Insurgency Collection

Nikolakis Mitropoulos. From Voyage a Athenes et a Constantinople, 1825. Artist: Dupre, Louis (1789-1837)
Nikolakis Mitropoulos. From Voyage a Athenes et a Constantinople, 1825. Private Collection

Markos Botsaris, 1874. Creator: Gerome, Jean-Leon (1824-1904)
Markos Botsaris, 1874. Private Collection

Boat with Greek Fugitives, 1834. Creator: Hayez, Francesco (1791-1882)
Boat with Greek Fugitives, 1834. Private Collection

Markos Botsaris at the Battle of Karpenisi, on the night of August 8, 1823, 1852. Found in the collection of Muzeum Narodowe, Warsaw

Greek Warrior, 1861. Artist: Haag, Carl (1820-1915)
Greek Warrior, 1861. Found in the collection of the Benaki Museum, Athens

The War in the Herzegovina: Bashi-Bazouks leaving Baynaluka for Swina... 1876. Creator: Unknown
The War in the Herzegovina: Bashi-Bazouks leaving Baynaluka [Banja Luka] for Swina, from a sketch by one of our special artists, 1876

Libyan rebels manning a checkpoint near the front line are seen through a bullet-pocked windshield outside the village of Tiji in western Libya, July 31, 2011

A member of Afghan security force inspects at the site of a suicide attack in Kabul, May 4, 2015. A suicide bomber attacked a bus in Kabul on Monday that was carrying employees from Afghanistans

Vietnam - Successful Insurgency - Central Highlands
Vietnamese Patriotic Poster - Successful insurgency liberates the Central Highland Region. Date: circa mid-1970s

Monseigneur Affre (1793-1848) 25th June 1848 (coloured engraving)
XIR241510 Monseigneur Affre (1793-1848) 25th June 1848 (coloured engraving) by French School, (19th century); Bibliotheque Nationale, Paris, France

Archbishop Affre on the Barricades, 1848 (oil on canvas)
XIR177295 Archbishop Affre on the Barricades, 1848 (oil on canvas) by Felon, Joseph (1818-96); Musee de la Ville de Paris, Musee Carnavalet, Paris

The Death of Monseigneur Affre (1793-1848) 25th June 1848 (coloured engraving)
XIR241509 The Death of Monseigneur Affre (1793-1848) 25th June 1848 (coloured engraving) by French School, (19th century); Bibliotheque Nationale, Paris, France

Pacification of the Vendee by General Hoche (1768-97) 20th April 1795 (coloured engraving)
XIR245141 Pacification of the Vendee by General Hoche (1768-97) 20th April 1795 (coloured engraving) by French School, (18th century); Musee de la Ville de Paris, Musee Carnavalet, Paris

The Sicilian Conspirators (engraving)
1096253 The Sicilian Conspirators (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Sicilian Conspirators)

A woman warrior in Cuba (colour litho)
2779233 A woman warrior in Cuba (colour litho) by French School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: A woman warrior in Cuba)

The Spanish-American War: Cuban rebels (colour litho)
2818883 The Spanish-American War: Cuban rebels (colour litho) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Spanish-American War: Cuban rebels. La guerre Hispano-Americaine)

The Cannons of Montmartre during the Paris Commune, 1871 (b / w photo)
CHT163874 The Cannons of Montmartre during the Paris Commune, 1871 (b/w photo) by French Photographer, (19th century); Bibliotheque Historique de la Ville de Paris, Paris

Pacification of the Vendee by General Hoche (1768-97) 20th April 1795 (colour engraving)
CHT184933 Pacification of the Vendee by General Hoche (1768-97) 20th April 1795 (colour engraving) by Girardet, (18th century) (after); Bibliotheque Nationale, Paris

Fortifications at Cap-Haitien by Insurgents
Fortifications at the port city of Cap-Haitien, by the occupying insurgents for defence of the town. Several men guard the cannons set up at the top of the wall

Haitian Insurrection
Insurrection at Haiti, an insurgent camp at the suburb market of the town of Cap-Haitien during the various political struggles that occurred in Haiti at the time

Kasgeewhala, the Usurper of Gwalior (engraving)
1101148 Kasgeewhala, the Usurper of Gwalior (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Kasgeewhala, the Usurper of Gwalior)

Polish Insurgents, 1831 (colour litho)
CHT173048 Polish Insurgents, 1831 (colour litho) by Polish School, (19th century); Bibliotheque des Arts Decoratifs, Paris, France; eArchives Charmet; Polish, out of copyright

Four playing cards commemorating the heros of July 1830, 1831 (coloured engraving)
XIR223833 Four playing cards commemorating the heros of July 1830, 1831 (coloured engraving) by French School, (19th century); Musee de la Ville de Paris, Musee Carnavalet, Paris

1848 Revolution, France
6317640 1848 Revolution, France by David, Jules (1808-92) (after); (add.info.: The 1848 Revolution, or February Revolution, France)

Map of the Vendee depicting the area of the Vendean Revolt (1793-96) in March 1793, c
CHT184935 Map of the Vendee depicting the area of the Vendean Revolt (1793-96) in March 1793, c.1815 (colour engraving) by Colliu, F

Soldiers of the Vendee at the time of the French Revolution, c. 1845 (colour litho)
CHT184934 Soldiers of the Vendee at the time of the French Revolution, c.1845 (colour litho) by Charpentier, (fl.1845); Bibliotheque des Arts Decoratifs, Paris

Views of the Tuileries Palace and the Hotel de Ville before and after the fires of 1871
XIR175012 Views of the Tuileries Palace and the Hotel de Ville before and after the fires of 1871 (coloured engraving) by Coindre, Victor (fl.1870) (after); Musee d Art et d Histoire, Saint-Denis

Abd-el-Krim (1882-1963) with the journalist Luis Oteyza in August 1922, organized the Rif uprising against Spain and France

The April Uprising 1878. Negotiations at the headquarters of the insurgents, 1878. Artist: Anonymous
The April Uprising 1878. Negotiations at the headquarters of the insurgents, 1878. From a private collection

Greek Women Imploring at the Virgin of Assistance, 1826. Artist: Scheffer, Ary (1795-1858)
Greek Women Imploring at the Virgin of Assistance, 1826. Found in the collection of the National Museum of Western Art, Tokyo

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General Juan Rius Rivera, insurgent leader in the Pinar del Rio, Cuba, 1896. Hand-colored halftone reproduction of a 19th-century photograph

US soldiers in the Philippines after the Spanish-American War, 1899
Water-buffalo dragging guns of the US Armys Utah battery into position against Filipino insurgents, 1899. Hand-colored halftone reproduction of a 19th-century photograph

Colonial battle in French Indo-China, 1800s
French forces capture Langson in Indo-China (Vietnam), 1885. Hand-colored woodcut of a 19th-century illustration

The 1848 Revolution, or February Revolution, France. Revolutionaries besiege the Chateau d eau in the Place du Palais-Royal. After a contemporary print by Jules David

The Battle of Drumclog, 1st June 1679, from The Scots Worthies According to
KW378975 The Battle of Drumclog, 1st June 1679, from The Scots Worthies According to Howies Second Edition, 1781, by John Howie (1735-93) published 1879 (litho) by English School

Sir William Wallace, from Crabbs Historical Dictionary, published 1825
KW324031 Sir William Wallace, from Crabbs Historical Dictionary, published 1825 (litho) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Trellis pavilion with niche, Cornelis Danckerts II, Reinier Ottens I, Reinier Ottens II, 1726-1750

Half trellis pavilion with details, Cornelis Danckerts II, Reinier Ottens I, Reinier Ottens II, 1726-1750

Revolution of Theriso - The insurgents at Malaxa
In 1898, the Great Powers declared Crete as an independent Cretan State, under the rule of the Sultan. Yet, the administration of commander Prince George irritated the Cretans

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Wounded men carried from a fight with insurgents at Fish Creek during the Riel Rebellion in Canada, 1885. Hand-colored woodcut of a 19th-century illustration

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"Unyielding Spirits: A Glimpse into the World of Insurgency" Step back in time and witness the indomitable spirit through captivating artworks. From the heroic struggles of Markos Botsaris to the plight of Greek fugitives, these masterpieces depict moments that shaped history. In Gerome's creation, "Markos Botsaris, " we are transported to 1874 as we witness the fearless leader's determination etched on his face. His unwavering resolve symbolizes the resilience found within insurgent movements throughout time. Francesco Hayez's "Boat with Greek Fugitives" takes us back to 1834, where desperate individuals seek refuge from oppression. Their journey reflects both their vulnerability and their unwavering desire for freedom. Louis Dupre's artwork portrays Nikolakis Mitropoulos during a voyage to Athens and Constantinople in 1825. The intensity in his eyes hints at the turbulent times he faced as an insurgent fighting for independence. Franciszek Tomasz Tepa captures Markos Botsaris at the Battle of Karpenisi, showcasing a pivotal moment on August 8th, 1823. The darkness enveloping him mirrors both danger and determination amidst conflict. Carl Haag's "Greek Warrior" transports us to 1861 when Greece fought for its sovereignty against external forces. This depiction reminds us that insurgency is not limited by time but remains a constant struggle for justice. Moving beyond Greece, we delve into Vietnam - Successful Insurgency - Central Highlands; this photograph encapsulates triumph over adversity as Vietnamese insurgents stand tall against foreign occupation. Libyan rebels manning a checkpoint near the front line reveal their courage amid chaos through bullet-pocked surroundings. These brave souls embody modern-day insurgency and its ongoing fight for liberation. The aftermath of a suicide attack in Kabul confronts us with Afghan security forces inspecting devastation caused by insurgent actions.