Surrender Collection (#5)

BATTLE OF LAKE ERIE Perry, with a much larger fleet, destroys an English flotilla of 6 schooners, forcing the English to surrender Date: 10 September 1813

Men of the Royal Irish Rifles and mounted infantry surrendering their weapons to the troops of general Christiaan de
KW371026 Men of the Royal Irish Rifles and mounted infantry surrendering their weapons to the troops of general Christiaan de Wet at Reddersburg, South Africa during the second Boer War

A casemate during the bombardment at the Battle of Fort Sumter, April 12-14, 1861, near Charleston, South Carolina
2619155 A casemate during the bombardment at the Battle of Fort Sumter, April 12-14, 1861, near Charleston, South Carolina, from The History of Our Country, published 1905 (litho) by American School

Leander Starr Jameson taken prisoner after failure of Jameson Raid, Boers War, 1896 (print
533171 Leander Starr Jameson taken prisoner after failure of Jameson Raid, Boers War, 1896 (print() by French School, (19th century); (add.info)

The surrender of the town of Colle Val d'Elsa near Siena, 1479 (painting on wood)
885909 The surrender of the town of Colle Val d'Elsa near Siena, 1479 (painting on wood) by Italian School, (15th century); Archivio di Stato, Siena

Boer War: surrender of British garrison at Jamestown to the Boers, 1901 (print)
533176 Boer War: surrender of British garrison at Jamestown to the Boers, 1901 (print) by French School, (20th century); (add.info.: British marching into imprisonment)

Krakow Surrendered to the Prussians, 1794 (oil on canvas)
7381592 Krakow Surrendered to the Prussians, 1794 (oil on canvas) by Stachowicz, Michal (1768-1825); 48 x 38 cm; National Museum, Krakow, Poland; (add.info.: by Michal Stachowicz (1768-1825))

Celebrations in the streets of London following the news of the conclusion of peace in the Transvaal, May 1902 (print)
XIR182123 Celebrations in the streets of London following the news of the conclusion of peace in the Transvaal, May 1902 (print) by French School, (20th century); Bibliotheque Nationale, Paris

William Bailies surrender to Hyder Ali, 1780
3784440 William Bailies surrender to Hyder Ali, 1780; (add.info.: Colonel William Bailies surrender to Hyder Ali, ruler of Mysore, South India, 1780)

Major John Andres arrest, 1780, America
3784432 Major John Andres arrest, 1780, America; (add.info.: Major John Andres arrest in 1780, near New York, America. British Army officer)

Henry V at the Siege of Harfleur, illustration from British Battles on Land and Sea, published by Cassell, London, c
IL323256 Henry V at the Siege of Harfleur, illustration from British Battles on Land and Sea, published by Cassell, London, c.1910 (litho) by Tennant, C

Duke Conan flees from Dol with Duke William's knights in pursuit, Bayeux Tapestry (wool embroidery on linen)
XIR181083 Duke Conan flees from Dol with Duke William's knights in pursuit, Bayeux Tapestry (wool embroidery on linen) by English School, (11th century); Musee de la Tapisserie, Bayeux

Attack on the Town of Dinan, Bayeux Tapestry (wool embroidery on linen)
XIR161717 Attack on the Town of Dinan, Bayeux Tapestry (wool embroidery on linen) by English School, (11th century); Musee de la Tapisserie, Bayeux

Burghers of Calais in front of Edward III in 1346, Epinal Picture 19th century (engraving)
ELD4927045 Burghers of Calais in front of Edward III in 1346, Epinal Picture 19th century (engraving) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

"All is lost in honor" Francis I after his capture at the Battle of Pavia (1525), 1896 (illustration)
7304516 "All is lost in honor" Francis I after his capture at the Battle of Pavia (1525), 1896 (illustration) by Job, pseudonym for Onfray de Breville

The arrest of the Corsican bandit Bellacoscia, 1892 (illustration)
7312246 The arrest of the Corsican bandit Bellacoscia, 1892 (illustration); Private Collection; (add.info.: "The arrest of the Corsican bandit Antoine Bonelli dit Bellacoscia (1827-1907)

On the war front, one German soldier pretends to surrender while another takes advantage of it to shoot under his coat
LET4395712 On the war front, one German soldier pretends to surrender while another takes advantage of it to shoot under his coat, 1915 (drawing) by Hermann-Paul

Disarmament of the Voluntarios de la Libertad, Zaragoza, Spain, 1874 (chromolitho)
3620618 Disarmament of the Voluntarios de la Libertad, Zaragoza, Spain, 1874 (chromolitho) by Spanish School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

The surrender of Imam Shamil in 1859
7269209 The surrender of Imam Shamil in 1859; Private Collection; (add.info.: The surrender of Imam Shamil in 1859 during the Russian Conquest of Chechnya and Dagestan. Imam Shamil, 1797 - 1871)

The battle of Cars-el-Leben of the 17 Corr, Arabs surrendering, and taken prisoner beg... (colour litho)
2808517 The battle of Cars-el-Leben of the 17 Corr, Arabs surrendering, and taken prisoner beg... (colour litho) by Beltrame

The serious events of Constantinople, assault of the barracks by the Macedonian troops drawn... (colour litho)
2815222 The serious events of Constantinople, assault of the barracks by the Macedonian troops drawn... (colour litho) by Beltrame

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

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)

Fierce hand-to-hand fighting at Rancourt, the fall of which contributed to the Franco-British capture of Combles
STC359765 Fierce hand-to-hand fighting at Rancourt, the fall of which contributed to the Franco-British capture of Combles, 1914-19 (litho) by English School

The Storming of the Bastille and the Arrest of Joseph Delaunay (1752-94) on 14th July 1789, 1789-93 (oil on canvas)
XIR159222 The Storming of the Bastille and the Arrest of Joseph Delaunay (1752-94) on 14th July 1789, 1789-93 (oil on canvas) by Thevenin, Charles (1764-1838); Musee de la Ville de Paris

The Surrender of Moolraj, c1891. Creator: James Grant
The Surrender of Moolraj, c1891. From " Cassells Illustrated History of India Vol. II.", by James Grant. [Cassell Petter & Galpin, London, Paris and New York]

The French Commissioners Coming to Treat for the Surrender for the Surrender of Pondicherry, c1891 Creator: James Grant
The French Commissioners Coming to Treat for the Surrender for the Surrender of Pondicherry, c1891. From " Cassells Illustrated History of India Vol. I.", by James Grant

Allied troops entering Germany, 17th April 1945 (b / w photo)
1721315 Allied troops entering Germany, 17th April 1945 (b/w photo) by Unknown photographer, (20th century); (add.info.: Allied troops entering in Germany : on april 17)

Alaric the Goth Entering Athens in 395, illustration from Hutchinsons History of the Nations, 1915 (colour litho)
IL322136 Alaric the Goth Entering Athens in 395, illustration from Hutchinsons History of the Nations, 1915 (colour litho) by Stewart

Gathering to sign the Armistice treaty (litho)
811536 Gathering to sign the Armistice treaty (litho) by Verneuil, Maurice Pillard (1869-1942); Private Collection; (add.info.: Gathering to sign the Armistice treaty. 1918)

African-American Soldier Celebrating the Japanese Surrender, USS Ticonderoga, 14th August 1945 (b / w photo)
1720227 African-American Soldier Celebrating the Japanese Surrender, USS Ticonderoga, 14th August 1945 (b/w photo) by American Photographer, (20th century); (add.info.: On U.S.S)

The Signing of the Armistice on 11th November 1918 at 5 a. m. 1918 (colour litho)
CHT274929 The Signing of the Armistice on 11th November 1918 at 5 a.m. 1918 (colour litho) by Verneuil, Maurice Pillard (1869-1942); Private Collection; (add.info)

Vercingetorix surrenders to Julius Caesar at Alesia in order to save his besieged army, 52 BC (colour litho)
3622060 Vercingetorix surrenders to Julius Caesar at Alesia in order to save his besieged army, 52 BC (colour litho) by Beuzon

The General Election (litho)
1600619 The General Election (litho) by Hurst, Hal (b.1865); Private Collection; (add.info.: The General Election, the Khaki Campaign, a Surrender)

Brusilov Offensive of June 1916, 1916 (woodcut)
698810 Brusilov Offensive of June 1916, 1916 (woodcut) by Hermann, Paul (1864-1940); Private Collection; (add.info.: Aleksei Brusilov (1853-1926); bois grave; ); © Archives Charmet

The Fall of Plevna, the Meeting of Osman Pasha and the Grand Duke Nicholas after the Surrender
1049828 The Fall of Plevna, the Meeting of Osman Pasha and the Grand Duke Nicholas after the Surrender, 10 December 1877 (engraving) by Durand

The Franco-Prussian War, 1870 (colour litho)
5207766 The Franco-Prussian War, 1870 (colour litho) by Girard, Joseph (fl.1930-50); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Franco-Prussian War, 1870)

The Surrender of Kroonstad, the March past Lord Roberts, the Guards leading (litho)
1599842 The Surrender of Kroonstad, the March past Lord Roberts, the Guards leading (litho) by Begg, Samuel (fl.1886-1916) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Surrender of Kroonstad)

The fall of Ochakiv Fortress to the Russians, 18th century. 1789 (engraving)
7234849 The fall of Ochakiv Fortress to the Russians, 18th century. 1789 (engraving) by Chodowiecki, Daniel Nikolaus (1726-1801); Private Collection; (add.info)

Conan II, Duke of Brittany, surrenders the keys to the castle on a lance to William of Normandy at the Battle of Dinan
6339980 Conan II, Duke of Brittany, surrenders the keys to the castle on a lance to William of Normandy at the Battle of Dinan 1065 by Villain (19th century); (add.info.: Conan II, Duke of Brittany)

Illustration from Kamerad!, from a special edition of La Baionnette, no. 18, 4 November 1915 (colour litho)
3743095 Illustration from Kamerad!, from a special edition of La Baionnette, no.18, 4 November 1915 (colour litho) by Hermann

Signing of the Armistice to end the First World War, Forest of Compiegne, France, 11 November 1918 (litho)
817050 Signing of the Armistice to end the First World War, Forest of Compiegne, France, 11 November 1918 (litho) by Verneuil

The End of the Zulu War, Surrender of Native Chiefs to Sir G Wolseley (engraving)
1054393 The End of the Zulu War, Surrender of Native Chiefs to Sir G Wolseley (engraving) by Durand, Godefroy (1832-1896); Private Collection; (add.info.: The End of the Zulu War)

Surrender of Lord Cornwallis at York Town (engraving)
7239670 Surrender of Lord Cornwallis at York Town (engraving) by Unknown Artist, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Surrender of Lord Cornwallis at York Town, Virginia, USA)

The British surrendering their Arms to General Washington, 1781 (engraving)
7165211 The British surrendering their Arms to General Washington, 1781 (engraving) by Renault, John Francis (1781-1815); Private Collection; (add.info)

King Wilhelm I of Prussia receiving the captured Emperor Napoleon III the day after the Battle of Sedan
7184949 King Wilhelm I of Prussia receiving the captured Emperor Napoleon III the day after the Battle of Sedan, 1870 (coloured engraving) by German School

Sir James de Harcourt discussing with Sir Raoul le Bouteiller the terms for the surrender of Crotoy (engraving)
7192265 Sir James de Harcourt discussing with Sir Raoul le Bouteiller the terms for the surrender of Crotoy (engraving) by English School

Daumesnil refusant de rendre Vincennes aux allies (engraving)
7179206 Daumesnil refusant de rendre Vincennes aux allies (engraving) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Daumesnil refusant de rendre Vincennes aux allies)

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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.