Defending Collection (page 8)

St Michael of Belgium (colour litho)
5230157 St Michael of Belgium (colour litho) by Shannon, James Jebusa (1862-1923) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: St Michael of Belgium)

Exercise in the Assault and Defense of a Bastion, designed 1562-1565 (woven 1611-1627
6331446 Exercise in the Assault and Defense of a Bastion, designed 1562-1565 (woven 1611-1627) (wool & silk) by Caron, Antoine (1520-99); 165x237 cm; Minneapolis Institute of Arts, MN

"There was a Young Lady of Hull, who was chased by a virulent Bull", from A Book of Nonsense
LLM386672 " There was a Young Lady of Hull, who was chased by a virulent Bull", from A Book of Nonsense, published by Frederick Warne and Co

Louis Basile Carre de Montgeron offering his book on Deacon Francois de Paris
CHT382720 Louis Basile Carre de Montgeron offering his book on Deacon Francois de Paris and the Convulsionaries of Saint-Medard to King Louis XV, 1737 (engraving) (b/w photo) by French School

British forces attempt to storm the French fort of Ticonderoga in 1758 (litho)
PNP375489 British forces attempt to storm the French fort of Ticonderoga in 1758 (litho) by Remington, Frederic (1861-1909); Private Collection; Peter Newark Military Pictures; American

Defence of Mazagran by the French, Algeria, 1840 (chromolitho)
669000 Defence of Mazagran by the French, Algeria, 1840 (chromolitho) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Defence of Mazagran by the French, Algeria)

Princess Patricias Canadian Light Infantry repel a German attack at St. Floi, near Ypres
700996 Princess Patricias Canadian Light Infantry repel a German attack at St. Floi, near Ypres, March 1915 (colour litho) (detail) by Wollen

Lieutenant Colonel Driant and his Chasseurs battalions defending the Bois des Caures
698808 Lieutenant Colonel Driant and his Chasseurs battalions defending the Bois des Caures, Verdun, front cover illustration from Le Petit Journal, 2nd April 1916 (colour litho) by Damblans

Ms L. A. 139-Lisboa fol. 66 The Divine Warrior leading an army against those who attack
XJL195865 Ms L.A. 139-Lisboa fol.66 The Divine Warrior leading an army against those who attack the faithful, from the Gulbenkian Apocalypse, c.1265-70 (vellum) by English School

Indians attacking a pioneer wagon train (oil on canvas)
PNP246206 Indians attacking a pioneer wagon train (oil on canvas) by Remington, Frederic (1861-1909); Private Collection; Peter Newark American Pictures; American, out of copyright

Sir Launcelot defends the door, illustration from The Story of the Grail
STC328797 Sir Launcelot defends the door, illustration from The Story of the Grail and the Passing of Arthur, c.1910 (litho) by Pyle

The defence of Breeds Hill, Prescott in the redoubt (litho)
PNP332820 The defence of Breeds Hill, Prescott in the redoubt (litho) by American School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Custers last stand at the Battle of Little Bighorn, 25th June, 1876 (colour litho)
PNP245863 Custers last stand at the Battle of Little Bighorn, 25th June, 1876 (colour litho) by American School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Attempt by the French fleet to land at Bantry Bay, Cork in 1796 (engraving)
275625 Attempt by the French fleet to land at Bantry Bay, Cork in 1796 (engraving) by Warren, Henry (1794-1879) (after); Private Collection; (add.info)

John Bull stung to agony by the Wasp and Hornet, c. 1813 (coloured engraving)
AQS256855 John Bull stung to agony by the Wasp and Hornet, c.1813 (coloured engraving) by American School, (19th century); American Antiquarian Society, Worcester, Massachusetts

Cimbric Women defend their Wagon Fort from Roman soldiers, 1882 (litho)
446518 Cimbric Women defend their Wagon Fort from Roman soldiers, 1882 (litho) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Cimbri were a tribe from Northern Europe, who)

Stand and Deliver, illustration from Hutchinson
IL370589 Stand and Deliver, illustration from Hutchinsons Story of the British Nation (litho) by Payne, Henry (Harry) (1868-1940) (after); Private Collection; English, out of copyright

The lyonois or lyonnoise, a machine for defending a breach, invented by Bonnerville in Lyons. Copperplate engraving from Francis Groses Military Antiquities respecting a History of the English Army

An ancient machine for defending a pass. Six spears on a carriage. Copperplate engraving by J. Newton from Francis Groses Military Antiquities respecting a History of the English Army, Stockdale

Lieutenant Campbell and Private Vincent, Canadians, at Stony Mountain
STC310903 Lieutenant Campbell and Private Vincent, Canadians, at Stony Mountain, May 1915 (litho) by Dadd, Frank (1851-1929) (after); Private Collection; The Stapleton Collection; English

Siege operations, fifteenth century (litho)
475429 Siege operations, fifteenth century (litho) by English School, (15th century) (after); Private Collection; The Stapleton Collection; English, out of copyright

Facsimile of Philip Sidneys handwriting at the age of 18, 23rd March 1572 (litho)
476889 Facsimile of Philip Sidneys handwriting at the age of 18, 23rd March 1572 (litho) by English School, (16th century) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Sir Philip Sidney (1554-86)

Eliot defending the Rights of the Commons (engraving)
655094 Eliot defending the Rights of the Commons (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Eliot defending the Rights of the Commons)

British forces attempting a landing in Chesapeake Bay, 1814 (engraving)
3647643 British forces attempting a landing in Chesapeake Bay, 1814 (engraving) by German School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Value of men against the pitfalls of means, one of the heroic nocturnal surprises of our cons... (colour litho)
2815769 Value of men against the pitfalls of means, one of the heroic nocturnal surprises of our cons... (colour litho) by Beltrame

A gang of girls attacking and robbing an antique dealer in his shop in Warsaw (colour litho)
2815411 A gang of girls attacking and robbing an antique dealer in his shop in Warsaw (colour litho) by Beltrame, Achille (1871-1945); Private Collection; (add.info)

French Army manoeuvres (colour litho)
2818567 French Army manoeuvres (colour litho) by Royer, Lionel (1852-1926) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: French Army manoeuvres. Soldiers of an engineers regiment defending a trench)

The Twelve defending the Petit Pont against the Vikings, Siege of Paris, 886 (chromolitho)
2817008 The Twelve defending the Petit Pont against the Vikings, Siege of Paris, 886 (chromolitho) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Japanese attack on Russian trenches at Mukden, Russo-Japanese War (colour litho)
2795877 Japanese attack on Russian trenches at Mukden, Russo-Japanese War (colour litho) by French School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

The Battle of the Piave (Colour Litho)
2785209 The Battle of the Piave (Colour Litho) by Beltrame, Achille (1871-1945); Private Collection; (add.info.: The battle of the Piave)

For the defense of our Colonies (colour litho)
2778336 For the defense of our Colonies (colour litho) by Beltrame, Achille (1871-1945); Private Collection; (add.info.: For the defense of our Colonies. Italian troops land in East Africa)

Attempt by the French fleet to land at Bantry Bay, Cork, 1796 (engraving)
3656183 Attempt by the French fleet to land at Bantry Bay, Cork, 1796 (engraving) by Warren, Henry (1794-1879) (after); Private Collection; (add.info)

The Boxer Rebellion: the final anguish of the occupants of the foreign legations in Beijing before the lifting of
3099168 The Boxer Rebellion: the final anguish of the occupants of the foreign legations in Beijing before the lifting of the rebel siege (colour litho) by Meaulle

The Airplanes in the Battle (Colour Litho)
2808738 The Airplanes in the Battle (Colour Litho) by Beltrame, Achille (1871-1945); Private Collection; (add.info.: The planes in the battle)

The War in Bhutan (engraving)
1610285 The War in Bhutan (engraving) by Wimperis, Edmund Morison (1835-1900) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: The War in Bhutan. Illustration for The Illustrated London News, 29 April 1865)

WW1 - British Marines in the Trenches - Defence of Antwerp. 1914

British naval division troops defending Antwerp - 1914
British naval division troops going to take up their positions in the trenches in preparation of attack - Antwerp - September, 1914. 1914

Ajax defending the Greek Ships against the Trojans (engraving)
973680 Ajax defending the Greek Ships against the Trojans (engraving) by Flaxman, John (1755-1826) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Ajax defending the Greek Ships against the Trojans)

The Naval Manoeuvres in Bantry Bay (engraving)
1595556 The Naval Manoeuvres in Bantry Bay (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Naval Manoeuvres in Bantry Bay)

Life amongst the Wild Horses of the Puszta, or Hungarian Heath Contry (engraving)
1590881 Life amongst the Wild Horses of the Puszta, or Hungarian Heath Contry (engraving) by Schonberg, Johann Nepomuk (1780-1863) (after); Private Collection; (add.info)

The Victoria Rifle Volunteers, from Melbourne, at the Military Tournament, Islington (engraving)
1603192 The Victoria Rifle Volunteers, from Melbourne, at the Military Tournament, Islington (engraving) by Wollen, William Barnes (1857-1936) (after); Private Collection; (add.info)

Prussian Jagers of the Guard defending a Position (engraving)
1038911 Prussian Jagers of the Guard defending a Position (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Prussian Jagers of the Guard defending a Position)

Heroic Deeds in the Matabele War, defending the Mail Coach from a Body of Kafirs on the Salisbury Road (litho)
1036761 Heroic Deeds in the Matabele War, defending the Mail Coach from a Body of Kafirs on the Salisbury Road (litho) by Dadd

The Occupation of Cairo (litho)
1063801 The Occupation of Cairo (litho) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Occupation of Cairo)

A defending Soldier watching the enemy from a Castle
A defending Soldier watching the enemy from behind a Castles battlements. early 14th century

The War, Colonel Rs Baden-Powell and some of the Officers who are defending Mafeking (b / w photo)
1043199 The War, Colonel Rs Baden-Powell and some of the Officers who are defending Mafeking (b/w photo) by English photographer, (19th century) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: The War)

Marble Group found in Windsor Great Park, "Venus defending a Nymph from a Faun"(engraving)
1601687 Marble Group found in Windsor Great Park, " Venus defending a Nymph from a Faun" (engraving) by English School

France protects the national flag against antipatriotism (colour litho)
2779547 France protects the national flag against antipatriotism (colour litho) by French School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

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"Defending: A Tale of Courage, Strategy, and Resilience" In the heart of the Zulu War at Rorke's Drift, brave soldiers stood tall against adversity, defending their position with unwavering determination. Just like the Scaredy Cat Plant - Coleus canina Hybr. - that drives away cats and dogs, these defenders showcased their fierce spirit in protecting what they hold dear. Leon-Maxime Faivre's masterpiece "Deux meres (Two Mothers), 1888" captures the essence of a mother's instinct to defend her children at all costs – a timeless symbol of love and protection. With sword held high in Kendo martial arts, fighters embody discipline and skill as they defend themselves from any attack that may come their way. Ulster 1914 patriotic postcard reminds us of the strength found within unity when communities rally together to defend their shared values and beliefs. Davy Crockett, an American folk hero known for his bravery during battles, exemplifies the indomitable spirit required to defend one's principles even in times of great peril. Like chess pieces on a board, strategic moves are made by those who understand that defense is just as important as offense when it comes to achieving victory in life's challenges. Bamburgh Castle stands proudly on England's coast – a testament to centuries-long efforts to protect its inhabitants from external threats; reminding us that sometimes defending means fortifying our foundations against potential harm. Witnessing murmuration of common starlings with Peregrine falcon soaring above showcases nature’s delicate balance between predator and prey – where each species must fiercely defend its own survival instincts while respecting others' roles in this intricate dance called life. A female Common Eider duck fearlessly defends her nest from an Arctic fox; showcasing maternal instinct combined with unwavering courage against formidable odds – proving once again that mothers will go to extraordinary lengths for the safety of their young.