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Marshall Ney during the retreat from Russia, (1812) 1894Marshal Ney during the retreat from Russia, (1812) 1894. Napoleon left Michel Ney in command of the rearguard during the epic retreat from the failed French invasion of Russia in 1812
The Burning of Troy with the Flight of Aeneas and Anchises, early-mid 17th century. Creator: Francois de NomeThe Burning of Troy with the Flight of Aeneas and Anchises, early-mid 17th century. The Trojan Horse (centre) was said to have been used by the Greeks during the Trojan War to enter the city of Troy
Action between a large Chinese Row-Galley and a small Cutter of H.M.S. "Amethyst"... 1858. Creator: UnknownAction between a large Chinese Row-Galley and a small Cutter of H.M.S. "Amethyst", Canton River, 19th July, 1858. British forces in China
Sketches at Canton - Demolishing Houses, 1858. Creator: UnknownSketches at Canton - Demolishing Houses, 1858. British forces cause havoc in China. Engraving from '...drawings which we received by the last Overland Mail from our Special Artist
Sketches at Canton - Panic at the Commissariat Stores - "Great Firing and No Execution", 1858. British forces cause havoc in China
Landing of Sikh horses at Odin Bay, Talien-Wan - from a sketch by our special artist in China, 1860. Creator: UnknownLanding of Sikh horses at Odin Bay, Talien-Wan - from a sketch by our special artist in China, 1860. 'Our Artist writes: [July 23]: "I am writing under difficulties
The War in China - the landing of British troops at Pehtang... 1860. Creator: UnknownThe War in China - the landing of British troops at Pehtang - from a sketch by our special artist, C. Wirgman, 1860. 'My brain...was in a whirl of confusion at the sight of this Babel of people
AI IMAGE - Portrait of Christopher Columbus, 1490s, (2023). Creator: Heritage ImagesAI IMAGE - Portrait of Christopher Columbus, 1490s, (2023). Columbus (1451-1506) was an Italian explorer, navigator and colonist who was sponsored by the Catholic Monarchs of Spain
The Expedition against the Malays: the British Force ascending the Perak River, 1876. Creator: J GreenawayThe Expedition against the Malays: the British Force ascending the Perak River, 1876. Episode from the Perak War: '...the joint military and naval forces, under command of Major-General Colborne
Horatius Cocles Stopping King Porsenna's Army outside Rome. Creator: Ludwig RefingerHoratius Cocles Stopping King Porsenna's Army outside Rome, Unknown date
Manlius Torquatus Fighting a Gaul. Creator: Ludwig RefingerManlius Torquatus Fighting a Gaul, Unknown date
The War in China - interior of the North Fort Peiho - from a sketch by our special artist, 1860. Creator: UnknownThe War in China - interior of the North Fort Peiho - from a sketch by our special artist, 1860. British forces in the Far East
Le Passage d'Annibal, 1842. Creator: Honore DaumierLe Passage d'Annibal, 1842. Hannibal's Crossing. 'Dans ces monts sourcilleux dont la neigeuse aigrette [?] Semble un front chenu de geant
The War in China - the forts at the mouth of the Pehtang River, 1860. Creator: UnknownThe War in China - the forts at the mouth of the Pehtang River, 1860. British forces in the far east. 'The plan of operations decided upon was to land at the Pehtang River
The War in China - the "Havoc" gun-boat, with Fane's Horse on board, on its way from Talien-Wan to the Pehtang - from a sketch by our special artist, C. Wirgman, 1860
The War in China - Punjaub-street, or La Grande Rue, Pehtang... 1860. Creator: UnknownThe War in China - Punjaub-street, or La Grande Rue, Pehtang - from a sketch by our special artist, C. Wirgman, 1860. European and Indian soldiers
The War in China - departure from Hockly Pier, Odin Bay, of the Sikh Cavalry and troops... 1860. Creator: UnknownThe War in China - departure from Hockly Pier, Odin Bay, of the Sikh Cavalry and troops for the Peiho, 1860. 'Our Artist writes: [July 23]: "I am writing under difficulties
The Fleet in China under Admiral Jones assembled off Kintang prior to the occupation of Chusan, 1860 Creator: UnknownThe Fleet in China under Admiral Jones assembled off Kintang prior to the occupation of Chusan, 1860. Engraving from a sketch by Lieut. H. E. Sturt, on board the Imperieuse
Sketches in China - the Burning of Telesio's Store, 1858. Creator: UnknownSketches in China - the Burning of Telesio's Store, 1858. Europeans in China. 'Telesio's Store...where sundry beverages and edibles were to be got
Attack on the "Braves" near the White Cloud Mountain, Canton - sketched by our special... 1858Attack on the "Braves" near the White Cloud Mountain, Canton - sketched by our special artist and correspondent, 1858. British forces attack in China
Sketches in China - the "Sanspareil" Naval Brigade landing at Canton, 1858. Creator: UnknownSketches in China - the "Sanspareil" Naval Brigade landing at Canton, 1858. British sailors disembark from a warship in Canton
Battle between Dutch soldiers and indigenous people, 1800-1900. Creator: UnknownBattle between Dutch soldiers and indigenous people, 1800-1900
'Le Grossier Envahisseur; L'epreuve de chaque jour de la femme Francaise en pays... 1914. Creator: Lucien Jonas'Le Grossier Envahisseur; L'epreuve de chaque jour de la femme Francaise en pays envahi: loger l'intrus sous le toit d'ou l'epoux est parti pour repondre a l'appel de la
'The Advance of the Anglo-Egyptian Force Upon Omdurman', 1898, (c1900). Creator: C Wilkinson'The Advance of the Anglo-Egyptian Force Upon Omdurman', 1898, (c1900). The Battle of Omdurman was fought during the Anglo-Egyptian conquest of Sudan between a British-Egyptian expeditionary
The Nebraska and Kansas Territory: Settlers entering Nebraska, Pappea Creek, 1856. Creator: UnknownThe Nebraska and Kansas Territory: Settlers entering Nebraska, Pappea Creek, 1856. View of '...extensive unoccupied territory of the United States...[which] hitherto has been the home of
'Esquimaux Attacking an English Boat from their Cayaks', 1941. Creator: John White'Esquimaux Attacking an English Boat from their Cayaks', 1941. Indigenous people of Canada defending their land against invaders. Attributed to John White, explorer and colonial governor
Renouvelé de la tour barbe bleue, 19th century. Creator: Honore DaumierRenouvele de la tour barbe bleue, 19th century. Renewed Bluebeard Tower
'Captain Cook Presenting Pigs and Fowls to the Maoris', (1902). Creator: C. Howard'Captain Cook Presenting Pigs and Fowls to the Maoris', (1902). 1770s: English sailors arrive in what later became New Zealand
Esquisse pour l'église Saint-Sulpice : Saint Louis enterre les pestiférés à Damiette, c.1864 - 1870Esquisse pour l'eglise Saint-Sulpice : Saint Louis enterre les pestiferes a Damiette, between 1864 and 1870. Sketch for the Saint-Sulpice church (6th arrondissement of Paris)
'Russians at Giurgevo', 1854. Creator: Unknown'Russians at Giurgevo', 1854.From "Cassells Illustrated Family Paper; London Weekly 31/12/1853 - 30/12/1854"
'General Wolfe's Attack on Quebec', (1902). Creator: Unknown'General Wolfe's Attack on Quebec', (1902). Scene from the Seven Years' War: British soldiers prepare to surprise the French, Canada, 1759
Columbus Memorial - Statue of Columbus, 1912. Creator: Harris & Ewing. Columbus Memorial - Statue of Columbus, 1912Columbus Memorial - Statue of Columbus, 1912. [The Columbus Fountain, also known as the Columbus Memorial, was unveiled in Washington, D.C. in 1912. It was designed by Lorado Taft]
Le Romance du Cortés (The Song of Cortez) (Furnishing Fabric), Nantes, 1815. Creator: Favre-Petitpierre et CieLe Romance du Cortes (The Song of Cortez) (Furnishing Fabric), Nantes, 1815. 'Cortez Recevoie une Esclave Sans Rancon'
'The Defeat of Narvaez', 1849. Creator: Unknown'The Defeat of Narvaez', 1849. Defeat of 16th-century Spanish conquistador Panfilo de Narvaez. From "Pictorial History of Mexico and the Mexican War", by John Frost, LL.D
The Great Seal of Oregon, 1850. Creator: UnknownThe Great Seal of Oregon, 1850. 'The design represents the mouth of the Columbia river, and beyond is the Pacific Ocean; in the foreground is a man ploughing
View of Auckland Harbour, New Zealand...the race of the Maori war-canoes, 1862. Creator: UnknownView of Auckland Harbour, New Zealand, from a drawing by Major Stack, taken during the regatta of January, 1862: the race of the Maori war-canoes, 1862
Preparations at Cherbourg for the departure of reinforcements for Mexico, 1862. Creator: UnknownPreparations at Cherbourg for the departure of reinforcements for Mexico, 1862. Engraving from a sketch by M. Lix. From the beginning of July the armaments for the expedition have been carried out
The Tuapeka Goldfields, Otago, New Zealand, 1862. Creator: W ThomasThe Tuapeka Goldfields, Otago, New Zealand, 1862. The province received a great impetus in June, last year, by the discovery of goldfields situated on a stream called the Tuapeka...The immediate
Tilly in Rothenburg, 1631, (1936). Creator: UnknownTilly in Rothenburg, 1631, (1936). Woman pleading with Count Tilly in Rothenburg ob der Tauber, Germany. Catholic commander Johann Tserclaes
Hernandez Cortes, Spanish conquistador, 16th century. Cortes (1485-1547) arriving in Mexico followed by his black servant and preceeded by La Malinche, his interpreter and mistress
1972 Gilbern Invader. Creator: Unknown1972 Gilbern Invader
The Ashanti Expedition, 1873-74: Sir Garnet Wolseley entering Kumasi, February 4, 1874, (1901). General Sir Garnet Wolseley (1833-1914) led the British campaign against the forces of Kofi Karikari
Sections of the Bayeux Tapestry. Creator: Adolphe MaugendreSections of the Bayeux Tapestry. Illustration of two sections from the famous embroidery depicting the Norman invasion of England in 1066. With French text
The Battle of Hastings, (c1804). Creator: William BromleyThe Battle of Hastings, (c1804). 19th century depiction of the Battle of Hastings fought in 1066, in which the invading Normans, led by William the Conqueror