Surrender Collection (page 8)

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)

Go out of Italy, go outside, stranger! (colour litho)
2808659 Go out of Italy, go outside, stranger! (colour litho) by Beltrame, Achille (1871-1945); Private Collection; (add.info.: Go out of Italy, go outside, stranger)

The Corsican bandit Antoine Bellacoscia surrendering to the police (colour litho)
2818307 The Corsican bandit Antoine Bellacoscia surrendering to the police (colour litho) by Meyer, Henri (1841-99) (after); Private Collection; (add.info)

Submission of the Mansur tribe to Italy, a picturesque ride of the leaders in Derna to deliver their weapons
2815593 Submission of the Mansur tribe to Italy, a picturesque ride of the leaders in Derna to deliver their weapons (colour litho) by Beltrame

Les Hovas de Farafate livrent leurs armes (colour litho)
2796871 Les Hovas de Farafate livrent leurs armes (colour litho) by Bombled, Louis Charles (1862-1927) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Les Hovas de Farafate livrent leurs armes)

Surrender of Asirghar Fort, India, 9 April 1819, bringing an end to the Third Anglo-Maratha War (1817-1819). Date: 1819

Surrender of Admiral De Winter, head of the Dutch fleet, to Admiral Duncan of the British fleet, after the Battle of Camperdown (Camperduin, North Holland), 11 October 1797. Date: 1797

Nelson receiving the swords (as a symbol of surrender) on board the San Jose (later renamed HMS San Josef), a ship captured from the Spanish navy during the Battle of Cape St Vincent

Surrender of Pondicherry (Puducherry), India, after a siege lasting from 4 September 1760 to 15 January 1761, part of the Third Carnatic War

An Emperor receives the Submission of Barbarian Chiefs (litho)
2794624 An Emperor receives the Submission of Barbarian Chiefs (litho) by Forestier, Amedee (1854-1930) (after); Private Collection; (add.info)

Cronjes surrender, illustration from Cassells History of England
3038974 Cronjes surrender, illustration from Cassells History of England, 1900s (litho) by Paget, Henry Marriott (1856-1936); Private Collection; (add.info)

WW2 - During the evening of May 7th, all over Paris, Special editions are printed announcing the German surrender. Date: 1945

Surrender of Napoleon III on September 2nd 1870, Ubergabe von Napoleon III, pub
2646259 Surrender of Napoleon III on September 2nd 1870, bergabe von Napoleon III, pub. 1871 (colour litho) by American School

Il prend la poudre d escampette (woodcut on grey paper)
2653222 Il prend la poudre d escampette (woodcut on grey paper) by Steinlen, Theophile Alexandre (1859-1923); 14x9 cm; Private Collection; (add.info)

WW II - paper covering pavements London VJ Day
Vintage World War II photograph - paper covering the pavements of central London following VJ Day celebrations, Jaapanese surrender

World War II American soldiers in Paris Japanese surrender
World War II vintage photograph - American soldiers in Paris celebrate Japanese surrender

WW II German Uboat surrender Loch Eriboll, Scotland
World War II vintage photograph - German Uboat surrender Loch Eriboll, Scotland

WW II - German Major General Eric Estler discusses surrender
World War II - German Major Geneeral Eric Estler discusses surrender terms with American Lt. Colonel French, Loire Valley France

WW II - German officers surrender to General Montgomery
End of World War II - German officers surrender to Field Marshall Montgomery, Luneberg Heath, May 5th. Major Friedal, Admiral Wagner, Admiral von Friedeburg, General Kinzel, Colonel Poleck

Surrender of the Tower of Prasto, Bomarsund (engraving)
1607733 Surrender of the Tower of Prasto, Bomarsund (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Surrender of the Tower of Prasto, Bomarsund)

After the Surrender (litho)
1605485 After the Surrender (litho) by Wollen, William Barnes (1857-1936) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: After the Surrender. Illustration for The Illustrated London News, 25 February 1896)

The Surrender (litho)
1605484 The Surrender (litho) by Forestier, Amedee (1854-1930) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Surrender. Illustration for The Illustrated London News, 25 February 1896)

The Transvaal War, the Surrender of Johannesburg (litho)
1600677 The Transvaal War, the Surrender of Johannesburg (litho) by Prior, Melton (1845-1910) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Transvaal War, the Surrender of Johannesburg)

The Transvaal War (engraving)
1600144 The Transvaal War (engraving) by Wright, Henry Charles Seppings (1850-1937); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Transvaal War, Scenes of the Surrender of General Prinsloo)

Plevna after the Surrender (engraving)
1589832 Plevna after the Surrender (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Plevna after the Surrender)

The British surrendering their arms to General Washington after the defeat at York Town
1219507 The British surrendering their arms to General Washington after the defeat at York Town in Virginia October 1781, pub

Portrait of King Alfonso V of Aragon, 15th century
Portrait of King Alfonso V of Aragon in suit of armour, and view of his triumphal entry into Naples on a throne wagon drawn by four horses, 1442

The Submission of Guthrum to King Alfred, illustration from Hutchinson
IL281024 The Submission of Guthrum to King Alfred, illustration from Hutchinsons History of the Nations (litho) by Bone, Herbert Alfred (1854-1932) (after); Private Collection; British

Public notice issued by General Washington relating to the Surrender of Lord Cornwallis
PNP332861 Public notice issued by General Washington relating to the Surrender of Lord Cornwallis at Yorktown, published 24 October 1781 (litho) by American School

The Comte de Grasse surrenders his sword to Samuel Hood on the Ville de Paris
PNP325942 The Comte de Grasse surrenders his sword to Samuel Hood on the Ville de Paris, 1782 (litho) by American School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Francois Joseph Paul)

Marcus Furius Camillus (447-365 BC) punishing the master of Falerii in 394 BC
BEN85155 Marcus Furius Camillus (447-365 BC) punishing the master of Falerii in 394 BC, from the Sala dell Udienza, 1545 (fresco) by Salviati Cecchino

The Bombardment of Madrid, 4 December 1808, engraved by Edme Bovinet (1782-1832
STC101326 The Bombardment of Madrid, 4 December 1808, engraved by Edme Bovinet (1782-1832) (aquatint) by Lecomte, Hippolyte (1781-1857) (after); Private Collection; The Stapleton Collection; French

Bombardment of Veracruz, March 1847 (colour litho)
DHS241190 Bombardment of Veracruz, March 1847 (colour litho) by American School, (19th century); Dallas Historical Society, Texas, USA; eDallas Historical Society; American, out of copyright

Brilliant Naval Victory, broadside illustration (engraving)
AQS251287 Brilliant Naval Victory, broadside illustration (engraving) by American School, (19th century); American Antiquarian Society, Worcester, Massachusetts, USA; eCourtesy

A Coward comforted, or A Scene immediately after the Duel, published by J
NCO191701 A Coward comforted, or A Scene immediately after the Duel, published by J. Aitken in 1789 (hand-coloured etching) by English School

A British Soldier Taking Two French Officers at the Battle of the Pyrenees
STC88720 A British Soldier Taking Two French Officers at the Battle of the Pyrenees, engraved by Matthew Dubourg (fl.1813-20) from Historic, Military and Naval Anecdotes, pub

Sword belonging to Lieutenant (later Major) William Hodson, 1855 circa (metal)
5920495 Sword belonging to Lieutenant (later Major) William Hodson, 1855 circa (metal) by English School, (19th century); National Army Museum

British Field Marshal Bernard Montgomery reading the terms of the surrender of German forces in Northwest Europe to
6015188 British Field Marshal Bernard Montgomery reading the terms of the surrender of German forces in Northwest Europe to Admirals Friedeburg and Wagner, Luneburg Heath, Germany

The Surrender Room, Hotel de Wereld, Wageningen
The old Hotel de Wereld was the scene of the German surrender to the Dutch. To the right of the entrance is a Commemorative Plaque recording that

Der Americanische General: Arnold, 1775 circa (engraving)
5927357 A Der Americanische General: ArnoldA, 1775 circa (engraving) by Unknown artist, (18th century); National Army Museum, London; (add.info.: A Der Americanische General: ArnoldA, 1775 circa)

The Hold-Up, 1921 (litho)
874632 The Hold-Up, 1921 (litho) by Bellows, George Wesley (1882-1925); 28.26 x21.91 cm; San Diego Museum of Art, USA; eSan Diego Museum of Art; Museum purchase; American, out of copyright

Charles demanding the Surrender of the Five Members (engraving)
664181 Charles demanding the Surrender of the Five Members (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Charles demanding the Surrender of the Five Members)

Tilly asks for the surrender of Magdeburg (engraving)
672476 Tilly asks for the surrender of Magdeburg (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Tilly asks for the surrender of Magdeburg)

Important Intelligence! (announcing the surrender of Cornwallis at Yorktown)
696004 Important Intelligence! (announcing the surrender of Cornwallis at Yorktown), small broadside printed by M. Willis, Boston, 26th October 1781 (litho) by American School

The Siege of Rochelle, from The History of France, by Emile de Bonnechose
PML143610 The Siege of Rochelle, from The History of France, by Emile de Bonnechose, published by Ward, Lock and Co, London (engraving) by English School

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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.