War Paint Collection

Warpaint by David Wright
An attractive woman wearing a fur stole that has slipped to reveal a shapely back, glances behind her as she applies her make up using a compact mirror. c.1950

Chief of the Blood Indians, War Chief of the Piekann Indians and a Koutani Indian
STC103863 Chief of the Blood Indians, War Chief of the Piekann Indians and a Koutani Indian, plate 46 from Volume 2 of Travels in the Interior of North America, engraved by J

An Australian Aboriginal in full war paint, after a work by J. Macfarlane, from a contemporary print, c. 1935; Artwork
An Australian Aboriginal in full war paint, after a work by J. Macfarlane, from a contemporary print, c.1935; Artwork

Britons, Caledonians, and Queen Boadicea, plate 4 from
STC105280 Britons, Caledonians, and Queen Boadicea, plate 4 from The History of the Nations (aquatint) by Italian School, (19th century); Private Collection; The Stapleton Collection; Italian

Massika, a Saki Indian, and Wakusasse, a Musquake Indian
STC103845 Massika, a Saki Indian, and Wakusasse, a Musquake Indian, plate 3 from Volume 2 of Travels in the Interior of North America, engraved by J

Bon son jee (New Fire) 1852 (pencil on paper)
NBY332269 Bon son jee (New Fire) 1852 (pencil on paper) by Catlin, George (1796-1872); Newberry Library, Chicago, Illinois

Iroquois Warrior, from Encyclopedie des Voyages, engraved by J
NYH188136 Iroquois Warrior, from Encyclopedie des Voyages, engraved by J. Laroque, 1796 (coloured engraving) by Grasset de Saint-Sauveur

Night Signals, (oil on canvas)
650905 Night Signals, (oil on canvas) by Couse, Eanger Irving (1866-1936); 61x73.5 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: Night Signals. Eanger Irving Couse (1866-1936). Oil on canvas

Broken Arm, 1831 (oil on canvas)
PNP245316 Broken Arm, 1831 (oil on canvas) by Catlin, George (1796-1872); Private Collection; Peter Newark American Pictures; American, out of copyright

The Particular Service Squadron in Bantry Bay (engraving)
1040972 The Particular Service Squadron in Bantry Bay (engraving) by Villiers, Frederic (1851-1922) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Particular Service Squadron in Bantry Bay)

"Invisible Grey"as a War Paint (engraving)
1044364 " Invisible Grey" as a War Paint (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: " Invisible Grey" as a War Paint)

The Chiefs of Florida on their Way to War, c. 1820 (coloured engraving)
CHT109097 The Chiefs of Florida on their Way to War, c.1820 (coloured engraving) by Gallina, Gallo (1796-1874); Bibliotheque des Arts Decoratifs, Paris

Iroquois Setting Out on an Expedition, engraved by J. Laroque (coloured engraving)
NYH188598 Iroquois Setting Out on an Expedition, engraved by J. Laroque (coloured engraving) by Grasset de Saint-Sauveur, Jacques (1757-1810) (after); Collection of the New-York Historical Society

Portrait of an Apache Chief from the Rio Colorado region in California
CHT174194 Portrait of an Apache Chief from the Rio Colorado region in California, plate 22 from a series of Costumes Mexicains, c.1825 (colour litho) by French School

Liberation of Europe, Airborne troops who made the first landings. Paratroops putting on their war paint before emplaning. 7th June 1944

War Dance, illustration from The Albert N yanza Great Basin of the Nile
XZL150404 War Dance, illustration from The Albert N yanza Great Basin of the Nile by Sir Samuel Baker, 1866 (w/c on paper) by Baker, Samuel (1821-93); Private Collection; English, out of copyright

Lusitania Painted Grey
The Lusitania is painted war- grey early in the war on its trip back from New York in 1914, a disguise which does not save it from being torpedoed on 7 May 1915

Racial / Sac-Fox Son / 20C
Son of Kee-o-Kuk, Chief of the Sacs & Foxes, wearing warpaint on his face

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"War Paint: A Glimpse into the Warrior's Soul" Step into a world where bravery and honor are etched onto faces, as depicted in David Wright's masterpiece "Warpaint. " This collection of captivating images unveils the fierce spirit of warriors from different cultures and eras. In Chief of the Blood Indians, War Chief of the Piekann Indians, and a Koutani Indian, we witness the indomitable strength that courses through their veins. These leaders proudly display their intricate war paint, symbolizing their readiness to defend their people with unwavering determination. Traveling back in time, Britons, Caledonians, and Queen Boadicea take center stage in plate 4 from 'Encyclopedie des Voyages. ' Their faces adorned with vibrant pigments reveal not only a desire for victory but also an unyielding love for their land. Massika, a Saki Indian, and Wakusasse, a Musquake Indian transport us to another realm. Through Bon son jee (New Fire) 1852's pencil strokes on paper; we glimpse at these warriors' connection to nature. The colors they wear represent harmony with Mother Earth as they embark on quests known only to them. Iroquois Warrior emerges from Engraved by J. , showcasing an ancient civilization's battle prowess. With every stroke of his brush or chisel-like tool on canvas or engraving plate; he immortalizes tales of courage passed down through generations. Night Signals captures the mystique surrounding nocturnal warfare. Oil on canvas brings forth shadows dancing under moonlit skies as warriors communicate silently through symbols painted upon their skin—war paint serving as both camouflage and expression of intent. Broken Arm tells its own story—a tale etched forever within this oil painting created in 1831. It depicts resilience amidst adversity—an emblematic reminder that even scars can become badges of honor.