Cannons Collection (page 18)

Major Eyre driving the Oude rebels from Allahabrad (engraving)
819273 Major Eyre driving the Oude rebels from Allahabrad (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Major Eyre driving the Oude rebels from Allahabrad)

The Naval Brigade at El-Teb (engraving)
819074 The Naval Brigade at El-Teb (engraving) by Schonberg, M. (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Naval Brigade at El-Teb)

1st Connecticut Heavy Artillery manning guns in Fort Richardson, late 1861 (b / w photo)
867762 1st Connecticut Heavy Artillery manning guns in Fort Richardson, late 1861 (b/w photo) by American Photographer, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Federal 10-inch mortar battery on Morris Island, SC, 1865 (b / w photo)
867774 Federal 10-inch mortar battery on Morris Island, SC, 1865 (b/w photo) by Cooley, Samuel A. (fl.1864); Private Collection; (add.info.: Pair of 10-inch Union seacoast mortars and their crew)

The French Commissioners coming to treat for the surrender of Pondicherry
876348 The French Commissioners coming to treat for the surrender of Pondicherry, illustration from Cassells Illustrated History of India by James Grant, pub

Artillery gun firing on battleship (colour photo)
3102778 Artillery gun firing on battleship (colour photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Artillery gun firing on battleship)

In the centuries-old Argonne forest, the everyday war between the French and the Germans lasts... (colour litho)
2815708 In the centuries-old Argonne forest, the everyday war between the French and the Germans lasts... (colour litho) by Beltrame

The conquest of Tripoli, sailors raising the first flag on the strong Turkish Sultanie already... (colour litho)
2815482 The conquest of Tripoli, sailors raising the first flag on the strong Turkish Sultanie already... (colour litho) by Beltrame

Victory trophies (colour litho)
2808759 Victory trophies (colour litho) by Beltrame, Achille (1871-1945); Private Collection; (add.info.: The victory trophies. One hundred Austrian guns were exhibited in Piazza Venezia in Rome)

The old King Nicholas of Montenegro witnesses the first victory of his soldiers who made... (colour litho)
2808524 The old King Nicholas of Montenegro witnesses the first victory of his soldiers who made... (colour litho) by Beltrame

At the gates of Italy, the current combined maneuvers to defend the hill of Gignod towards the Great Saint Bernard
2815204 At the gates of Italy, the current combined maneuvers to defend the hill of Gignod towards the Great Saint Bernard (colour litho) by Beltrame

Cannon Park on Montmartre, 1871 (b / w photo)
740733 Cannon Park on Montmartre, 1871 (b/w photo) by French Photographer, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Receptions... unexpected (colour litho)
2777762 Receptions... unexpected (colour litho) by Beltrame, Achille (1871-1945); Private Collection; (add.info.: Unexpected receptions)

Italians in Ukraine (colour litho)
2778588 Italians in Ukraine (colour litho) by Beltrame, Achille (1871-1945); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Italians in Ukraine)

Anti-aircraft guns mounted on vehicles in action, Verdun, September 1916 (autochrome)
697630 Anti-aircraft guns mounted on vehicles in action, Verdun, September 1916 (autochrome) by Gervais-Courtellemont, Jules (1863-1931); eGalerie Bilderwelt; French, out of copyright

A French battery of heavy guns under camouflage netting behind a wall, Verdun
697612 A French battery of heavy guns under camouflage netting behind a wall, Verdun, September 1916 (autochrome) by Gervais-Courtellemont, Jules (1863-1931); eGalerie Bilderwelt; French

Rear Admiral Robley Dunglison Evans and Captain John Elliott Pillsbury on the deck of
MNY381414 Rear Admiral Robley Dunglison Evans and Captain John Elliott Pillsbury on the deck of the U.S.S. Marine, 1906 (silver gelatin print) by Byron Company (fl.1890-1942)

Rear Admiral Robley Dunglison Evans on the deck of the U. S. S
MNY381409 Rear Admiral Robley Dunglison Evans on the deck of the U.S.S. Maine, 1906 (silver gelatin print) by Byron Company (fl.1890-1942); 25.4x19.2 cm; Museum of the City of New York

Use of handguns in the 15th century, illustration from the Rudicum Novitiorum
PNP386845 Use of handguns in the 15th century, illustration from the Rudicum Novitiorum, 1475 (woodcut) by German School, (15th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Handbook for Beginners)

British Artillery Men with Gun, c. 1882-3 (b / w photo)
476201 British Artillery Men with Gun, c.1882-3 (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: In Egypt during the Anglo-Egyptian War.); English, out of copyright

The Fortress of Qaitbey after the Bombardment of Alexandria, 1882 (b / w photo)
476193 The Fortress of Qaitbey after the Bombardment of Alexandria, 1882 (b/w photo) by Zangaki Brothers (fl.1870s-90s); Private Collection; (add.info.: Built on Pharos Island)

Barricade on Rue de Charonne during the Paris Commune, 18th March 1871 (b / w photo)
CHT418395 Barricade on Rue de Charonne during the Paris Commune, 18th March 1871 (b/w photo) by French Photographer, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

The thirteenth Vendemiaire (colour litho)
725957 The thirteenth Vendemiaire (colour litho) by Myrbach-Rheinfeld, Felicien baron de (b.1853) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: The thirteenth Vendemiaire, October 5, 1795)

Turkish cannon (b / w photo)
733567 Turkish cannon (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Turkish cannon, captured in Egypt in 1801, on display on Horse Guards Parade, in Whitehall)

Bombardment and capture of Fredericksburg, Va. Dec 11th 1862, pub. by Currier & Ives, c
AQS331936 Bombardment and capture of Fredericksburg, Va. Dec 11th 1862, pub. by Currier & Ives, c.1862 (colour litho) by American School, (19th century); American Antiquarian Society, Worcester

Fort Pickens: Pensacola Harbor, Florida, pub. by Currier & Ives, c. 1865 (colour litho)
AQS331948 Fort Pickens: Pensacola Harbor, Florida, pub. by Currier & Ives, c.1865 (colour litho) by American School, (19th century); American Antiquarian Society, Worcester, Massachusetts

The Battle of Cerisoles in 1544, detail from the Tomb of Francois I (1494-1547
XIR215130 The Battle of Cerisoles in 1544, detail from the Tomb of Francois I (1494-1547) and Claude of France (1499-1524) (marble) by Bontemps, Pierre (1505-68); Basilique Saint-Denis

The Pond at Elvetham during Queen Elizabeths visit
STC347545 The Pond at Elvetham during Queen Elizabeths visit, from The Honourable Entertainment given to the Queens Majestie in Prgresse at Elvetham in Hampshire by the Right Hon ble the Earl of

The Siege of Aquileia, 238 AD, illustration from Hutchinson
STC358085 The Siege of Aquileia, 238 AD, illustration from Hutchinsons History of the Nations, 1915 (litho) by Valda, John Harris (d.1941); Private Collection; (add.info.: the walls of the Aquileia)

A small part of the vast gun booty on the line of retreat from Isonzo to Piave (b / w photo)
STC406160 A small part of the vast gun booty on the line of retreat from Isonzo to Piave (b/w photo) by German Photographer (20th Century); Private Collection; The Stapleton Collection; German

Longitudinal cross-section of an armed and equipped vessel
XIR414995 Longitudinal cross-section of an armed and equipped vessel, illustration from the Atlas de Colbert, plate 47 (pencil & w/c on paper) by French School

Battle of Antietam, pub. Kurz & Allison, 1888 (colour litho)
2646310 Battle of Antietam, pub. Kurz & Allison, 1888 (colour litho) by American School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Battle of Antietam, 17th September 1862)

Our Flag is There: Fort McHenry, Baltimore, 1850-1900 (oil on canvas)
2652579 Our Flag is There: Fort McHenry, Baltimore, 1850-1900 (oil on canvas) by American School, (19th century); 38.4x49.5 cm; Shelburne Museum, Vermont, USA; eShelburne Museum; Museum purchase

Battle of Port Hudson, pub. L Prang & Co. 1886 (colour litho)
2655394 Battle of Port Hudson, pub. L Prang & Co. 1886 (colour litho) by Thulstrup, Thure de (1848-1930); Private Collection; (add.info.: Franklin Kitchell Gardner (1823 - 1873); Nathaniel P

Siege of Sevastopol from the 32 Pounder Battery above the Left Attack Picquet House
NAM261031 Siege of Sevastopol from the 32 Pounder Battery above the Left Attack Picquet House, engraved by Walker, published 1854 (colour litho) by Biddulph

Napoleon (1769-1821) visiting the Ecole Polytechnique on 25th April 1815 (engraving
CHT242766 Napoleon (1769-1821) visiting the Ecole Polytechnique on 25th April 1815 (engraving) (b/w photo) by Peronard, Melchior (19th century); Musee de la Ville de Paris, Musee Carnavalet, Paris

Siege of Algiers by Charles V (1500-58) in 1541 (engraving) (b / w photo)
CHT287712 Siege of Algiers by Charles V (1500-58) in 1541 (engraving) (b/w photo) by Italian School, (16th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

A First Rate (oil on canvas)
CH251467 A First Rate (oil on canvas) by Scott, Samuel (c.1702-72); Private Collection; (add.info.: probably the Royal George with King George I (1660-1727) on board

The English War Series: W. 453. Ready for War, 1916 (litho)
XYC273640 The English War Series: W.453. Ready for War, 1916 (litho) by Pennell, Joseph (1858-1926); 40x78.1 cm; Yale Center for British Art, Gift of Daniel Bell; American, out of copyright

Postcard depicting the Krupp factory in Essen, c. 1914 (colour litho)
CHT184752 Postcard depicting the Krupp factory in Essen, c.1914 (colour litho) by German School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

A 14th century Italian bombard, from Les Merveilles de la Science, published c
2619064 A 14th century Italian bombard, from Les Merveilles de la Science, published c.1870 (engraving) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; French, out of copyright

Inauguration of a Russian Gun at Seaham Harbour, near Sunderland (engraving)
1619262 Inauguration of a Russian Gun at Seaham Harbour, near Sunderland (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Brass Gun presented by the Emperor Napoleon III to Her Majesty the Queen Victoria (engraving)
1619473 Brass Gun presented by the Emperor Napoleon III to Her Majesty the Queen Victoria (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

The Crisis in Egypt, training the Guns of HMS Sultan at Alexandria (engraving)
1621945 The Crisis in Egypt, training the Guns of HMS Sultan at Alexandria (engraving) by Overend, William Heysham (1851-98) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Crisis in Egypt)

Shipping Guns for India at Woolwich (engraving)
1621744 Shipping Guns for India at Woolwich (engraving) by Overend, William Heysham (1851-98) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Shipping Guns for India at Woolwich)

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"Cannons: A Historical Journey Through Power and Warfare" Step back in time to the Woolwich Barracks, where rows of majestic cannons stood ready for battle. These mighty weapons played a crucial role in shaping history, from protecting His Majesty's Ship, the Victory, during the Battle of Trafalgar to defending Fort Moultrie on Sullivans Island. Renowned artist John Christian Schetky captured the intensity of war with his vivid depiction of The Battle of Trafalgar. British cannons roared as they fought against their adversaries, showcasing both their destructive force and strategic importance. Traveling further east, witness the boldness of Alpine drums resonating through picturesque landscapes in TSM H. 1524 Siege of Vienna by Suleyman I. They were instrumental in this historic event led by the Magnificent Sultan himself. Closer to home at Woolwich Arsenal in southeast London stands the Great Crane - a testament to industrial might that aided cannon production on an unprecedented scale. This engineering marvel highlights how these weapons became integral parts of warfare across nations. But cannons weren't limited to land battles alone; Dutch Warships depicted by Wenceslaus Hollar showcased naval supremacy and emphasized how these powerful artillery pieces dominated maritime conflicts. Venturing beyond Europe's borders, explore The Walls of Derry where cannons guarded against sieges and invasions throughout centuries. These fortifications symbolize resilience and determination against all odds. In more recent times, modern weaponry like Junkers Ju 87G aircraft armed with formidable 37mm anti-tank cannons emerged during World War I. Witness its devastating impact at Gallipoli as Asiatic Annie unleashed destruction upon enemy forces. From ancient battlegrounds to modern warfare innovations, they have left an indelible mark on human history. Their power has shaped empires' destinies while reminding us that strength lies not only within their barrels but also within those who wield them.