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Uprising Collection (#37)

"Unleashing the Spirit of Rebellion: A Glimpse into History's Uprisings" Overhead view of Dublin during the Easter Rising

Background imageUprising Collection: Daniel de Kervegan (1735-1817) Mayor of Nantes, Placating a Riot (oil on canvas)

Daniel de Kervegan (1735-1817) Mayor of Nantes, Placating a Riot (oil on canvas)
XIR210521 Daniel de Kervegan (1735-1817) Mayor of Nantes, Placating a Riot (oil on canvas) by French School, (18th century); Musee des Beaux-Arts, Nantes, France; French, out of copyright

Background imageUprising Collection: Defence of the Commune (colour litho)

Defence of the Commune (colour litho)
XIR207062 Defence of the Commune (colour litho) by French School, (19th century); Musee d Art et d Histoire, Saint-Denis, France; French, out of copyright

Background imageUprising Collection: The Spy, Episode of the Siege of Paris, 1871 (oil on canvas)

The Spy, Episode of the Siege of Paris, 1871 (oil on canvas)
XIR207060 The Spy, Episode of the Siege of Paris, 1871 (oil on canvas) by Carpeaux, Jean-Baptiste (1827-75); 90.5x118 cm; Musee des Beaux-Arts, Valenciennes, France; French, out of copyright

Background imageUprising Collection: Arrest of the Generals Lecomte and Clement Thomas during the Paris Commune (oil

Arrest of the Generals Lecomte and Clement Thomas during the Paris Commune (oil
XIR207058 Arrest of the Generals Lecomte and Clement Thomas during the Paris Commune (oil on canvas) by Masse, Emmanuel (1818-81); Musee d Art et d Histoire, Saint-Denis, France; French

Background imageUprising Collection: Woman at the Hotel de Ville, Second Day of the Paris Commune, 1871 (w / c on paper)

Woman at the Hotel de Ville, Second Day of the Paris Commune, 1871 (w / c on paper)
XIR207055 Woman at the Hotel de Ville, Second Day of the Paris Commune, 1871 (w/c on paper) by Vierge, Daniel Urrabieta (1851-1904); Musee de la Ville de Paris, Musee Carnavalet, Paris

Background imageUprising Collection: Louis II de Bourbon (1621-86) Prince of Conde with his Brother, Armand de Bourbon

Louis II de Bourbon (1621-86) Prince of Conde with his Brother, Armand de Bourbon
XIR241541 Louis II de Bourbon (1621-86) Prince of Conde with his Brother, Armand de Bourbon (1629-66) Prince of Conti and Henri II de Longueville (1595-1663) Duke of Estouteville Riding to Vincennes

Background imageUprising Collection: Barricades at Porte Sainte-Antoine, 26th August 1648 (pen & ink on paper)

Barricades at Porte Sainte-Antoine, 26th August 1648 (pen & ink on paper)
XIR241540 Barricades at Porte Sainte-Antoine, 26th August 1648 (pen & ink on paper) by French School, (17th century); Bibliotheque Nationale, Paris

Background imageUprising Collection: The Barricade (pencil on paper) (b / w photo)

The Barricade (pencil on paper) (b / w photo)
XIR200334 The Barricade (pencil on paper) (b/w photo) by Courbet, Gustave (1819-77); Musee de la Ville de Paris, Musee Carnavalet, Paris

Background imageUprising Collection: The Entry of Louis XVI (1754-93) into Paris, 6th October 1789 (coloured engraving)

The Entry of Louis XVI (1754-93) into Paris, 6th October 1789 (coloured engraving)
XIR198459 The Entry of Louis XVI (1754-93) into Paris, 6th October 1789 (coloured engraving) by English School, (18th century); Bibliotheque Nationale, Paris

Background imageUprising Collection: Barricade in the Rue de Flandre, during the Commune of Paris, 18th March 1871 (b / w photo)

Barricade in the Rue de Flandre, during the Commune of Paris, 18th March 1871 (b / w photo)
XIR196934 Barricade in the Rue de Flandre, during the Commune of Paris, 18th March 1871 (b/w photo) by French Photographer, (19th century); Musee de la Ville de Paris, Musee Carnavalet, Paris

Background imageUprising Collection: Defence of the National Convention in the Place du Carrousel, 12 Vendemiaire An IV

Defence of the National Convention in the Place du Carrousel, 12 Vendemiaire An IV
XIR196292 Defence of the National Convention in the Place du Carrousel, 12 Vendemiaire An IV (4th October 1795) (pen & ink and w/c on paper) by Le Barbier

Background imageUprising Collection: Fires in Paris, 24th-25th May 1871 (coloured engraving)

Fires in Paris, 24th-25th May 1871 (coloured engraving)
XIR192452 Fires in Paris, 24th-25th May 1871 (coloured engraving) by Fichot, Michel Charles (1817-1903); Musee de la Ville de Paris, Musee Carnavalet, Paris, France; French, out of copyright

Background imageUprising Collection: Revolt of the silk workers of Lyon, 22 November 1831, 1832 (litho)

Revolt of the silk workers of Lyon, 22 November 1831, 1832 (litho)
XIR192374 Revolt of the silk workers of Lyon, 22 November 1831, 1832 (litho) by Bardoz, (fl.1832); Bibliotheque Nationale, Paris, France; (add.info.: battle of Place des Bernadines; ); French

Background imageUprising Collection: Battle in the Place de la Concorde, 1871 (oil on canvas)

Battle in the Place de la Concorde, 1871 (oil on canvas)
XIR192195 Battle in the Place de la Concorde, 1871 (oil on canvas) by Boulanger, Gustave Clarence Rodolphe (1824-88); Musee de la Ville de Paris, Musee Carnavalet, Paris, France; French

Background imageUprising Collection: The Revolt of Esquilache (oil on canvas)

The Revolt of Esquilache (oil on canvas)
XJL186944 The Revolt of Esquilache (oil on canvas) by Marti y Monso, Jose (19th century); Museo de Bellas Artes, Valencia

Background imageUprising Collection: The People of Paris storm the Tuileries on 10 August, 1792 (pen & ink & wash on paper)

The People of Paris storm the Tuileries on 10 August, 1792 (pen & ink & wash on paper)
XIR238328 The People of Paris storm the Tuileries on 10 August, 1792 (pen & ink & wash on paper) (b/w photo) by Gerard, Francois Pascal Simon, Baron (1770-1837); 66.8x91.7 cm; Louvre, Paris

Background imageUprising Collection: Attack on the Barriere Fontainebleau, 25th June 1848 (colour litho)

Attack on the Barriere Fontainebleau, 25th June 1848 (colour litho)
XIR180647 Attack on the Barriere Fontainebleau, 25th June 1848 (colour litho) by French School, (19th century); Musee de la Ville de Paris, Musee Carnavalet, Paris

Background imageUprising Collection: March of the First Battalion, Rue Culture Sainte-Catherine, 1st February 1848 (gouache

March of the First Battalion, Rue Culture Sainte-Catherine, 1st February 1848 (gouache
XIR180487 March of the First Battalion, Rue Culture Sainte-Catherine, 1st February 1848 (gouache on paper) by Gobaut, Gaspard (1814-82); Musee de la Ville de Paris, Musee Carnavalet, Paris

Background imageUprising Collection: The Barricade, no. 34 from Types de la Commune, 1871 (colour litho)

The Barricade, no. 34 from Types de la Commune, 1871 (colour litho)
XIR180199 The Barricade, no.34 from Types de la Commune, 1871 (colour litho) by Lefman, (fl.1871); Bibliotheque Nationale, Paris, France; French, out of copyright

Background imageUprising Collection: The Battle of Manipur, from Le Petit Journal, 2nd May 1891 (coloured engraving)

The Battle of Manipur, from Le Petit Journal, 2nd May 1891 (coloured engraving)
XIR236266 The Battle of Manipur, from Le Petit Journal, 2nd May 1891 (coloured engraving) by Meaulle, Fortune Louis (1844-1901) & Meyer, Henri (1844-99); Private Collection; French, out of copyright

Background imageUprising Collection: The Absolute Kings Forced to Swallow the Pill of the Constitution, 1848 (litho)

The Absolute Kings Forced to Swallow the Pill of the Constitution, 1848 (litho)
XIR233264 The Absolute Kings Forced to Swallow the Pill of the Constitution, 1848 (litho) (b/w photo) by French School, (19th century); Musee de la Ville de Paris, Musee Carnavalet, Paris

Background imageUprising Collection: The mob roaming the streets of Paris carrying torches at night in July 1789 (colour

The mob roaming the streets of Paris carrying torches at night in July 1789 (colour
XIR171366 The mob roaming the streets of Paris carrying torches at night in July 1789 (colour litho) by Sergent-Marceau, Antoine Louis Francois (1751-1847); Musee de la Ville de Paris

Background imageUprising Collection: Tyrconnel Arming the Papists in Ireland, anti-catholic playing card commemorating

Tyrconnel Arming the Papists in Ireland, anti-catholic playing card commemorating
XJF170095 Tyrconnel Arming the Papists in Ireland, anti-catholic playing card commemorating the Glorious Revolution of 1688 (engraving) (see 115649) by English School

Background imageUprising Collection: Siege of the Pantheon, 24th June 1848 (oil on canvas)

Siege of the Pantheon, 24th June 1848 (oil on canvas)
XIR168117 Siege of the Pantheon, 24th June 1848 (oil on canvas) by Gabe, Nicolas Edward (1814-65); Musee de la Ville de Paris, Musee Carnavalet, Paris, France; French, out of copyright

Background imageUprising Collection: Day of 13 Vendemiaire an IV (5th October 1795), shoot-out before St. Roch church in Paris

Day of 13 Vendemiaire an IV (5th October 1795), shoot-out before St. Roch church in Paris
XIR164777 Day of 13 Vendemiaire an IV (5th October 1795), shoot-out before St. Roch church in Paris, engraved by Jean Duplessi-Bertaux (1747-1819) (etching) (b/w photo) by Monnet

Background imageUprising Collection: The Taking of the Bastille, 14th July 1789 (oil on canvas)

The Taking of the Bastille, 14th July 1789 (oil on canvas)
XIR154752 The Taking of the Bastille, 14th July 1789 (oil on canvas) by French School, (18th century); Musee de la Ville de Paris, Musee Carnavalet, Paris, France; French, out of copyright

Background imageUprising Collection: Charles Marie Auguste Joseph de Beaumont, comte d Autichamp, from Histoire

Charles Marie Auguste Joseph de Beaumont, comte d Autichamp, from Histoire
KW1547428 Charles Marie Auguste Joseph de Beaumont, comte d Autichamp, from Histoire de la Revolution FranAzaise, by Louis Blanc (engraving) by French School

Background imageUprising Collection: Portrait of King Robert I of Scotland (1274-1329) engraved by E. Harding, 1 November 1797

Portrait of King Robert I of Scotland (1274-1329) engraved by E. Harding, 1 November 1797
XJF140210 Portrait of King Robert I of Scotland (1274-1329) engraved by E.Harding, 1 November 1797 (engraving) (b/w photo) by Herbert, I (18th century) (after); Private Collection; English

Background imageUprising Collection: Large popular uprising before the palace in Madrid, Spain, print maker: Caspar Luyken

Large popular uprising before the palace in Madrid, Spain, print maker: Caspar Luyken, Willem Broedelet, 1696

Background imageUprising Collection: 1203368; out of copyright

1203368; out of copyright

Background imageUprising Collection: Members of the Commune at the Hotel de Ville in Paris and Field Officers Deliberating

Members of the Commune at the Hotel de Ville in Paris and Field Officers Deliberating
XIR217606 Members of the Commune at the Hotel de Ville in Paris and Field Officers Deliberating, 1871 (b/w photo) by French Photographer, (19th century); Musee de la Ville de Paris, Musee Carnavalet

Background imageUprising Collection: Revolt in India: the English Besieged at Mala-Khan, front cover of Le Petit Journal

Revolt in India: the English Besieged at Mala-Khan, front cover of Le Petit Journal
XZO116044 Revolt in India: the English Besieged at Mala-Khan, front cover of Le Petit Journal, 15 August 1897 (coloured engraving) by Tofani, Oswaldo (1849-1915); Private Collection; Italian

Background imageUprising Collection: Luddite Rioters (engraving) (b&w photo)

Luddite Rioters (engraving) (b&w photo)
XJF115600 Luddite Rioters (engraving) (b&w photo) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; English, out of copyright

Background imageUprising Collection: Paris guarded by the people, engraved by Pannemaker-Ligny (engraving)

Paris guarded by the people, engraved by Pannemaker-Ligny (engraving)
KW3085223 Paris guarded by the people, engraved by Pannemaker-Ligny (engraving) by Charlerie, H. de la (19th century) (after); (add.info.: Paris guarded by the people)

Background imageUprising Collection: Palace of the Princes of Prussia in Berlin on 20th March 1848, illustration

Palace of the Princes of Prussia in Berlin on 20th March 1848, illustration
XIR215543 Palace of the Princes of Prussia in Berlin on 20th March 1848, illustration from Illustrierte Zeitung (engraving) (b/w photo) by German School, (19th century); Bibliotheque Nationale

Background imageUprising Collection: Barricade during the Commune of Paris, at the corner of Rue de Rivoli and Place de la Concorde

Barricade during the Commune of Paris, at the corner of Rue de Rivoli and Place de la Concorde
XIR215494 Barricade during the Commune of Paris, at the corner of Rue de Rivoli and Place de la Concorde, 1871 (b/w photo) by French Photographer, (19th century); Bibliotheque Nationale, Paris

Background imageUprising Collection: Alphonse de Lamartine (1790-1869) Rejecting the Red Flag at the Hotel-de-Ville, Paris

Alphonse de Lamartine (1790-1869) Rejecting the Red Flag at the Hotel-de-Ville, Paris
XIR212519 Alphonse de Lamartine (1790-1869) Rejecting the Red Flag at the Hotel-de-Ville, Paris, 25th February 1848 (oil on canvas) by Philippoteaux, Felix (c.1815-84); Musee de la Ville de Paris

Background imageUprising Collection: The Resistance in Brittany, from Le Petit Journal, 17th August 1902 (coloured

The Resistance in Brittany, from Le Petit Journal, 17th August 1902 (coloured
XIR192980 The Resistance in Brittany, from Le Petit Journal, 17th August 1902 (coloured engraving) by French School, (20th century); Musee de La Presse, Paris

Background imageUprising Collection: Sir Thomas Wyatt (c. 1521-54) Attacking the Byward Tower (engraving) (b / w photo)

Sir Thomas Wyatt (c. 1521-54) Attacking the Byward Tower (engraving) (b / w photo)
XJF136368 Sir Thomas Wyatt (c.1521-54) Attacking the Byward Tower (engraving) (b/w photo) by Cruikshank, George (1792-1878); Private Collection; English, out of copyright

Background imageUprising Collection: Demonstration on Mr. Parnells Estate, Avondale, Wicklow: Mr. Parnells Brass Band

Demonstration on Mr. Parnells Estate, Avondale, Wicklow: Mr. Parnells Brass Band
BAL127939 Demonstration on Mr. Parnells Estate, Avondale, Wicklow: Mr. Parnells Brass Band, from The Illustrated London News, 7th January 1882 (engraving) by English School

Background imageUprising Collection: KOSCIUSKO AND CATHERINE II. Polish general Tadeusz Kosciusko refusing a sword offered

KOSCIUSKO AND CATHERINE II. Polish general Tadeusz Kosciusko refusing a sword offered by Catherine II following unsuccessful rebellion that led to partition of Poland in 1794

Background imageUprising Collection: HERZEGOVINA UPRISING, 1875. Bashi-bazouk soldiers escorting insurgent prisoners

HERZEGOVINA UPRISING, 1875. Bashi-bazouk soldiers escorting insurgent prisoners during the Herzegovina Uprising against Ottoman rule, 1875. Contemporary wood engraving

Background imageUprising Collection: RUSSIA: STRELTSY, 1682. Members of the Moscow Streltsy carrying stones to erect

RUSSIA: STRELTSY, 1682. Members of the Moscow Streltsy carrying stones to erect a tower in the Red Square, commemorating the Streltsy uprising of 1682

Background imageUprising Collection: CHINA: BOXER REBELLION. German troops lined up on the dock at Tonggu awaiting transportation

CHINA: BOXER REBELLION. German troops lined up on the dock at Tonggu awaiting transportation to Tientsin, China, during the Boxer Rebellion. Stereograph, 1901

Background imageUprising Collection: FRENCH REVOLUTION, 1789. From a balcony at Versailles King Louis XVI tells the

FRENCH REVOLUTION, 1789. From a balcony at Versailles King Louis XVI tells the Parisian women who have walked on the palace, 6 October 1789, that he will go to Paris




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"Unleashing the Spirit of Rebellion: A Glimpse into History's Uprisings" Overhead view of Dublin during the Easter Rising: Witness the fiery spirit that ignited Dublin's streets, as brave revolutionaries fought for Irish independence during the iconic Easter Rising. History of England. Peasants revolt led by Wat Tyler in 138: Explore a pivotal moment in English history when oppressed peasants rose against their feudal lords, demanding justice and equality under Wat Tyler's leadership. Bunker Hill battle, 1775: Stand alongside American patriots on this historic hilltop as they valiantly resist British forces, marking a turning point in America's fight for freedom during the Revolutionary War. Queen Boudicca inciting the Britons to revolt: Feel the fierce determination coursing through your veins as Queen Boudicca rallies her fellow Britons to rise against Roman oppression and defend their land with unyielding courage. The Death of General Gordon, Khartoum, 26 January 1885 (1893): Grieve over an untimely loss as you witness General Gordon's heroic stand against overwhelming odds in Khartoum – his sacrifice forever etched into history amidst a tumultuous era. Tennis Court Oath, French Revolution, 1789: Step onto hallowed ground where ordinary citizens transformed into agents of change; experience the electrifying moment when France pledged unity and defiance within these very walls. Pine Tree flag of the American Revolution (EVNT2A-00014): Salute bravery personified beneath this emblematic flag that fluttered proudly above revolutionary soldiers fighting for liberty and shaping America's destiny amid turbulent times. Bacon's Rebellion in Jamestown, 1676: Uncover a lesser-known chapter from colonial America where Nathaniel Bacon led an uprising challenging oppressive governance – illuminating the struggle for freedom in early settlements.