Surrender Collection (#7)

The officers of the Chesapeake offering their swords, illustration from Cassells History
3787370 The officers of the Chesapeake offering their swords, illustration from Cassells History of the United States published by Cassell, Petter & Galpin

Julius Caesar receiving the submission of a defeated chieftain in Gaul (litho)
5198217 Julius Caesar receiving the submission of a defeated chieftain in Gaul (litho) by Sheldon, Charles Mills (1866-1928) (after); Private Collection; (add.info)

Lord Viscount Duncans Victory and Admiral De Winter
6200822 Lord Viscount Duncans Victory and Admiral De Winters Resignation on board the Venerable, October 1797 (stipple engraving) by Orme, Daniel (1766-p.1832); 42.6x57.6 cm; The McManus, Dundee

German emissaries conferring on Luneburg Heath before the surrender of their forces to the British on 4 May 1945
6015282 German emissaries conferring on Luneburg Heath before the surrender of their forces to the British on 4 May 1945, World War II (b/w photo) by English Photographer

Town and fortress of Belfort, France, after its surrender to the besieging Germans, Franco-Prussian War
6001294 Town and fortress of Belfort, France, after its surrender to the besieging Germans, Franco-Prussian War, 18 February 1871 (engraving) by European School

"The chiefs came forward with a white flag of truce in front of them"(litho)
5988746 " The chiefs came forward with a white flag of truce in front of them" (litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

King Francis I of France captured at the Battle of Pavia, Italy, 1525 (colour litho)
5996223 King Francis I of France captured at the Battle of Pavia, Italy, 1525 (colour litho) by Blanche, Jacques-Emile (1861-1942) (after); Private Collection; (add.info)

Red Cloud and American Horse, 1891 (b / w photo)
5042926 Red Cloud and American Horse, 1891 (b/w photo) by Grabill, John C. H. (fl. late 19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Two Oglala chiefs)

Indian chiefs at Deadwood, South Dakota, 1891 (b / w photo)
5042921 Indian chiefs at Deadwood, South Dakota, 1891 (b/w photo) by Grabill, John C. H. (fl. late 19th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Sword blade fragment found in the grave of a French officer killed near Castlebar
5925799 Sword blade fragment found in the grave of a French officer killed near Castlebar, Ireland, in 1798 (metal) by French School, (18th century); National Army Museum

Khanjar dagger obtained by Lieutenant (later Major) William Hodson at Delhi
5925793 Khanjar dagger obtained by Lieutenant (later Major) William Hodson at Delhi, 1857 (metal ) by Indian School, (19th century); National Army Museum

Khanjar dagger obtained by Lieutenant (later Major) William Hodson at Delhi
5925792 Khanjar dagger obtained by Lieutenant (later Major) William Hodson at Delhi, 1857 (metal ) by Indian School, (19th century); National Army Museum

Incidents of Lord Napier of Magdalas Military Career (engraving)
1626724 Incidents of Lord Napier of Magdalas Military Career (engraving) by Wollen, William Barnes (1857-1936) (after); Private Collection; (add.info)

The War in Egypt, Surrender! (engraving)
1622281 The War in Egypt, Surrender! (engraving) by Woodville, Richard Caton II (1856-1927) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: The War in Egypt, Surrender)

The War in Egypt (engraving)
1621996 The War in Egypt (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The War in Egypt. Illustration for The Illustrated London News, 12 August 1882)

After the Surrender, a Pile of Boer Arms and Ammunition on the Modder River (litho)
1048609 After the Surrender, a Pile of Boer Arms and Ammunition on the Modder River (litho) by Paget, Henry Marriott (1856-1936) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: After the Surrender)

The Surrender of Candahar, Sketches on the Proposed State Railway, now abandoned (engraving)
1037679 The Surrender of Candahar, Sketches on the Proposed State Railway, now abandoned (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Surrender of Candahar)

British taking possession of Aden, illustration from Hutchinson
IL370600 British taking possession of Aden, illustration from Hutchinsons Story of the British Nation (litho) by Woodville, Richard Caton (1825-55) (after); Private Collection; American

Mr Frederick E Smtih, No surrender, 16 January 1907, Vanity Fair cartoon (colour litho)
611891 Mr Frederick E Smtih, No surrender, 16 January 1907, Vanity Fair cartoon (colour litho) by Ward, Leslie Matthew (Spy) (1851-1922); Private Collection; (add.info.: Mr Frederick E Smtih)

After the Ball is Over, a Scene in Cronjes Laager after the Surrender (litho)
1048605 After the Ball is Over, a Scene in Cronjes Laager after the Surrender (litho) by Calkin, Lance (1859-1936); Private Collection; (add.info.: After the Ball is Over)

The Surrender at Paardeberg, marshalling the Prisoners (litho)
1048599 The Surrender at Paardeberg, marshalling the Prisoners (litho) by Craig, Frank (1874-1918); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Surrender at Paardeberg, marshalling the Prisoners)

"No Surrender!"The Defence of Fort Itala, Zululand, on 26 September (litho)
1628812 " No Surrender!" The Defence of Fort Itala, Zululand, on 26 September (litho) by Woodville, Richard Caton II (1856-1927) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: " No Surrender)

Surrender of General Burgoyne at Saratoga, N. Y. October 17th 1777, pub. N
1123840 Surrender of General Burgoyne at Saratoga, N.Y. October 17th 1777, pub. N. Currier, 1852 (litho) by Trumbull, John (1756-1843); Private Collection; (add.info)

Surrender of Piet Cronje at Paardeberg, 1900 (gravure)
959905 Surrender of Piet Cronje at Paardeberg, 1900 (gravure) by Dupray, Henri-Louis (1841-1909); Private Collection; (add.info.: Surrender of Boer General Piet Cronje to the British at Paardeberg)

Vercingetorix submitting to Julius Caesar, 52 BC (chromolitho)
1093786 Vercingetorix submitting to Julius Caesar, 52 BC (chromolitho) by French School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Vercingetorix submitting to Julius Caesar, 52 BC)

A View of the Cape of Good Hope... The Battle previous to the Surrender
938591 A View of the Cape of Good Hope...The Battle previous to the Surrender...8th January 1806 (coloured aquatint) by Craig, William Marshall (fl.1788-1828) (after); National Army Museum

The surrender of the German High Seas Fleet, 1918 (colour litho)
968981 The surrender of the German High Seas Fleet, 1918 (colour litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The surrender of the German High Seas Fleet, Scapa Flow)

Capture of King Francis I of France at the Battle of Pavia, Italy, 1525 (chromolitho)
972374 Capture of King Francis I of France at the Battle of Pavia, Italy, 1525 (chromolitho) by Spanish School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Surrender of General Dupont, Battle of Bailen, Spain, 1808 (chromolitho)
972367 Surrender of General Dupont, Battle of Bailen, Spain, 1808 (chromolitho) by Spanish School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Surrender of General Dupont, Battle of Bailen)

After the Surrender of Santiago, the Foes of Yesterday the Friends of To-Day (engraving)
1063642 After the Surrender of Santiago, the Foes of Yesterday the Friends of To-Day (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: After the Surrender of Santiago)

Capture of Joan of Arc, 25 May 1430, from A Chronicle of England BC 55 to AD 1485, pub
984779 Capture of Joan of Arc, 25 May 1430, from A Chronicle of England BC 55 to AD 1485, pub. London, 1863 (colour litho) by Doyle

Battle of Bunker Hill with Gadsden Flag, 1899 (chromolithograph)
1201838 Battle of Bunker Hill with Gadsden Flag, 1899 (chromolithograph) by American School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Siege of Metz, Inhabitants trying to leave the City before its Surrender (engraving)
1104685 Siege of Metz, Inhabitants trying to leave the City before its Surrender (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Siege of Metz)

Surrender of the rebels at Preston (engraving)
819194 Surrender of the rebels at Preston (engraving) by Craig, William Marshall (fl.1788-1828) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Surrender of the rebels at Preston)

Surrender of General Prinsloo 30 July 1900
930980 Surrender of General Prinsloo 30 July 1900 by Prater, Ernest (fl.1885-1937); Private Collection; (add.info.: With the Flag to Pretoria; After Pretoria; The Guerilla War published by Harmsworth)

General Lee signing the terms of peace drawn up by General Grant
LLM454109 General Lee signing the terms of peace drawn up by General Grant by English School, (19th century) (after); Private Collection; (add.info)

A French Man of War Surrendering (oil on canvas)
OJ379560 A French Man of War Surrendering (oil on canvas) by Serres, Dominic (1722-93); 50.8x76.5 cm; Private Collection; eAckermann Johnson; English, out of copyright

Surrender of Bamborough Castle (engraving)
664511 Surrender of Bamborough Castle (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Surrender of Bamborough Castle)

Surrender of Belfort (chromolitho)
667685 Surrender of Belfort (chromolitho) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Surrender of Belfort. French educational card, c 1900.); © Look and Learn

The Capture of the Chateau de Ham (chromolitho)
667677 The Capture of the Chateau de Ham (chromolitho) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Capture of the Chateau de Ham)

Surrender of 180 British soldiers to the Boers in South Africa (colour litho)
2807712 Surrender of 180 British soldiers to the Boers in South Africa (colour litho) by French School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

The Living Loot, an interrogation of Austrian prisoners just captured in the Karst (colour litho)
2815803 The Living Loot, an interrogation of Austrian prisoners just captured in the Karst (colour litho) by Beltrame, Achille (1871-1945); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Living Loot)

A punished trap, out of the trenches for a false surrender of the Austrians, our Aunienfano... (colour litho)
2815800 A punished trap, out of the trenches for a false surrender of the Austrians, our Aunienfano... (colour litho) by Beltrame

The wiles of war, four Italians capture thirteen Austrians, making them believe they are... (colour litho)
2815770 The wiles of war, four Italians capture thirteen Austrians, making them believe they are... (colour litho) by Beltrame

The Austrian fortress in Przemysl surrenders after 5 months of struggle, officers led to the district... (colour litho)
2815740 The Austrian fortress in Przemysl surrenders after 5 months of struggle, officers led to the district... (colour litho) by Beltrame

The defeat of the 10th Russian Army in East Prussia, Russian soldiers raising their arms to surrender (colour litho)
2815729 The defeat of the 10th Russian Army in East Prussia, Russian soldiers raising their arms to surrender (colour litho) by Beltrame

A pirate venture in the Black Sea (colour litho)
2808898 A pirate venture in the Black Sea (colour litho) by Beltrame, Achille (1871-1945); Private Collection; (add.info.: A pirate venture in the Black Sea)

The Booty King (colour litho)
2808730 The Booty King (colour litho) by Beltrame, Achille (1871-1945); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Loot King. A large 280 German cannon captured intact by the Australians)

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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.