Guardhouse Collection

The Guard Room, c1642. Creator: David Teniers II
The Guard Room, c1642. In the 1640s, at the end of the Thirty Years War (1618-48) pitting Protestants against Catholics, military life was a popular subject for art

Guards of a Camp. Creator: Anon
Guards of a Camp, unknown date

Guardhouse, 1901. Creator: Gustave Leheutre
Guardhouse, 1901

The Guard House, 1901. Creator: Gustave Leheutre
The Guard House, 1901

Germany, Berlin, Checkpoint Charlie, US Army checkpoint and guardhouse reconstruction at the former crossing point between East and West Berlin

The Guardhouse, 1640-50 (oil on canvas)
2968155 The Guardhouse, 1640-50 (oil on canvas) by Teniers, David the Younger (1610-90); 72.6x55.4 cm; The Art Institute of Chicago, IL, USA; Charles L

Blockhouse near Fort Haggerty on the Arlington Ridge Road, Virginia
867763 Blockhouse near Fort Haggerty on the Arlington Ridge Road, Virginia, helping guard the Aqueduct Bridge, c.1862 (b/w photo) by American Photographer

Market square in Buenos Aires, Argentina, early 19th century, with the guardhouse on the right and fort on the left. Handcoloured copperplate engraving by Verico from Giulio Ferrrarios Costumes

Poster advertising Harpers New Monthly Magazine, July 1895 (colour lithograph)
3258446 Poster advertising Harpers New Monthly Magazine, July 1895 (colour lithograph) by Penfield, Edward (1866-1925); Private Collection; (add.info)

Sally-port of Fort Moultrie, South Carolina, at wars end, 1865 (b / w photo)
867772 Sally-port of Fort Moultrie, South Carolina, at warAs end, 1865 (b/w photo) by American Photographer, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

The Illness of the German Emperor, reading the Latest Bulletins outside the Guardhouse, Charlottenburg (engraving)
1038048 The Illness of the German Emperor, reading the Latest Bulletins outside the Guardhouse, Charlottenburg (engraving) by English School

Guardhouse (La maison du garde). Creator: Alphonse Legros
Guardhouse (La maison du garde)

Amsterdam Harbor Scene, c. 1654 / 1655. Creator: Reinier Zeeman
Amsterdam Harbor Scene, c. 1654/1655

Arnaut Guardhouse in Cairo, 1868. 1868. Creator: Paul Adolphe Rajon
Arnaut Guardhouse in Cairo, 1868

Guarding a bridge over the Potomac, American Civil War, c1861 (c1880). A print from Cassells History of the United States, by Edmund Ollier, Volume III, Cassell Petter and Galpin, London, c1880

Interior of a Russian guardhouse, Crimean War, 1855. An engraving from the Cassells Illustrated Family Paper, (London, 1855)

Guards, Amsterdam, 1898. Artist: James Batkin
Guards, Amsterdam, 1898. Illustration from a book of photographs taken in Holland and Belgium by James Batkin, (1898)

Guardhouse 1630 / 40 oil oak wood 28 x 24 cm monogrammed
Guardhouse, around 1630/40, oil on oak wood, 28 x 24 cm, monogrammed on the piece of paper bottom left: JR [ligated] (original?), Jan Olis, (Kopie nach (?) / copy after ()

Guardhouse 1640 / 50 David Teniers Younger Flemish
The Guardhouse, 1640/50, David Teniers, the Younger, Flemish, 1610-1690, Flanders, Oil on canvas, 72.6 × 55.4 cm (28 9/16 × 21 13/16 in.)

No 70 Amerapoora Guardhouse Ooh-nein Gate Capt
No. 70. Amerapoora. Guardhouse, at the Ooh-nein Gate; Capt. Linnaeus Tripe (English, 1822 - 1902); Calcutta, India; 1855; Salted paper print from a waxed paper negative; 25.8 × 34.1 cm (10 3)

Guardhouse Troyes 1901 Gustave Leheutre French
The Guardhouse, Troyes, 1901. Gustave Leheutre (French, 1861-1932). Etching and drypoint

Crimean War, Russian guardhouse
Crimean War -- a Russian guardhouse, with soldiers. 1855

Amsterdam Harbour with the guardhouse, The Netherlands, Reinier Nooms, 1652 - 1654

High building on the waterfront, Anthonie Waterloo, 1630 - 1663

Alphonse Legros, Guardhouse (La maison du garde), French, 1837-1911, drypoint

Havana, Cuba - The tiny Guard House Date: 1947

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"The Guardhouse: A Glimpse into the Sentinels of Time" From the lifequard house on the beach, where watchful eyes scan the horizon for any signs of danger, to "The Guardhouse" depicted in a captivating oil painting from 1640-50, these structures have stood as symbols of protection and security throughout history. In Virginia's Arlington Ridge Road, a blockhouse near Fort Haggerty stands tall, reminding us of its strategic importance during times of conflict. Meanwhile, in Buenos Aires' bustling market square during the early 19th century, a guardhouse served as a hub for activity and order amidst the chaos. A poster advertising Harpers New Monthly Magazine from July 1895 showcases an intricately detailed guardhouse in vibrant colors. It captures our attention and transports us back to that era when such publications were eagerly anticipated by readers. During war's end in 1865 at Fort Moultrie in South Carolina, a poignant black-and-white photograph reveals soldiers gathered outside the sally-port guardhouse. Their weary faces reflect both relief and uncertainty after enduring years of conflict. An engraving titled "The Illness of the German Emperor" depicts concerned citizens reading bulletins outside Charlottenburg's guardhouse. This scene reminds us that even those entrusted with protecting others need support during challenging times. Alphonse Legros' artwork titled "Guardhouse (La maison du garde)" invites us to appreciate not only their utilitarian purpose but also their architectural beauty. The intricate details showcase how these structures blend seamlessly with their surroundings while serving essential functions. Reinier Zeeman's Amsterdam Harbor Scene transports us to another time entirely - c. 1654/1655 - where we catch glimpses of ships sailing past a sturdy guardhouse standing proudly along the waterfront. Its presence ensures safe passage through treacherous waters. Paul Adolphe Rajon's portrayal captures an Arnaut Guardhouse in Cairo during 1868.