Wounded Collection

Death of Henry Percy (Harry Hotspur) at the Battle of Shrewsbury, 21 July 1403, (c1860). Together with his uncle, Thomas Percy

The Order of Release, 1746, 1852-1853. Artist: John Everett Millais
The Order of Release, 1746, 1852-1853. A barefoot Scottish woman with child in arms brings the official document releasing her wounded husband from prison after the failure of the Second Jacobite

The seizure of Lord Edward Fitzgerald, 1798 (engraving)
3103684 The seizure of Lord Edward Fitzgerald, 1798 (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The seizure of Lord Edward Fitzgerald, 1798)

Good-bye, Old Man. By Fortunio Matania. 1922
Illustration by Fortunio Matania showing a soldier saying a last goodbye to his faithful horse

Badges of Scottish Regiments - World War One - Remember our Gallant Wounded Overseas and at the Dardanelles. Date: circa 1917

Death of Nelson (West)
Horatio Nelson is fatally wounded at the Battle of Trafalgar

The Lady With The Lamp Florence Nightingale
A colour illustration from the 1890s depicting Florence Nightingale, English nurse and hospital reformer (1820-1910) at the barracks hospital, Scutari, in 1854 during the Crimean War

WW1 silhouettes, wounded soldiers and medical care
Silhouettes of wounded soldiers and medical care during the First World War. From the top: stretcher bearers, a field ambulance, the casualty clearing station, a train taking men off to the base

Captain Noel Godfrey Chavasse, VC
Captain Noel G. Chavasse was Medical Officer to the 1/ 10th Battalion of the Kings Liverpool Regiment during the First World War

Admiral Nelson and Captain Hardy during Trafalgar
During the Battle of Trafalgar on 21 October 1805, it was shortly before Nelson was mortally wounded that a shot struck the fore brace bits on the quarter deck and passed between Nelson and Hardy

Les Saltimbanques, 1874 (oil on canvas)
EDI187971 Les Saltimbanques, 1874 (oil on canvas) by Dore, Gustave (1832-83); Private Collection; French, out of copyright

Charge of the French Cuirassiers at Waterloo, 1874, (c1915). Artist: Felix Henri Emmanuel Philippoteaux
Charge of the French Cuirassiers at Waterloo, 1874, (c1915). Held by the Victoria and Albert Museum, London. From International Art: Past and Present by Alfred Yockney

At an Advanced Dressing Station on the Western Front, Matania
A horse-drawn Red Cross ambulance wagon arriving at an advanced dressing station behind the front lines on the Western Front

The Gordon Highlanders. How Piper Findlater won the V. C. at Dargai, 1897, (1939)
The Gordon Highlanders. How Piper Findlater won the V.C. at Dargai, 1897, (1939). The Storming of the Dargai Heights by the 1st Gordon Highlanders and the Gurkhas, 1897

The Sortie Made by the Garrison of Gibraltar, 1789. Creator: John Trumbull
The Sortie Made by the Garrison of Gibraltar, 1789

Greek vase painting of Achilles and Patroclus. Artist: Sosias
A Greek vase painting of Achilles and Patroclus, where Achilles is binding the wounds of Patroclus. Currently in the Berlin Greek and Roman Museum

Battle of Bull Run, US Civil War
General Stonewall Jackson leading Confederates at the battle of Bull Run, 1861. Printed 19th-century color lithograph reproduction of an illustration

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Confederate charge up Little Round Top, held by the 20th Maine Regiment, Battle of Gettysburg, 1863. Hand-colored halftone of a 19th century illustration

Battle of Munfordville, Kentucky, Civil War
Confederates charging Union fortifications at Munfordville, Kentucky, 1862. Hand-colored woodcut of a 19th-century illustration

Captain Charles Upham
Portrait of double VC winner, Captain Charles Upham (). Born in New Zealand, Upham was a sheep farmer who distinguished himself during World War Two on two occasions

The Death of Cato of Utica (95-46 BC) 1797 (oil on canvas) (b / w photo)
XIR215459 The Death of Cato of Utica (95-46 BC) 1797 (oil on canvas) (b/w photo) by Guerin, Baron Pierre-Narcisse (1774-1833); 113x145 cm; Ecole Nationale Superieure des Beaux-Arts, Paris

Silence sign outside Charing Cross Hospital
A Quiet for the Wounded sign for traffic hanging outside Charing Cross Hospital in London during World War I

COMRADE IN WHITE
The Comrade in White - also known as Jesus - comforts a wounded soldier as he is assisted by a Red Cross officer 1915

The Battle of Ballinahinch, 13th June 1798, c. 1798 (oil on canvas)
TPG251597 The Battle of Ballinahinch, 13th June 1798, c.1798 (oil on canvas) by Robinson, Thomas (bef.1770-1810); Private Collection; (add.info)

View of the north front of Guys Hospital, Southwark
GHL189157 View of the north front of Guys Hospital, Southwark, showing a man being stretchered through the front gates, c.1800 (coloured engraving) by English School

No. 1 War Hospital, Reading, Berkshire
Rear view of the entrance to the No. 1 War Hospital, Reading, Berkshire - the First World War deployment of Reading Union Workhouse. Several uniformed soldiers can be seen, one on crutches

Wounded Saved by Dog
A wounded French soldier at the battle of the Marne is saved when the regimental dogs bark brings ambulance men to where he is lying

Soldiers Relaxing Ww1
Sikh and English soldiers in the British army enjoy a relaxed time chatting and playing a game of cards

Wellington reorganizes his defence - Battle of Waterloo
7pm - June 18, 1815. The Duke of Wellington reorganizes his central defence after the loss of La Haye Sainte. At the same time, The Prussians once again regain control of Plancenoit

HAROLD ARROW IN EYE
BATTLE OF HASTINGS Harold is fatally wounded by an arrow through his eye; William's army is ranged opposite him. Date: 14 October 1066

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A red cross working dog during WWI
A wounded German soldier is found by a Red Cross dog. Date: 1915

German poster campaign for injured soldiers
German poster to raise funds for war wounded soldiers, showing a soldier with a crutch in his left hand and tools in his right

Ambrose Dudley Warwick
AMBROSE DUDLEY, earl of WARWICK - soldier and statesman, fatally wounded fighting the French : with his autograph

Youthful Intrepidity: Young Nelsons Attack and Chase after a Polar Bear when with
COB82097 Youthful Intrepidity: Young Nelsons Attack and Chase after a Polar Bear when with Capt. Lutwidge on his voyage of discovery towards the North Pole from Edward Ormes Graphic History of

Le Coup de Lance, 1620. Artist: Peter Paul Rubens
Le Coup de Lance, 1620. At the Crucifixion the soldier pierces Christs side to make sure he is dead. At bottom right, the Virgin Mary and St John the Apostle turn aside in despair

Ride of the Valkyries. Artist: Delitz
Ride of the Valkyries. Scene from Richard Wagners (1813-1883) opera The Valkyrie, showing Brunhilde bearing a wounded warrior to Valhalla

Lady and soldier on Flag Day, Lemon Street, Truro, Cornwall. 18th October 1916
Collecting day for " Our Lady". The soldier is a sergeant in the 14th (County of London) Battalion, London Scottish Regiment

Blitz in London -- AFS personnel receiving treatment, WW2
With the Blitz still at its height, Londons firefighters and fire support crews are removed to local hospitals for emergency treatment after receiving injuries fighting the fires started by enemy

Confederate soldiers in action, Battle of Chickamauga
Braggs Confederates firing from the woods at Chickamauga, Georgia, 1863. Hand-colored woodcut of a 19th-century illustration

Confederates holding ground in a Civil War battle
Confederate soldiers on the line of battle with fate against them. Hand-colored engraving from a painting by Gilbert Gaul

The London Territorials at Pozieres during the Battle of the Somme, 1916 (print)
3793998 The London Territorials at Pozieres during the Battle of the Somme, 1916 (print) by Wollen, William Barnes (1857-1936) (after); (add.info)

The Intercession of Christ and the Virgin, before 1402. Creator: Lorenzo Monaco
The Intercession of Christ and the Virgin, before 1402. Christ and the Virgin pray to God on behalf of a prominent Florentine family

Battle of Waterloo, 18 June 1815 (1888). Artist: John Atkinson II
Battle of Waterloo, 18 June 1815 (1888). The Duke of Wellington (1769-1852), British Commander, with his staff, doffing his hat to another officer as the battle rages around them

JOHNSON: DRUMMER BOY, c1870. The Wounded Drummer Boy. Oil on canvas by Eastman Johnson, c1870

JOHN L. BURNS (1793-1872). Veteran of the War of 1812 and the American Civil War, wounded at the Battle of Gettysburg at the age of 70. Photograph by Timothy O Sullivan, 1863

A Good Samaritan - Indian Soldier - WWI
A Good Samaritan - Colonial Indian Soldier from Delhi aids a wounded French trooper - WWI. He leads him to the safety of the Allied lines on the back of a Donkey Date: circa 1917

The Death of General Stonewall Jackson
General Thomas Jonathan Jackson, born in Clarksburg, Harrison County, Va. Jany. 21st 1824. Wounded in both arms at Chancellorsville

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In the midst of chaos and conflict, the word "wounded" carries a weight that transcends time. From the poignant illustration of "Good-bye, Old Man" by Fortunio Matania in 1922 to the haunting images of World War One soldiers adorned with their regiment badges, we are reminded of the sacrifices made on the battlefield. The death of Nelson at West signifies not only a loss for his crew but also a symbol of bravery and honor. Silhouettes etched against war's backdrop depict wounded soldiers receiving vital medical care during WW1, highlighting both resilience and compassion. The indomitable spirit embodied by Florence Nightingale, known as "The Lady With The Lamp, " shines through as she tended to wounded soldiers in their darkest hours. Piper Findlater's heroic act leading to winning the V. C. At Dargai in 1897 showcases unwavering courage amidst adversity. Captain Noel Godfrey Chavasse's remarkable valor earns him recognition with the VC medal—a testament to selflessness and heroism beyond measure. Admiral Nelson and Captain Hardy's bond during Trafalgar exemplifies loyalty even amid dire circumstances. Greek vase painting immortalizes Achilles and Patroclus' deep connection—reminding us that even warriors can be vulnerable when faced with wounds inflicted by both physical battles and matters of the heart. Matania captures an Advanced Dressing Station on Western Front—an image that encapsulates pain mingled with hope as injured soldiers receive critical aid from dedicated medical professionals donned in white—their comrades in healing. John Trumbull's depiction portrays Gibraltar garrison making a daring sortie in 1789—a reminder that wounds endured for noble causes echo throughout history—etched forever into our collective memory. "Wounded" evokes emotions ranging from sorrow to admiration; it is a stark reminder of sacrifice, resilience, bravery, compassion, camaraderie—and above all else—the enduring human spirit.