Warring Collection

Daily Mail War Map, WW1
A fold out war map issued by the Daily Mail in the early weeks of the First World War. The map offers statistics regarding the manpower strength of each of the warring nations

Deux meres ( Two Mothers ), 1888. Artist: Leon-Maxime Faivre
Deux meres ( Two Mothers ), 1888. From the Musee d Orsay, Paris

The Battle of San Romano, 1432 (c1435-1440). Artist: Paolo Uccello
The Battle of San Romano, 1432 (c1435-1440). The Battle of San Romano was fought between the armies of Siena and Florence

Hippos fighting, Hippopotamus amphibius, in Kruger National Park, Mpumalanga, South Africa

LARGE AERIAL DOGFIGHT
The skies over Europe are filled with warring aircraft; Spads battle with Fokker D.VIIs in a fight to the death Date: 1918

Giovanni Acuto in Florence in 1375, illustration from Croniche del Sercambi, c. 1400 (vellum)
GIA1152375 Giovanni Acuto in Florence in 1375, illustration from Croniche del Sercambi, c.1400 (vellum) by Italian School, (15th century); (add.info.: Sir John Hawkwood (born c)

The Tea-Tax Tempest, or the Anglo American Revolution, 1778 (litho)
NYL423092 The Tea-Tax Tempest, or the Anglo American Revolution, 1778 (litho) by American School, (18th century); New York Public Library

Battle of Castillon, 1453 (19th century). Artist: Charles Philippe Auguste Lariviere
Battle of Castillon, 1453 (19th century). A battle in the Hundred Years War in which the French and Breton army defeated the English under John Talbot, 1st Earl of Shrewsbury

The Legend of Saint Romuald, 16th century. From the Pushkin State Museum of Fine Arts, Moscow, Russia

Two Actors in a Play, 1700-1705. Torii School, Japan. From a private collection

Actors as Sumurai, 18th century. Artist: Shunsho
Actors as Sumurai, 18th century

A Village Bullfight, c1812-1814. Artist: Francisco Goya
A Village Bullfight, c1812-1814. From the Royal Academy of San Fernando, Madrid, Spain

Jacques-Louis David (1748-1825). French painter. Oath of the
Jacques-Louis David (1748-1825). French painter. Neoclassical. Oath of the Horatii, 1784. Oil on Canvas. Museum of Louvre. Paris. France

African warriors fighting
Combat between warring tribes: cannibals of the Amalemos people fight the Bechuanas in Africa. Date: 18th Century

James Buchanan welcoming native American Indians into the Wh
Illustration showing the President of the United States, James Buchanan, welcoming warring factions of American Indians into the White House, 1858

Neutral Switzerland sitting high above the warring world
Neutral Switzerland sitting high on a mountaintop above the clouds of war below. Date: circa 1910s

David Attacks Ammonites
Davids army goes into action against the Ammonites, just one of countless battles between the warring peoples of the Near East in biblical times Date: circa 1000 BC

Drawings Prints, Print, Anno 1690, Year 1690, numerous, warring, figures
Drawings and Prints, Print, Anno 1690 (the Year 1690), with numerous warring figures clambering on and hanging from the numbers, allusions to the Four Elements and the Four Continents, Artist

The Old Man and his Sons, illustration from Aesops Fables, 1666 (etching)
XJF618931 The Old Man and his Sons, illustration from Aesops Fables, 1666 (etching) by Barlow, Francis (1626-1702); Private Collection; (add.info)

Allegorical sculpture, the Belgian Revolution in 1830, Carel Christiaan Anthony Last, Desguerrois Co. 1831-1835

Knights in combat, Jacob Folkema, 1702 - 1767

Qin Shi Huangdi (259 BC - 210 BC), king of the Chinese State of Qin from 246 BC to 221 BC during the Warring States Period. Emperor of China 221 to 210 BC

Computer game. Conceptual computer artwork representing a computer game. Two robotic characters from the game are shown, with several buttons (red) from a panel used to control their movement

Serbian Refugees; First World War, 1916
Photograph showing Serbian refugees travelling along a track in the Balkans, during World War One, 1916. The original caption for this image suggested that these people were returning to their

Racial /s Africa / Botswana
A fight between warring tribes: cannibals of the Amalemos people fight people of the Bechuanas

Louis & Marie-Therese
Louis XIV weds Marie-Therese, daughter of Felipe IV of Spain, which hopefully will bring peace to these two warring nations

Robert D artois Trial
The trial of Robert III, comte d Artois, involving warring factions among the French nobility; after an unsuccessful rising, Robert fled to England

Newsreel in Balkans
Newsreel cameramen covering the Balkan Wars find themselves in the line of fire of the warring forces

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"Warring through the Ages: A Glimpse into Humanity's Endless Struggles" From ancient battles to modern conflicts, humanity has been plagued by the destructive nature of war. The Daily Mail War Map reminds us of the devastating impact of World War I, a global conflict that reshaped nations and claimed countless lives. Leon-Maxime Faivre's painting "Deux meres (Two Mothers)" captures the heart-wrenching anguish experienced by mothers during times of war, as they bid farewell to their sons who march off to battle. It serves as a poignant reminder of the human cost behind every military campaign. Paolo Uccello's masterpiece "The Battle of San Romano" transports us back to 15th-century Italy, where knights clashed in epic duels on horseback. This vivid portrayal showcases both the valor and brutality inherent in armed conflicts throughout history. Even animals are not immune to warring instincts, as depicted in scenes like hippos fighting for dominance. Nature itself becomes an arena for survival and territorial disputes. In more recent times, large aerial dogfights have become synonymous with warfare. These high-stakes battles between fighter planes demonstrate both technological prowess and human courage amidst chaos and danger. Jacques-Louis David's iconic painting "Oath of the Horatii" immortalizes loyalty and sacrifice during times of war. It symbolizes how individuals willingly put their lives on the line for a greater cause or ideal. King Arthur discovering skeletons in Alfred Tennyson's Idylls of the King highlights how even legendary figures confront grim reminders of past conflicts. History is littered with tales that serve as cautionary reminders about violence begetting violence. Giovanni Acuto leading troops in Florence illustrates medieval struggles for power and control over territories. Such illustrations from Croniche del Sercambi remind us that wars were fought not only on grand scales but also within city walls themselves.