Cannons Collection (page 3)

A winged projectile carrying a line from shore to a ship in distress, 1850
3359102 A winged projectile carrying a line from shore to a ship in distress, 1850; (add.info.: Engraving of a winged projectile carrying a line from shore to a ship in distress)

A cannon for firing winged projectile carrying a line from shore to a ship in distress, 1850
3359103 A cannon for firing winged projectile carrying a line from shore to a ship in distress, 1850; (add.info.: Engraving of a cannon for firing winged projectile carrying a line from shore to a)

History. George Augustus Eliott, Lord Heathfield, and the siege of Gibraltar (1779-1783)
3433910 History. George Augustus Eliott, Lord Heathfield, and the siege of Gibraltar (1779-1783). Illustration inspired by the portrait of Joshua Reynolds (1787), England

American Revolution, American bomb shell
3501350 American Revolution, American bomb shell; Private Collection; (add.info.: American 8" iron hollow bomb shell found near Fort Independence in the Bronx)

American Revolution, British bronze cohorn mortar captured at Stony Pt
3501346 American Revolution, British bronze cohorn mortar captured at Stony Pt; West Point Museum, New York, USA; (add.info)

Turkish troops crossing the Shipka Pass, Bulgaria, 1877-1878 (litho)
8664027 Turkish troops crossing the Shipka Pass, Bulgaria, 1877-1878 (litho) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Turkish troops crossing the Shipka Pass, Bulgaria)

Battle of Pyongyang, 1894 (litho)
8655643 Battle of Pyongyang, 1894 (litho) by Woodville, Richard Caton II (1856-1927) (after); Private Collection; (add.info)

Hall of the Guilds, Titania's Palace (colour litho)
8656889 Hall of the Guilds, Titania's Palace (colour litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Hall of the Guilds, Titania's Palace)

Cactus, Camel, Camp-stool, Cam-wheel, Canal, Candle, Candy, Cannon, Canoe, Canteen, Cant-hook, Capsize (engraving)
8651749 Cactus, Camel, Camp-stool, Cam-wheel, Canal, Candle, Candy, Cannon, Canoe, Canteen, Cant-hook, Capsize (engraving) by German School

On the manufacture of guns for the Republic of Venice by Carlo Camozzi di Bergamo (fl.1712), in Italian and Latin
8859416 On the manufacture of guns for the Republic of Venice by Carlo Camozzi di Bergamo (fl.1712), in Italian and Latin, illustrated manuscript on paper, Venice

Pickett's Charge, Cemetery Ridge, July 3, 1863, the last day of the Battle of Gettysburg, 1900 (lithograph)
UIG5419687 Pickett's Charge, Cemetery Ridge, July 3, 1863, the last day of the Battle of Gettysburg, 1900 (lithograph); (add.info.: George Edward Pickett, 1825 - 1875)

Boatswain, c.1820 (coloured lithograph)
7341778 Boatswain, c.1820 (coloured lithograph) by Unknown Artist, (19th century); 20x17.5 cm; National Maritime Museum, London, UK; (add.info.: Unknown Artist, (19th century) Depicts clothing

Different modes of painting line of battle ships, early 19th century (pen, grey wash)
7341740 Different modes of painting line of battle ships, early 19th century (pen, grey wash) by Pocock, William Innes (1783-1836); 22.6x32.7 cm; National Maritime Museum, London

Rear-Admiral Horatio Nelson, 1st Baron Nelson of the Nile (1758-1805), 1798-99 (oil on canvas)
7337989 Rear-Admiral Horatio Nelson, 1st Baron Nelson of the Nile (1758-1805), 1798-99 (oil on canvas) by Guzzardi, Leonardo (fl.1798-1800); 83.8x50.8 cm; National Maritime Museum, London

Admiral Sir David Milne (1763-1845), 1828 (oil painting)
7337970 Admiral Sir David Milne (1763-1845), 1828 (oil painting) by Clarke, George Frederick (1823-1906); 241x149 cm; National Maritime Museum, London

The Pirate, 19th century (print)
7339229 The Pirate, 19th century (print) by Stanfield, Clarkson Frederick (1793-1867); 14.5x10 cm; National Maritime Museum, London, UK; (add.info.: Creator: C. Stanfield; J)

A battle between English and Dutch ships, early 18th century (oil on canvas)
7337756 A battle between English and Dutch ships, early 18th century (oil on canvas) by Woodcock, Robert (fl.early 18th century); 111.8x188 cm; National Maritime Museum, London

American Revolution, British bronze cohorn mortar captured at Stony Pt
3501347 American Revolution, British bronze cohorn mortar captured at Stony Pt; West Point Museum, New York, USA; (add.info)

Some great guns, illustration from 'The Western Front', pub. by Country Life Ltd, 1917 (litho)
STC400473 Some great guns, illustration from 'The Western Front', pub. by Country Life Ltd, 1917 (litho) by Bone, David Muirhead (1876-1953); Private Collection; The Stapleton Collection.

Prussian soldiers retreating after the Battle of Montmirail (chromolitho)
8635156 Prussian soldiers retreating after the Battle of Montmirail (chromolitho) by Jank, Angelo (1868-1940); Private Collection; (add.info)

The Death of General Colbert, c. 1809-10 (oil on fabric)
XOS5879768 The Death of General Colbert, c. 1809-10 (oil on fabric) by Schnetz, Jean Victor (1787-1870); 50x61 cm; Cleveland Museum of Art, OH, USA; (add.info.: Painting by Victor Schnetz In 1809)

Death of Brigadier John Pennycuick at the Battle of Chillianwalla, 1849 (colour litho)
8663981 Death of Brigadier John Pennycuick at the Battle of Chillianwalla, 1849 (colour litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

History. French Revolution. The revolutionnary troops takes the Tuileries, Paris, Aug., 10
3434676 History. French Revolution. The revolutionnary troops takes the Tuileries, Paris, Aug., 10, 1792 Illustration in: Belles images d'histoire (schoolbook) , by H. Geron, France, c.1948 Coll

Portrait of the 'Hannibal', c.1659 (drawing)
7212982 Portrait of the 'Hannibal', c.1659 (drawing) by Velde, Willem van de, the Elder (1611-93); 35.2x83 cm; National Maritime Museum, London

Seven Years' War (1756-1763): The capture of Havana (Cuba) in 1762, the British cannon battery in front of Morro
MMM5458418 Seven Years' War (1756-1763): The capture of Havana (Cuba) in 1762, the British cannon battery in front of Morro Castle, installed on a wooden platform (platform)

Captain of the Royal Navy in the 18th century, 1799 (etching)
MMM5482494 Captain of the Royal Navy in the 18th century, 1799 (etching) by Rowlandson, Thomas (1756-1827); National Maritime Museum, London, UK; (add.info.: Captain)

American Revolution, Bar Shot Projectile
3501349 American Revolution, Bar Shot Projectile; Private Collection; (add.info.: British iron bar shot with spherical ends found near Fort Independence in the Bronx , New York City)

American Revolution, American gunners calipers
3501348 American Revolution, American gunners calipers; Private Collection; (add.info.: American gunner's brass calipers); © Don Troiani. All Rights Reserved 2022.

HMS Britannia (drawing)
7213214 HMS Britannia (drawing) by Velde, Willem van de, the Elder (1611-93); National Maritime Museum, London, UK; (add.info)

African American soldier Guards Artillery in the Civil War 1862 (photo)
676804 African American soldier Guards Artillery in the Civil War 1862 (photo); Universal History Archive/UIG.

The fight between the Alabama and the Kearsarge, 1864. Creator: Unknown
The fight between the Alabama and the Kearsarge, 1864. American Civil War - sea battle off Cherbourg on 19th June, from a sketch by Robert Lancaster, the owner of the yacht Deerhound

Camping of the expeditionary army in Siberia, c1919. Creator: Unknown
Camping of the expeditionary army in Siberia, c1919.

The War in Japan: the Red Battery opening fire on the corvettes, Sept. 6, 1864. Creator: Smyth
The War in Japan: the Red Battery opening fire on the corvettes, Sept. 6, 1864. Engraving from a sketch by Mr. C. Wirgman

The War in Japan: action of Sept. 5, in the Strait of Simonosaki, 1864. Creator: Edwin Weedon
The War in Japan: action of Sept. 5, in the Strait of Simonosaki, 1864. Engraving from a sketch by Mr. C. Wirgman, '...our Special Artist

H.M.S. Victoria, 102 guns, the new flagship of the Mediterranean fleet, 1864. Creator: Smyth
H.M.S. Victoria, 102 guns, the new flagship of the Mediterranean fleet, 1864. 'Our Engraving, from a drawing by Mr. F. L

The War in America: Howlett's battery on the James River..., 1864. Creator: Mason Jackson
The War in America: Howlett's battery on the James River, engaging the Federal monitors - by our special artist, 1864

The War in America: march of Kershaw's and Fitz Lee's divisions of the Confederate Army..., 1864
The War in America: march of Kershaw's and Fitz Lee's divisions of the Confederate Army up the valley of Virginia, 1864

The lighthouse and flagstaff at Colombo, Ceylon, 1864. Creator: Unknown
The lighthouse and flagstaff at Colombo, Ceylon, 1864. Engraving from a photograph by Messrs. Slinn and Co. Coastal scene in what is now Sri Lanka

Expedition against the hill tribes on the Punjaub Frontier, 1864. Creator: Unknown
Expedition against the hill tribes on the Punjaub Frontier: view of the Chumla Valley and village of Umbeylah from the position held by the British force on the Goroo Heights, 1864

The War in New Zealand: the gun-boat Pioneer at anchor off Meremere, on the Waikato River..., 1864. Creator: Unknown
The War in New Zealand: the gun-boat Pioneer at anchor off Meremere, on the Waikato River, reconnoitring the native position, 1864. Engraving of a sketch by '...Mr

The Embarkation of Prince Alfred on board the "Euryalus" on Wednesday week, 1858. Creator: Unknown
The Embarkation of Prince Alfred on board the "Euryalus" on Wednesday week - from a sketch by V. Jones, 1858. Naval cadet Alfred, accompanied by his father Prince Albert

The Cherbourg Fetes - Arrival of Her Majesty at Cherbourg, 1858. Creator: Unknown
The Cherbourg Fetes - Arrival of Her Majesty at Cherbourg, 1858. When the Queen [Victoria] and her suite arrived at Cherbourg there were great demonstrations on shore

The Cherbourg Fetes - the Royal Yacht passing the Needles, 1858. Creator: Richard Principal Leitch
The Cherbourg Fetes - the Royal Yacht passing the Needles, 1858. Queen Victoria travels to France. On Thursday week the Victoria and Albert, on her way to Cherbourg

Terrible; Valorous; Royal Albert, 131, Flag of Vice-Admiral Lyons... 1858. Creator: Unknown
Her Majesty en route for Cherbourg, 1858. Queen Victoria visits the French emperor with her escort squadron. Terrible; Valorous; Royal Albert, 131

Return of the Prince of Wales: the Serapis coming alongside the Jetty at Portsmouth, 1876. Creator: Unknown
Return of the Prince of Wales: the Serapis coming alongside the Jetty at Portsmouth, 1876. The future King Edward VII returns to England after a royal visit to India

Artillery Practice before the Prince of Wales at Malta, 1876. Creator: Unknown
Artillery Practice before the Prince of Wales at Malta, 1876....exhibition of practice with the powerful batteries of artillery mounted at Fort St

Arrival of H.M.S. Serapis with the Prince of Wales at Gibraltar: H.M.S. Swiftsure...1876. Creator: Unknown
Arrival of H.M.S. Serapis with the Prince of Wales at Gibraltar: H.M.S. Swiftsure firing a salute, from a sketch by our special artist, 1876

The Battle on the Volturno - the final repulse of the Neapolitans... 1860. Creator: Unknown
The Battle on the Volturno - the final repulse of the Neapolitans - from a sketch by our special artist, Frank Vizetelly, 1860

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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.