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Two trains on fire on the Brooklyn Bridge, 1903. An illustration from Le Petit Journal, 27th December 1903
The Chicago Fire: the Randolph-Street Bridge, 1871. Creator: UnknownThe Chicago Fire: the Randolph-Street Bridge, 1871. 'Our front-page Engraving shows the scene on the Randolph-street bridge over the Chicago River, on Monday, the 9th October
The Last Day of Pompeii, mid 19th century. Creator: Karl BriullovThe Last Day of Pompeii, mid 19th century. Copy.
Stampede of cavalry horses at Aldershott Camp, 1871. Creator: UnknownStampede of cavalry horses at Aldershott Camp, 1871. Horses breaking loose, '...from a sketch by Captain Fellows, of the 3rd Surrey Militia...the 2nd Dragoon Guards (Queen's Bays)
Scene of the calamity at the Bristol Theatre, 1870. Creator: UnknownScene of the calamity at the Bristol Theatre, 1870. 'An inquest has been held upon the bodies of the persons who lost their lives in the crush at the entrance to the [Prince's Theatre
St. Joseph's Roman Catholic Church, Liverpool, 1870. Creator: UnknownSt. Joseph's Roman Catholic Church, Liverpool, 1870. Exterior of the church '...where fifteen lives were lost by the crushing of a crowd...the building...[was] intended to accommodate about 2000
Scene of the fatal crush at Liverpool, 1870. Creator: UnknownScene of the fatal crush at Liverpool, 1870. Inside the 'Roman Catholic Church of St. Joseph...where fifteen lives were lost by the crushing of a crowd...the building...[was] intended to accommodate
Christ in the Storm on the Sea of Galilee, 1596. Creator: Jan Brueghel the ElderChrist in the Storm on the Sea of Galilee, 1596
Run on East Side Bank, N.Y. 2/16/12, 1912. Creator: Bain News ServiceRun on East Side Bank, N.Y. 2/16/12, 1912
Explosion on board the barque Lottie Sleigh, laden with gunpowder, in the Mersey... 1864. Creator: UnknownExplosion on board the barque Lottie Sleigh, laden with gunpowder, in the Mersey, as seen from the Cheshire side, 1864. Engraving from a sketch by Mr
Run on Berlin Bank when war declared, Aug 1914. Creator: Bain News ServiceRun on Berlin Bank when war declared, Aug 1914. Crowd of people at door of a bank in Berlin, Germany at the beginning of World War I
Hope (Spes) from the series The Virtues, 1559-60. Creator: Philip GalleHope (Spes) from the series The Virtues, 1559-60
Death of Simon De Montfort, (1218), 1890. Creator: UnknownDeath of Simon De Montfort, (1218), 1890. Simon de Montfort, 5th Earl of Leicester (1175-1218), a prominent leader of the Albigensian Crusade, died at the Siege of Toulouse in 1218
Surpris Par Un Express, 1929. Creator: UnknownSurprised by an express train, 1929. Surpris Par Un Express. A steam locomotive bears down on people taken unawares. Back cover of " Le Petit Journal Illustre". [France, 17 November 1929]
John Gilpin is found by the postboy from the Bell Inn, 1878, (c1918). Creator: Randolph CaldecottJohn Gilpin is found by the postboy from the Bell Inn, 1878, (c1918). The youth tries to grab hold of Gilpins horses bridle, and frightens it even more
John Gilpin gallops through a village, 1878, (c1918). Creator: Randolph CaldecottJohn Gilpin gallops through a village, 1878, (c1918). John Gilpin, with wine bottles attached to his belt, clings on as his horse tears down the road chased by dogs and scattering geese
Gambling at Whites Club, 1734, (1925). Creator: William RadclyffeGambling at Whites Club, 1734, (1925). Plate VI, the gaming house scene from Hogarths The Rakes Progress, engraved by W.Radclyffe
Sketches at Canton - Panic at the Commissariat Stores - "Great Firing and No Execution", 1858. British forces cause havoc in China
Les Fuyards; La panique: soldats russes fuyant eperdument a travers un village apres... 1917. Creator: UnknownLes Fuyards; La panique: soldats russes fuyant eperdument a travers un village apres avoir jete leurs armes a la voix d'un provocateur criant que la cavalerie allemande avait perce, 1917
Panicking Townspeople, c1760. Creator: UnknownPanicking Townspeople, c1760
Illustration for Henry Pestalozzi's Leonard and Gertrude or the Village Customs, 1782
King Louis Napoleon visits the ruins...after the explosion of the powder ship... (1807-1809)King Louis Napoleon visits the ruins on the Rapenburg in Leiden after the explosion of the powder ship on January 12, 1807, (1807-1809)
P.D. Hasselaer makes himself known... 1809-1810. Creator: Pieter Bartholomeusz. BarbiersP.D. Hasselaer makes himself known when the Spaniards want to take his brother Claes Dirkz. prisoner, 1809-1810 . Spanish soldiers enter through a door
View of the fire on the stage of the Schouwburg in Amsterdam on 11 May 1772, (1772-1799). Creator: AnonView of the fire on the stage of the Schouwburg in Amsterdam on 11 May 1772, (1772-1799). Blazing curtain on the right side of the stage. The actors, the musicians and the audience are in panic
Eruption of Mt Vesuvius, Seen from the Ponte della Maddalena in Naples, c.1783. Creator: Francesco PiranesiEruption of Mt Vesuvius, Seen from the Ponte della Maddalena in Naples, c.1783. The eruption of Mt Vesuvius on 8 August 1779 caused great panic among the Neapolitans
The Burning of Covent-Garden Theatre - Flight of the Masqueraders, 1856. Creator: UnknownThe Burning of Covent-Garden Theatre - Flight of the Masqueraders, 1856. Illustration to a poem suggested by a theatre fire
The explosion of the powder magazine in Delft, 12 October 1654, (1654-1660). Creator: Egbert van der PoelThe explosion of the powder magazine in Delft, 12 October 1654, (1654-1660). One of the gunpowder stores accidentally detonated, flattening a large part of the city
Hungry Wolves Attacking a Party of Riders, 1836. Creator: Eugène VerboeckhovenHungry Wolves Attacking a Party of Riders, 1836
A Stormy Landscape, c. 1725. Creator: Marco RicciA Stormy Landscape, c. 1725
The Most Terrible Night, 1807-1808. Creator: Christian August LorentzenThe Most Terrible Night. View of Kongens Nytorv (King's New Square) in Copenhagen During the English Bombardment of Copenhagen at Night between 4 and 5 September 1807, 1807-1808
Ah! Ciel, ma plus belle potiche!... 19th century. Creator: Honore DaumierAh! Ciel, ma plus belle potiche!... 19th century. Ah! Sky my most beautiful potiche!... the most precious thing I have in the world
Une Panique a la Bourse, 19th century. Creator: Honore DaumierUne Panique a la Bourse, 19th century. Panic at the stock exchange. C'est en vain qu'on offre des actions, tout le monde sort d'en prendre
Impressions et compressions de voyage, 19th century. Creator: Honore DaumierImpressions et compressions de voyage, 19th century. Early railway passengers: We're done for! No, it's well known that when the convoy moves forward the travellers move backwards
l'Avenue d'Orléans, durant les bombardements de Paris par les armées prussiennes, en janvier 1871l'Avenue d'Orleans, durant les bombardements de Paris par les armees prussiennes, en janvier 1871 (actuelle avenue du General Leclerc), 14eme arrondissement
Les Derniers jours de Pompéi, between 1834 and 1850. Creator: Frédéric SchopinLes Derniers jours de Pompei, between 1834 and 1850. The Last Days of Pompeii. Depiction of the destruction of the Roman city of Pompeii during the eruption of Vesuvius on 24 August 24
Fire of the Court of Auditors, October 27, 1737. Creator: UnknownFire of the Court of Auditors, October 27, 1737
Olympus, 1743/1744. Creator: Lorenzo De FerrariOlympus, 1743/1744
The Dead Mother and Her Child, 1901. Creator: Edvard MunchThe Dead Mother and Her Child, 1901
The Rout at Eroor, c1891. Creator: James GrantThe Rout at Eroor, c1891. From " Cassells Illustrated History of India Vol. I.", by James Grant. [Cassell Petter & Galpin, London, Paris and New York]
Panel from a Sarcophagus Depicting the Abduction of Persephone, 190-200. Creator: UnknownPanel from a Sarcophagus Depicting the Abduction of Persephone, 190-200
Glass Tray, c. 1939. Creator: Henry MoranGlass Tray, c. 1939
A man curled up in a chair looks toward another man who approaches him from the left in an interior setting, a woman and a man stand nearby with their hands raised
Plate 21 from the Tauromaquia : Dreadful events in the front rows of the ring at Madrid and death of the mayor of Torrejon, 1816
The beginning of the Flood: men and women climb to higher ground at right, water overtaking animals and people at left, Noahs Ark beyond
The Pit Door / La Porte du Parterre, November 9, 1784. CreatorThe Pit Door/ La Porte du Parterre, November 9, 1784
American prairie on fire, 1844. Creator: UnknownAmerican prairie on fire, 1844. People and animals run in panic from the flames. From " Illustrated London News", 1844, Vol I
Standing Male Draped Figure With His Hands Raised, 1565-71
Sports of a Country Fair, Part the Third, October 5, 1810. October 5, 1810Sports of a Country Fair, Part the Third, October 5, 1810
Plate 39, from World in Miniature, 1816. 1816. Creator: Thomas RowlandsonPlate 39, from " World in Miniature", 1816
Sports of a Country Fair, October 5, 1810. October 5, 1810. Creator: Thomas RowlandsonSports of a Country Fair, October 5, 1810
Shell from the Naval Brigade Dispersing Boers from Behind the Seven Sisters Kopjes, 1900Shell from the Naval Brigade Dispersing Boers from Behind the Seven Sisters Kopjes, During the Action of 7th March at Le Gallais Kopje, near Osfontein, 1900
Capture of a Boer Convoy by General Frenchs Troops near Kimberley, 1900. CreatorCapture of a Boer Convoy by General Frenchs Troops near Kimberley, 1900. During the Relief of Kimberle, a convoy of Boer wagons reached the crossing of the Modder at Paardeberg Drift when British
John Gilpin on his bolting horse being chased by passers-by, 1878, (c1918). CreatorJohn Gilpin on his bolting horse being chased by passers-by, 1878, (c1918). Riders shout Stop thief! Stop thief! A Highwayman
John Gilpins horse is alarmed by a donkey, 1878, (c1918). Creator: Randolph CaldecottJohn Gilpins horse is alarmed by a donkey, 1878, (c1918). John Gilpin, newly hatted and wigged thanks to his friend, is about to set off again when a braying donkey frightens his horse
John Gilpin is chased by dogs as his horse gallops out of control, 1878, (c1918). John Gilpin was the subject of a comic ballad of 1782 by William Cowper entitled " The Diverting History of John
John Gilpins wine bottles explode, 1878, (c1918). Creator: Randolph CaldecottJohn Gilpins wine bottles explode, 1878, (c1918). Before setting out on his journey, Gilpin had attached bottles of wine to his belt
Bystanders watch as John Gilpin is chased across the countryside, 1878, (c1918). CreatorBystanders watch as John Gilpin is chased across the countryside, 1878, (c1918). Riders set off in pursuit of Gilpin, wrongly assuming that as he is being chased by the postboy
Girl on horse fleeing flaming fort, c1941. Creator: Shirley MarkhamGirl on horse fleeing flaming fort, c1941. Painting done aged 10. Shirley Markham (1931-1999) studied Graphic Design and Illustration at Central School of Art in London from 1950-1952
The Destruction of Jerusalem and the Temple, (1818). Creator: UnknownThe Destruction of Jerusalem and the Temple, (1818). 19th century depiction of the Siege of Jerusalem in 70 AD, during which the Second Temple was burned
Exorcism by bell, book and candle, 1816. A clergyman reads a prayer by the light of a candle held for him by a man trembling with terror
La Peste chez les Philistins (Plague Among the Philistines), in an album containing Recueil de Compositions par Lagrenee Le Jeune (Collection of Compositions by Lagrenee the Younger), 1782-1821
The Overdrove ox, 1790. A scene on London Bridge; on the right the Greenwich to Blackheath Machine has overturned; frightened citizens are fleeing from a bull
Bank-notes - paper money - French alarmists... 1797. ArtistBank-notes - paper money - French alarmists... 1797. Showing the interior of the Bank of England. William Pitt is standing behind a counter
Destruction of the Victoria & Albert Balloon, Arlington St, Westminster, London, 1851. View of the Victoria and Albert hot air balloon crashing into a building
People bargaining for mounts at West Smithfield, London, 1825. Artist: Theodore LanePeople bargaining for mounts at West Smithfield, London, 1825. Child chimney-sweeps covered in soot ride a donkey. A white horse panics
A sudden surprize to the City Militia... 1774. Artist: John NixonA sudden surprize to the City Militia... 1774. The gateway of the Honourable Artillery Company headquarters. Children climbing
Brighton Coach leaving th Belle Sauvage Inn, London, c1840The 3 Browns booked for Brighton, and only one place: the Brighton coach leaving the Belle Sauvage, c1840. Satirical scene showing a crowded coach leaving the Belle Sauvage Inn, Belle Sauvage Yard
The Thames Tunnel, London, 1827. Artist: Samuel KnightsTHE TUNNEL !!! or another BUBBLE BURST!, 1827; pedestrians walking through the Thames Tunnel, London flee in terror as a torrent of water gushes through the roof. Beneath this image is a moral verse
The Ghost - A Christmas Frolic - Le Revenant, 1814The Ghost - A Christmas Frolic - Le Revenant, printed 1814 (stipple engraving)
Depositors of the Union Trust Company, Cleveland, Ohio, USA, Great Depression, July 1933. Lining up to draw out what is left of their deposits
The Wall Street Crash, New York City, USA, Thursday, 24 October 1929. The panicking crowds that collected that morning outside the Stock Exchange building at Broad and Wall Streets
Stock-market listings as recorded in the New York Times, Wednesday, 30 October, 1929. Printed the morning after the great liquidation, the famous sixteen-million-share day
The City Was Taken With A Desperate Panic, 1902. Artist: Gordon Frederick BrowneThe City Was Taken With A Desperate Panic, 1902. The Morgans Raid (11 June - 26 July 1863), episode of the American Civil War. From Battles of the Nineteenth Century, Vol. II
The Frightened Elephants Rushed Back Crashing Through The Forest, 1895, (1902). Artist: Stanley Llewellyn WoodThe Frightened Elephants Rushed Back Crashing Through The Forest, 1895, (1902). The Anglo-Nepalese War or Gurkha War (1814-16), fought between the Kingdom of Nepal and the East India Company
Mr. Jorrockss Bath, 1854. Artist: John LeechMr. Jorrockss Bath, 1854. From Handley Cross; or, Mr. Jorrockss Hunt, by Robert Smith Surtees. [Bradbury and Evans, London, 1854]
Bearnaise, c19th century. Artist: Charles Etienne Pierre MotteBearnaise, c19th century. Charles Motte was a French lithographer and publisher who encouraged early 19th century artists to reproduce their work. After Jean Victor Adam (1801-1867)
Travelers Stung By Bees, c1880. From The Life and Explorations of David Livingstone The Great Missionary Traveller. [Adam & Co. London, c1880]
Chasing the Ostrich, c1880. From The Life and Explorations of David Livingstone The Great Missionary Traveller. [Adam & Co. London, c1880]
The Death of Major Peirson at St. Heliers, 1781 (1878). Artist: JJ CrewThe Death of Major Peirson at St. Heliers, 1781 (1878). The Death of Major Peirson, 6 January 1781. The Battle of Jersey was the last French attempt to seize the island of Jersey
We are beaten, o Romans, in a great battle, our army is destroyed, c1912 (1912). The announcement by Marcus, one of the Roman praetors
The Great Fire of London, 1666 (1905). From Cassells History of England, Vol. III, [Cassell and Company, Limited, London, Paris, New York & Melbourne, 1905]
Mr Muffington on Placid Joe (late Pull Devil), 1865. Artist: John LeechMr Muffington on Placid Joe (late Pull Devil), 1865. From Mr. Facey Romfords Hounds, written by Robert Smith Surtees, illustrated by John Leech and H.K. Phiz Browne. [Bradbury, Evans & Co
Mandarin throwing himself with the infant emperor into the sea, 13th century, (1847). Artist: ArmstrongMandarin throwing himself with the infant emperor into the sea, 13th century, (1847). Illustration from The History of China and India, by Miss Corner, (Dean and Co, London, 1847)
The Flight from Lucknow, 1858, (c1920). Artist: Abraham SolomonThe Flight from Lucknow, 1858, (c1920). The siege of Lucknow was one of the major engagements of the uprising against British rule in India which began in 1857
