey during the Crusades to Zulu warriors facing defeat in 1879 – these instances highlight how they are shape destinies both large and small. They serve as reminders that victory does not always belong solely to those who conquer but also those who learn from defeat.